Deputy Marshal - Part-Time

Position Summary

Responsible for providing security for the Municipal Court Building and other City Buildings, providing bailiff duties in the Courtroom, and serving warrants and process of the Municipal Court.

Target Hiring Range: Up to $30 per hour based on qualifications

Why Team Garland?

Have you been searching for a career that positively impacts the community? Do you want to join an organization that offers growth opportunities? If the answer is "Yes," then apply today!

The City of Garland has a culture of appreciation, development, and growth!

Garland offers professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, a generous pension plan, and a robust benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life insurance. To ensure a healthy work‑life balance, Garland offers vacation leave, paid holidays, sick leave, and more! The City Care Clinic provides high‑quality family healthcare services to employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits at no cost! Garland hosts an annual employee appreciation event and offers an Employee Wellness and Employee Assistance Program.

Benefits Summary

If you are ready to serve your community and join an organization that truly values its employees, apply today!

Salary
:
Depending on qualification and experience.

• Provide bailiff services at Courthouse.
• Transfer prisoners.
• Provide building security at various City Buildings.
• Process time serve letters issued by the Court.
• Enforce parking ordinances of the City.
• Prepare reports to track arrest of offenders for violations of law at Municipal Court and other City Buildings.
• Monitor and maintain Building security systems at Court, GP&L Building and City Hall.
• Assist City employees in safeguarding cash transactions.
• Communicate with citizens and lawyers interacting with the Court, GP&L and City Hall.
• Perform administrative functions under the direction of the City Marshal to ensure compliance with TCOLE Rules and state law.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Texas Intermediate Peace Officer Proficiency Certificate
• 4+ years experience as a full‑time Texas Peace Officer with no more than 180 day break in service

Education/

Experience:

• Some college course work
• 7+ years law enforcement experience from an agency that employed at least 50 sworn officers

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Texas Penal Code, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure and Code of Ordinances of the City of Garland
• Knowledge of the use of defensive weapons including firearms, police baton, OC spray and handcuffs
• Ability to communicate effectively with public and City staff
• Ability to develop and review reports for accuracy
• Ability to follow orders in a chain of command
• Ability to present a professional appearance and demeanor

• TCOLE Peace Officer License required
• Valid Class C Texas driver's license
• Texas Intermediate, Advanced, or Master Peace Officer certification required

The incumbent works as a law enforcement officer, must be able to safely use a firearm and other defensive weapons, and may be called upon to take enforcement action including arrest and detention of dangerous and uncooperative persons.