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Job Summary
Serves as the Dallas City Marshal and is responsible for the apprehension, arrest and detention of persons who commit criminal acts or may have outstanding City of Dallas warrants.
Job Description
Overview
The City Marshal serves as the Dallas City Marshal and is responsible for the apprehension, arrest, and detention of persons who commit criminal acts or may have outstanding City of Dallas warrants.
Essential Functions
1 Responsible for coordination, facilitation, and organization of law enforcement support to the Municipal Courts; directs and provides full oversight for the security and safety operations of the Marshal's Office and staff.
2 Oversees the operation of the City of Dallas Detention Center for persons detained for public intoxication and Class C warrants.
3 Recommends, develops, and implements new policies and procedures; evaluates and improves current work processes to enhance efficiency, increase customer service, reduce budgetary costs, increase productivity, reduce clerical errors, and increase safety.
4 Manages the warrant enforcement program to apprehend persons with outstanding City of Dallas warrants; manages and oversees prisoner transfers and management.
5 Maintains a cooperative environment with approximately 125 police agencies, other City departments, and the media to ensure effective operations of the Marshal’s Office.
6 Ensures the safety of prisoners and officers in the Marshal’s Office including monitoring the training of both Detention Officers and Deputy City Marshals, in addition to submitting necessary documentation to the State.
7 Is responsible for and oversees the budget for the City Marshal’s Office and ensures expenditures remain within limits and provides for monthly, quarterly, and annual reports reflecting departmental activity.
8 Directly or indirectly supervises all personnel in the City Marshal’s Office including hiring, deployment, training, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions to ensure effective personnel management.
9 Develops, implements and revises new and existing policies and procedures as well as interprets and implements local, state and federal laws and regulations.
10 Responsible for serving civil process documents, subpoenas, and summons issued by the Municipal Court, Civil Service Trial Board, City Manager’s Office, and City Attorney’s Office; performs all work of a Texas Peace Officer and enforces laws and standards.
11 Oversees the Internal Affairs function of the City Marshal’s Office by investigating complaints generated both internally and externally.
12 Manages Illegal Dump Team and environmental crimes staff; investigates, determines, and participates in the apprehension of chronic illegal dumpers.
13 Audits officers and staff regarding quality of work, documentation, and other legal processes; develops strategic plan for operations and division while providing risk analysis, budget oversight, and compliance monitoring.
14 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
1 Thorough knowledge of all operations for a large municipal city marshal’s office.
2 Knowledge of ordinances involved in enforcement activities.
3 Ability to supervise and manage a staff of Deputy City Marshals, detention officers and support personnel.
4 Knowledge of the laws related to apprehension, arrest and detention of persons.
5 Ability to create and maintain a cooperative work environment with numerous police agencies, media, and the public
6 Ability to monitor and ensure the safety of officers and prisoners including public inebriates.
7 Ability to develop and operate within an established budget.
8 Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
9 Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma
Experience
10 years as a Texas Peace Officer providing supervision and direction to other officers.
Licenses and Certifications
Advanced Law Enforcement Certification.
Salary Range
The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.
City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.