City Marshal - City Of DeSoto : Job Details

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• O- We take ownership of our collective performance
• V- We value and respect all employees
• E- We empower employees to grow

The purpose of the position is to serve court processes, arrest warrants, and other writs; provide building security; and serve as bailiff to the court. This is accomplished by reviewing processes and summons; delivering summons to prospective jurors; serving warrants; arresting violators; establishing court payment plans; and acting as security in the courtroom. Additional duties include answering questions from the public; delivering monies to banking institutions; educating the public; and preparing and maintaining reports.

• Completes the warrant process by reviewing documents; working with administration on processes; contacting defendants; arranging payment programs; completing forms; serving warrants; and filing documents.
• Processes warrants, summons, and citations by researching addresses and information; serving warrants; serving summons to prospective jurors; arresting prisoners and issuing citations; transporting prisoners; and completing booking processes.
• Serves as court bailiff by calling defendants to the court; screening entrants; reviewing rules with the public; assisting the judge with identity and insurance verifications; providing court security; assisting with court activities; and providing building security.
• Completes banking transactions by verifying monies received and transporting monies to banking institutions.
• Locates and makes contact with defendants with outstanding warrants.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Associate's Degree from an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Certified law enforcement officer duties for the most recent five years.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• TCOLE Certification.
• Valid Driver's License with good driving record.
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with City administration, other employees, and the general public.