Deputy Marshal (PART-TIME)

City of Mesquite; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Mesquite is seeking a Deputy Marshal to provide law enforcement and protective services in the Municipal Court, safeguarding city employees and the public while enforcing applicable laws. During court sessions, the Deputy Marshal follows orders from the Presiding Judge and maintains order in the courtroom.

Responsibilities include operating security equipment, screening with metal detection and x-ray devices, and coordinating with the City Marshal.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 30 hours of college credit from an accredited college or university; or
• 2 years patrol/investigative experience as a full-time commissioned officer; or
• 2 years active military duty with honorable discharge.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security of Municipal Court building and courtroom.
• Operate security equipment and monitor cameras and alarms.
• Protect judges, attorneys, and staff; ensure courtroom safety.
• Enforce city, state, and federal laws and court policies.
• Prepare for and attend hearings, process warrants and subpoenas.
• Provide information and services to defendants and the public.

Skills

Court security procedures

Defensive tactics

Communication with public

Education

High School diploma or GED

30 hours college credit

2 years patrol/investigative experience

2 years active military duty

Tools

Texas Peace Officer Certificate

Texas Driver's License

Weapons proficiency

Job description

Salary: $26.56/hr. minimum

Provide law enforcement and protective services within the Municipal Court to protect City employees and the public, and foster general public compliance with City, State, and Federal laws. While Court is in session, the Deputy Marshal is subject to the orders of the Presiding Judge of the Court. Provide uniformed security for personnel, funds, and the facility. Perform other related work as required.

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SUPERVISION

• General supervision is provided by the City Marshal and Assistant City Marshal.

• Maintain security, integrity, and effectiveness of Municipal Court building and courtroom.
• Operate metal detection and x-ray devices to screen persons entering the Municipal Court building for possible possession of weapons; monitor security cameras, alarms, and access to secured areas.
• Unlock the courtroom before dockets and lock courtroom after dockets.
• Check in defendants, witnesses, and police officers; check-in and seat jurors for jury trials; escort defendants, witnesses, and public to assigned areas during trials.
• Capture audio trial recordings and security video.
• Ensure efficient operation and maintain order in the courtroom.
• Protect judges, prosecuting attorneys, and others from physical violence, to ensure courtroom safety and compliance with courtroom procedures.
• Communicate courteously and effectively with other City employees, officials, and the public, including persons of diverse backgrounds, without bias or prejudice, maintaining alertness, composure, helpful attitude and professionalism in all circumstances, including stress, verbal abuse, criticism, and/or other adverse conditions.
• Provide information, assistance, and related court services to defendants and the general public.
• Accept direction from supervisors and managers; keep supervisors informed of relevant activity.
• Work well with managers, co-workers, and others both internally and externally.
• Follow and evaluate security and operating procedures and make recommendations to supervisor.
• Enforce appropriate City Ordinances, State and Federal laws, and all Court Policies.
• Process and serve warrants, subpoenas and other legal process as ordered by the Municipal Court.
• Call defendants regarding outstanding warrants.
• Make arrests when necessary; arrest people with outstanding class C warrants at their residence or other locations; and coordinate the transfer of prisoners in other cities to the Mesquite jail and execute a bench warrant per Judge.
• Make photocopies of documents and other items for Court.
• Review and accept or reject potential photo enforcement violations.
• Prepare for and attend photo enforcement hearings.
• Monitor, operate, and maintain all security equipment.
• Operate the following tools and equipment: personal computer, copy machine, fax machine, telephone, shredder, audio/visual equipment, television, VCR, automobile, emergency radio, first aid equipment, firearms, baton, pepper spray, handcuffs, metal detectors, and other defense-related equipment.
• Lift, retrieve, carry and move boxes and other items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work flexible hours and on-call duty; arrive at work on time.
• Assign or provide information related to court security in a courteous and timely manner; report status of assigned areas of responsibility, and make recommendations for change.
• Monitor, evaluate, and make recommendations for improvements related to Court security.
• Maintain appropriate uniform (including all equipment e.g. bulletproof vest, gun belt, etc.) and acceptable personal hygiene.
• Attend training as required to maintain Texas Basic Certificate of Law Enforcement Officer Training and Marshall-related Texas Municipal Court training sessions.
• Display proficiency in officer survival and safety tactics; perform defensive and/or other hand-to-hand combat tactics; demonstrate competent weapons proficiency; apply handcuffs to unwilling subjects; disarm aggressive subjects; maintain an acceptable physical fitness level.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist individuals with mobility impairments as needed.
• Administer CPR/first aid in emergency medical situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• High School diploma or GED required
• Have successfully completed 30 hours of college credit from an accredited college or university; or
• Have completed a minimum of 2 years of patrol and/or investigative experience as a full-time commissioned police officer; or
• Have completed a minimum of 2 years active military duty with an honorable discharge.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

• Texas Driver's License without restriction except for eyeglasses ("A") required.
• Requires Master, Advanced or Intermediate Peace Officer Certificate issued by the State of Texas.
• Must be a U.S. citizen to be a sworn Texas officer.

EXPERIENCE

• Two (2) years of paid certified Peace Officer experience required.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Monday-Thursday 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Friday 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.