Sergeant City Marshal

City of Galveston; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Galveston is seeking a Code Enforcement Supervisor to lead the enforcement division within the City Marshal’s Office. This role includes supervising law enforcement personnel, ensuring compliance with laws, and actively participating in community engagement.

The ideal candidate will have a strong supervisory background in law enforcement and the ability to manage diverse situations with fairness and sound judgment. Interested applicants must possess a Texas Basic Peace Officer certification and have experience in maintaining community relations.

Qualifications

• At least two years of full-time experience in law enforcement.
• Two years of full-time supervisory experience in law enforcement.
• Basic Peace Officer certification issued by TCOLE required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise law enforcement and civilian personnel during the assigned shift.
• Train employees and manage work assignments.
• Conduct daily inspections of nuisances and code violations.
• Coordinate with law enforcement agencies on investigations.

Skills

Supervision

Conflict resolution

Community policing

Law enforcement best practices

Communication

Education

Associate Degree in Criminal Justice or Public Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

An island community rich in history and opportunity, Galveston is the ideal place to live, work and raise a family!

SUMMARY

Under general supervision of the City Marshal and/or Chief Deputy, the Code Enforcement Supervisor assigns, reviews, assists, and supervises the daily work and responsibilities of the code enforcement division within the City Marshal’s Office. Performs complex tasks relative to assigned responsibilities and daily departmental functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervise law enforcement and/or civilian personnel during the assigned shift and monitor shift activity to ensure actions are in accordance with procedures and applicable laws.
• Lead and train employees, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Plan, coordinate, prioritize, assign, supervise, review, and participate in the work of sworn and non‑sworn personnel on an assigned shift.
• Monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; participate in the development of policies and procedures; make recommendations for changes and improvements.
• Act as a liaison with other outside agencies, the public, and between management and subordinate personnel.
• Conduct daily inspections of nuisances, locate and inspect unsafe structures and fences in need of repair, research current ownership and verify violations for properties, and prepare cases not resulting in criminal charges for abatement.
• Maintain an awareness of projects requiring permits and investigate any other code violations.
• Co‑ordinate with other law enforcement agencies on investigations of crimes, disaster preparedness, training, information systems, and records management.
• Answer questions from the public concerning local, state, and federal laws, procedures, and department activities; participate in community meetings, including oral presentations.
• Investigate complaints concerning shift personnel.
• Provide liaison services with local, state, and federal officials and local neighborhood groups.
• Demonstrate courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; maintain confidentiality of work‑related issues and City information.
• Respond to emergencies as required to ensure the safety and well‑being of the general public.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• City organization, operations, policies, and procedures.
• Modern police administration principles, practices, and techniques.
• Law enforcement best practices and community policing within a multi‑ethnic community structure.
• Criminal laws, codes, ordinances, and court interpretations, including rights of citizens, apprehension, arrest, search and seizure, and rules of evidence.
• Land development regulations, city municipal codes, and applicable state and federal laws.
• Advanced management techniques for effective employee supervision.
• Diverse skills related to community policing, community relations, and advanced conflict resolution.
• Understanding and applying City policies and procedures, applicable federal and state regulations.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Skill in managing situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness, and sound judgment; building effective work teams and providing efficient customer service.
• Managing staff, delegating tasks and authority, and coaching to improve staff performance.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• At least two years of full‑time experience in law enforcement and two years of full‑time supervisory experience in law enforcement.
• Basic Peace Officer certification issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) required at time of hire.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION

• Licensed Texas Basic Peace Officer.
• Licensed Code Enforcement Officer (must be obtained within one year).
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments. May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 160 pounds.

COMPENSATION RANGE

DOQ

EEO STATEMENT

The City of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and will consider only the qualifications of the applicants. The City does not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or physical/mental disability in employment or provision services.