Deputy City Marshal

Job Description:

Deputy City Marshal

Description

Job Summary
Under direction from the Supervising City Marshal, this position serves warrants, subpoenas, and writs out of the Bryan Municipal Court and performs duties as bailiff during court sessions.
Essential Job Functions

• Serves arrest warrants, subpoenas, and various misdemeanor writs issued by the Municipal Court.
• Researches location of wanted persons utilizing various computers, associated software, directories, law enforcement agencies and business establishments.
• Prior to warrant execution, conducts a warrant check on each warrant to be served. Notifies defendants of active warrant(s) and advises to pay fines/fees in order to avoid arrest.
• Apprehends, arrests and maintains custody of offenders; safely and securely transports offenders to jail, court, medical facilities and any other designated locations.
• Prepares reports and processes all paperwork related to serving and clearing warrants.
• Collects fines and/or receives cash bonds.
• Serves as court bailiff and performs related duties as needed; Escorts defendants before judge in person or through video arraignment; Ensures the safety and security of the courtroom and trial participants at all times.
• Exercises independent judgment in determining when there is reasonable suspicion to detain, when probable cause exists to search and arrest wanted persons, and when and what degree of force should be used.
• Operates assigned patrol vehicles. Emergency and pursuit situations require speeds in excess of posted limits and require officers to exercise due care and caution.
• Demonstrates competent weapons proficiency per certification standards; Must be able to load, unload, aim, and fire assigned weapon from a variety of body positions and under conditions of stress.
• Carries, wears, and/or transport weapons, handcuffs, uniforms, and other equipment as appropriate to the assignment and in the manner prescribed by department policy/procedures.
• Communicates effectively and coherently over law enforcement radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Responds regularly and promptly to work.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED , plus some additional training or education in area of specialization equivalent to an Associate’s degree.
• Graduate of Texas Basic Law Enforcement Academy.
• Must have a minimum of four (4) years of experience as a Marshal, Warrant Officer or Patrol Officer with a Texas municipal court or police department, or equivalent.
• If applicable, discharge from military service must be under honorable conditions.
• Must possess good moral character, stable employment record and no history of any conduct which may affect suitability for law enforcement work.
• No felony or Class A misdemeanor convictions; no Class B misdemeanor convictions within the past (10) years.
• If applicable, military service discharge must be under honorable conditions as stipulated on DD-214 form.

Licenses, Certifications & Special Requirements

• Valid Texas driver’s license with a good driving record as measured by the City’s evaluation system.
• At minimum, must possess an active basic certification as a peace officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement ( TCOLE ).
• Must currently possess Court Security Specialist Certification from TCOLE , or have the ability to obtain the certification within one (1) year from date of hire.

Applicant Disqualifiers:

Criminal History

• Applicant has engaged in, received deferred adjudication or pre-trial diversion for, or has been convicted of: conduct that constitutes a Class A Misdemeanor under the Penal Code or equivalent under federal law, to include the Uniform Code of Military Justice, or a Class B Misdemeanor within the past 10 years, or any other conduct that may be unsuitable for employment.
• Applicant has engaged in, received deferred adjudication or pre-trial diversion for, or has been convicted of DWI / BWI / FWI / DUI within the past 5 years.

Tattoos/Brands/Body Art

• No tattoos/brands/body art will be permitted on the applicant’s head/face, neck, or hands, except for a single ring tattoo on one hand.
• Tattoos/brands/body art that could be deemed offensive, profane, or inappropriate by the department shall be covered.
• Tattoos/brands/body art that are discriminatory in nature, in any way, are prohibited.

Dental Appliances and Contact Lenses

• Elaborate, decorative, or non-functional dental appliances, special effect contact lenses, or contact lenses of a color unnatural to the human eye are prohibited. If the applicant is hired, he/she will not be permitted to wear or use it while on duty or otherwise representing the department.

Body Modifications

• Body modifications such as: tongue-splitting, trans-dermal implantation of an object, abnormal shaping of the ears, eyes, nose, or abnormal filing of the teeth visible in an authorized uniform or attire are prohibited.

Tunnels (large diameter ear piercing)

• Tunnels (large diameter ear piercing) larger than ½" in diameter are prohibited. Tunnels that exceed ½" must be repaired/corrected prior to the applicant’s final offer of employment.

Illicit Substance Use

• Applicant must not have consumed marijuana or any substance under Texas Health and Safety Code Penalty Group 2-A (i.e. K2, “Spice”, synthetic cannabinoids) within the last three (3) years.
• Applicant must not have engaged in unlawful consumption of paints, gases, or other abusable chemicals.
• Applicant must not have engaged in unlawful consumption of any Texas Health and Safety Code Penalty Groups 1 (i.e. opiates, heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine), 1-A (i.e. LSD , isomers), and 2 (i.e. Ecstasy, hashish) drugs.
• Applicant must not have engaged in unlawful consumption of any Texas Health and Safety Code Penalty Groups 3 (i.e. barbiturates) or 4 (i.e. Tylenol 3, prescription drug without prescription) drugs within the last ten (10) years.

Salary:

$32.75-$39.30/hour (depending on qualifications)