Deputy City Marshal I

Pay Range: $22.02 - $27.52/hr.

$2,000 Sign- On Incentive***

Job Posting Closing on: Thursday, May 2, 2024

Must be available to work varying shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities, and much more.

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of nearly 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

A Deputy City Marshal I job is available with the City of Fort Worth Municipal Court Marshal’s Division. The Deputy City Marshal I is a law enforcement officer position commissioned by Texas Commission On Law Enforcement (TCOLE). The primary duty of a Deputy City Marshal is to bring wanted parties before the Court. Deputy City Marshals are also responsible for operating security screening check points, serving as court bailiffs at Municipal Court locations, patrolling the waters of Lake Worth, and enforcing state and federal laws in accordance with division policy.

This position qualifies for the following incentives which is separate from the base pay:

Sign-On Incentive of: $2,000 ***50% paid after the completion of first pay period, 50% paid after the completion of 6 months of employment. ***

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED and no experience required.Valid driver’s license.Possession of an active Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Certification at the time of hire.Honorable discharge from all previous Law Enforcement Agencies.Must have less than 3 full-time certified peace officer positions in the previous 5 years.

Preferred Qualifications

Intermediate Texas Peace Officer’s license or higherCompleted minimum TCOLE training hours for the training cycle and continued educationMarine Safety Enforcement Officer CertificationFirearms proficiencies in pistol, shotgun, and rifle platformsCompleted procedural justice trainingBilingual

The Deputy City Marshall I Job Responsibilities Include

Operates security screening check points; searches and inspects persons and their property entering secure facilities for prohibited weapons, explosives, and other contraband.Serves as court bailiff in assigned courts and performs related duties; ensures the safety and security of the courtroom, jury, and trial participants at all times.Responds to emergencies and incidents in the Municipal Courts, City Hall Complex, and in/around Lake Worth.Transports prisoners to and from surrounding jurisdictions; ensures proper restraint of prisoners during transportation.Conducts traffic stops and investigations, enforces traffic laws and water or boating laws; issues citations as required.Detains, questions, and investigates persons suspected of violating court orders.Serves warrants and arrest persons named there in and testifies in court when required to do so.Completes and maintains accurate reports, inventories, and documents.

Physical Demand

Essential and marginal functions require maintaining physical condition necessary to function as a peace officer, sitting, walking and standing for prolonged periods of time; moderate or light lifting; operating motorized equipment and vehicles; the ability to discharge a firearm.

Working Conditions

Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A Misdemeanor Conviction, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions in the last 10 years, Class A Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication in the last 10 years, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and ALL Family Violence Convictions regardless of class.

Conditions of Employment

The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.

The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.