Deputy City Marshal - Part-Time

City of McKinney•Tx 75069, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Deputy City Marshal performs a wide variety of law enforcement activities under general supervision, including public service, dispute resolution, warrant apprehension, prisoner transport, parking enforcement, and court security. The work is skilled and service-oriented, involves potential exposure to life-threatening circumstances, and requires independent judgment in accordance with state statutes and department policies and procedures. The position carries out law enforcement and municipal court duties, including serving warrants and court documents, making arrests, transporting prisoners, enforcing traffic and parking laws, supporting courtroom security, and maintaining records and reports. Duties may also include security screening at the Municipal Court building or providing security for the First Division of the Texas Business Court, depending on assignment. The role requires effective communication with the public, colleagues, court personnel, and other agencies; the ability to qualify with an agency-issued firearm; and compliance with applicable TCOLE and City requirements. This is a part-time position with rotating weekend prisoner transports. The work may involve outdoor weather conditions, physically demanding tasks, and exposure to potentially hazardous situations. The City of McKinney describes its workplace as guided by Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE), with an emphasis on teamwork, learning, and a positive work culture.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least two years of previous experience as a peace officer, such as a police officer, warrant officer, or marshal.
Basic Peace Officer Certificate from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
Valid Texas Class C driver’s license and ability to meet the City’s driving standards.
Must be a U.S. citizen at the time of application and at least 21 years old at the time of application.
Must pass a drug screen, background check, psychological exam, and polygraph examination.
Vision must be correctable to 20/20 with normal color vision, and the applicant must pass a hearing test.
Must complete the McKinney Marshals Office in-house Field Training program within six months of employment and successfully complete the City of McKinney Marshals Office hiring process.
Ability to work weekends on a rotating on-call basis for prisoner transport.
Ability to comply with applicable TCOLE and City of McKinney qualifications.
Knowledge of City, state, and federal laws, ordinances, policies, and standard operating procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively, plan and organize work, analyze information, interpret instructions, exercise independent judgment, and provide guidance on procedures and standards.
Ability to speak publicly about municipal court protocol and to operate equipment, machinery, tools, a police vehicle, office machinery, and a computer.
Ability to perform coordinated movements, including using a firearm and handcuffs, and to meet the physical and sensory demands described in the posting.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend legal and non-legal documents in English.

Nice To Haves

Some college education is preferred.

Responsibilities

Comply with City policies and procedures and adhere to assigned work schedules.
Drive to assigned locations and provide assistance and service to the public.
Exercise independent judgment in determining reasonable suspicion, probable cause, and the appropriate use of force.
Perform law enforcement duties, including preventing and discovering crimes, checking suspicious people or locations, issuing citations, pursuing and apprehending suspects, serving warrants and legal documents, and transporting individuals.
Enforce state and local traffic laws and municipal parking ordinances; conduct vehicle registration and equipment compliance checks.
Provide traffic and crowd control, police protection, security escorts, and emergency assistance, including rescue functions and emergency medical aid when directed.
Prepare reports, citations, affidavits, warrants, and related documents; maintain records and conduct warrant research and dispositions.
Attend in-service training and maintain current knowledge of laws, enforcement methods, and law enforcement developments.
Serve as a courtroom bailiff, coordinate courtroom safety and security, prepare the courtroom for sessions, and communicate municipal court protocol to attendees.
Conduct weekend prisoner transports on a rotating schedule, transport prisoners from other jurisdictions, verify prisoner status and time-served requests, and authorize prisoner releases when appropriate.
Submit files to judges and prosecutors, contact other agencies regarding arrested subjects, research information for the city prosecutor, serve court summonses and subpoenas, and file charges as requested.
Comply with TLETS reporting requirements and maintain system integrity and records required by TCOLE.
Qualify with and safely use an agency-issued firearm and other approved weapons, and use appropriate techniques to restrain individuals and search people, vehicles, and buildings.
Pick up documents and tickets from the Police Department and transport court deposits to Finance.
Patrol the Downtown area for parking and safety violations, issue parking citations, educate the public about parking regulations, collect evidence, and testify in Municipal Court about parking cases.
If assigned to the Security Screening Station, screen visitors using metal detection and x-ray equipment; monitor cameras, alarms, and secured-area access; evaluate security procedures; assist defendants and the public; and maintain building security.
If assigned to the First Division of the Texas Business Court, maintain court security, provide security for the Judge and court staff at offsite hearings, build working relationships with court staff, liaise with the McKinney Marshals Office, and apply applicable Marshals Office policies and procedures.
Maintain relationships with personnel in other City departments and communicate effectively with supervisors, peers, employees, groups, and citizens.
Perform other duties as assigned or directed.