Deputy Marshal II

Pay Range:

$36.54/hr.

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

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

• 11 Paid Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Pension Plan
• Professional Development Opportunities

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 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 II job is available with the City of Fort Worth Municipal Court Marshal’s division. The Deputy City Marshal II is a law enforcement officer position commissioned by TCOLE. All candidates for this position must have a Basic TCOLE Peace Officer’s License. The primary responsibility of the Marshal’s Division is to bring wanted parties before the Court, but it is also tasked with providing bailiffs to the Court and patrolling Lake Worth.

The Fort Worth Marshal’s Division is a law enforcement agency that works alongside the Fort Worth Police Department to arrest wanted parties, enforce traffic laws, and respond to radio calls for service as needed.

Building Security – This section is responsible for maintaining the physical security of the Fort Worth City Hall, the Public Safety Building, and other facilities and parking areas. Deputy Marshals assigned to this section also work as bailiffs. As a Baliff, Deputy Marshals are responsible for maintaining the decorum of the Court and the safety of staff members and the public.

Warrant Section – This section brings wanted parties before the Court. Deputy Marshals assigned to this section work with the Fort Worth Police Department to arrest wanted parties, enforce traffic laws, and respond to radio calls for service as needed.

Lake Patrol – This section enforces maritime laws at Lake Worth and assists the Fort Worth Police Department by responding to calls for service. The primary goal of the Lake Patrol is to ensure a safe environment for the public on the lake and in the surrounding parks. The Lake Patrol is also responsible for search and rescue efforts and emergency response on the lake and surrounding waterways.

Bike Patrol – This section patrols the downtown city campus, including City Hall, the Public Safety Building, and the associated area. The Bike Patrol also works with the Fort Worth Police Department to maintain the peace in downtown Fort Worth.

• High school diploma/GED
• Two (2) years of experience in a law enforcement related field, or security of governmental buildings/structures, or applicable active duty military police experience
• Possession of a valid Texas driver's license
• Possession of a valid TCOLE Basic Peace Officer's license

• Intermediate Texas Peace Officer's License or higher
• Completed minimum TCOLE training hours for the training cycle and continuing education
• Marine Safety Enforcement Officer Certification
• Firearms proficiencies in pistol, shotgun, and rifle platforms
• Bilingual

• Operates security screening checkpoints; 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…