City of New Braunfels, TX
Warrant Officer - Part-Time RegularPosted
16 weeks 5 days ago
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GENERAL PURPOSE: Under general supervision, maintains Court security and safety and serves warrants and summons as a licensed Peace Officer for the Court.
PRIMARY 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 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.
Required 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.
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