Salary: $24.02 - $33.64 HourlyLocation : New Braunfels, TXJob Type: Part Time RegularJob Number: 00580Department: MUNICIPAL COURTDivision: Municipal CourtOpening Date: 08/11/2023Closing Date: ContinuousJob SummaryUnder general supervision, maintains Court security and safety and serves warrants and summons as a licensed Peace Officer for the Court. PrimaryDuties and ResponsibilitiesPRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by employees in this classification; it is only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
- Provides security for Municipal Court, looking for unusual or suspicious activities and persons.
- Monitors all persons entering Court; screens visitors and operates metal detectors to detect concealed weapons and hazardous objects.
- Identifies dangerous and unstable persons and closely monitors their behavior in the Court facility.
- Serves as a courtroom security officer, protects courtroom staff and visitors, and escorts jurors; investigates issues as directed by Judge and responds to emergencies.
- Enforces governing state judicial and Federal laws, and enforces compliance with local regulations and ordinances, according to policies, procedures, and regulations as applicable.
- Prepares warrants; reviews court records and law enforcement databases to obtain and verify information on subjects wanted for Court appearances; research additional data sources; updates records and databases.
- Finds and contacts wanted subjects, conducts surveillance as required, serves summons and warrants, arrests law violators as authorized, transports and processes prisoners.
- Updates and maintains a variety of files, records, and other documents, and prepares reports as required.
- Assists and coordinates with other emergency services personnel, outside organizations and businesses, and Federal, state, and local law enforcement organizations.
- Maintains the integrity, professionalism, values, and goals of the Department by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed, and that accountability and public trust are preserved.
- Acts as a courier for judicial documents from and to Comal County facilities, the New Braunfels Police Department, and New Braunfels Municipal Court.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Education, Experience, Licenses and CertificationsEducation and Experience:High school diploma or GED equivalent; AND two (2) years experience as a licensed Peace Officer. Required Licenses or Certifications:
- Must be able to attain and maintain a Peace Officers License and Courtroom Security Specialist Certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement within fifteen (15) months of employment, and a valid Texas Driver's License.
Knowledge, Skills and Other RequirementsRequired Knowledge of:
- City, county, state, and Federal laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances.
- City policies and procedures.
- Texas criminal justice and court systems and the principles of criminal justice records management.
- Law enforcement methods, practices, and procedures.
- Basic criminal law on the apprehension, arrest, and custody of persons committing misdemeanors and felonies, including preservation and presentation of evidence.
- Basic criminal law on the rules of evidence, probable cause, use of force, and search and seizure.
- Investigative and interrogative procedures and research and protocols for observation of critical details.
- Geography, roads, and landmarks of the City and surrounding areas.
Required Skill in:
- Exercising controlled discretion in situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, and sound judgment.
- Recognizing suspicious behavior patterns, mediating difficult situations, and using effective arrest and control techniques.
- Interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
- Remaining alert at all times and reacting quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
- Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with City employees, other law enforcement and multi-jurisdictional agencies, and the general public.
- Care, maintenance, and safe operation of a variety of law enforcement tools and equipment.
- Operating a personal computer utilizing judicial and business software.
- Effective communication, both verbal and written.
The City of New Braunfels offers a cost effective comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees. Some of our benefits are also available to our part-time regular employees. To learn more about our compensation and benefits, please visit our page.01 Do you currently hold or have you held a TCOLE Peace Officer license?
02 What court or law enforcement software do you have experience with and to what degree? 03 Describe how you would explain a complicated process to a defendant to ensure understanding. Required Question