Court Security - Deputy Marshal - TE

City of Abilene•Abilene, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction of the Division Manager – City Marshal, to perform a variety of duties involved in performing law enforcement-related functions in facility security, transports, and arrests. This position exercises no supervision.

Requirements

Knowledge of law enforcement methods, practices, and pertinent laws.
Knowledge of office practices, methods, and computer equipment.
Knowledge of English language including spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to maintain order and safety in various situations.
Ability to operate office and police equipment, including computer equipment.
Ability to safely use and care for firearms.
Ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully, and with respect for others.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to maintain records and files; assemble and organize data and prepare logs.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to safely and effectively transport detainees or mental health clients.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
Ability to follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
Ability to perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.
A high school diploma or GED is required.
The completion of the approved Texas Basic Peace Officer Academy is required.
A Texas Basic Peace Officer License is required.
A valid Texas Driver’s License is required.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of two (2) years of prior law enforcement experience is preferred.
Some knowledge of security and court operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

Execute all lawful service, including arrest warrants, subpoenas, and mental health commitments.
Safely transport all prisoners, inmates, and mental health clients.
Exercise authority in preventing or defusing potentially violent situations involving court personnel, the mentally ill, and others.
Communicate with Abilene Police Department personnel, Taylor County Jail personnel, Legal Department staff, attorneys, and other court staff members, to obtain and disburse information necessary to court operations, transports, and arrests.
Enter, retrieve, and interpret all types of data.
Operate a City vehicle daily to various locations.
Perform fundamental tasks associated with service or process including telephone calls to defendants and others, verifying identifying information, addresses and other identifying documents, etc.
Attend all court sessions to assist the judge, record document dispositions, maintain order, and direct defendants, jurors, and witnesses.
Transporting documents, cash, or persons to and from the court office, jail, and the Taylor County Law Enforcement Center, or other facilities throughout the state.
Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned.