California Code, Government Code - GOV § 71300

As used in this article “marshal” or “constable” means the marshal or the constable and any deputy marshal or deputy constable actively employed in the performance of duties as deputy marshal or constable.  Other employees, such as clerks, bookkeepers, stenographers, or persons who may be appointed deputy marshal or constable but who do not perform the duties of such office, and persons holding honorary appointments as deputies but who receive no compensation and who do not regularly perform official duties are not included in this definition.