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Abilene Zoological Gardens

Court Security - Deputy Marshal - Temporary

Abilene Zoological Gardens, Abilene, Texas, us, 79608

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General Description Under direction of the Division Manager – City Marshal, to perform a variety of duties involved in performing law enforcement‑related functions in facility security, transports, and arrests.

Supervision Exercised This position exercises no supervision.

Important And Essential Duties

Execute all lawful service, including arrest warrants, subpoenas, and mental health commitments.

Safely transport all prisoners, inmates, and mental health clients.

Exercise authority in preventing or defusing potentially violent situations involving court personnel, the mentally ill, and others.

Communicate with Abilene Police Department personnel, Taylor County Jail personnel, Legal Department staff, attorneys, and other court staff members, to obtain and disburse information necessary to court operations, transports, and arrests.

Enter, retrieve, and interpret all types of data.

Operate a City vehicle daily to various locations.

Perform fundamental tasks associated with service or process including telephone calls to defendants and others, verifying identifying information, addresses and other identifying documents, etc.

Attend all court sessions to assist the judge, record document dispositions, maintain order, and direct defendants, jurors, and witnesses. To include, legibly hand writing log entries, forms, etc. and transporting documents, cash, or persons to and from the court office, jail, and the Taylor County Law Enforcement Center, or other facilities throughout the state.

Other Job Related Duties Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Law enforcement methods, practices, and pertinent laws.

Office practices, methods, and computer equipment.

English language including spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.

Skills To

Safely operate a motor vehicle.

Maintain order and safety in various situations.

Operate office and police equipment, including computer equipment.

Safely use and care for firearms.

Abilities To

Cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully, and with respect for others.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Maintain records and files; assemble and organize data and prepare logs.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Safely and effectively transport detainees or mental health clients.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.

Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.

Perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.

Experience And Training Guidelines

Minimum of two (2) years of prior law enforcement experience is preferred.

Some knowledge of security and court operations is preferred.

Education/Training

A high school diploma or GED is required.

The completion of the approved Texas Basic Peace Officer Academy is required.

License Or Certificate

A Texas Basic Peace Officer License is required.

A valid Texas Driver’s License is required.

Special Requirements

Safely and effectively maintain custody or transport detainees or mental health clients to various locations and facilities.

Must be available for on‑call duty in order to respond to operational needs and/or to respond to emergencies or immediate transport, to include travel throughout the state of Texas.

Ability to run, stoop, bend, kneel, and twist.

___ Sedentary – lifting of no more than 10 pounds

___ Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carrying up to 10 pounds

_X__ Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds; carrying up to 25 pounds

___ Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds; carrying up to 50 pounds

___ Very Heavy – team lifting over 100 pounds; carrying more than 50 pounds

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Temporary

Job function Other, Information Technology, and Management

Industries Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos

Abilene, TX $3,100.00-$4,365.66 2 weeks ago

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