Deputy City Marshal

Deputy City Marshal

Salary

$53,166.93 - $77,622.11 Annually

Location

Town Center: 211 East Pleasant Run Road, DeSoto, TX

Job Type

Regular Fulltime

Job Number

01330

Department

Municipal Court

Opening Date

07/28/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

This position will remain open until filled, with applications reviewed on an ongoing basis. This job posting may be removed at any time without prior notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for full consideration.

Our Core Values

We LOVE DeSoto

• L- We lift up our community
• O- We take ownership of our collective performance
• V- We value and respect all employees
• E- We empower employees to grow

The purpose of the position is to serve court processes, arrest warrants, and other writs; provide building security; and serve as bailiff to the court. This is accomplished by reviewing processes and summonses; delivering summonses to prospective jurors; serving warrants; arresting violators; and acting as security in the courtroom. Additional duties include answering questions from the public; delivering monies to banking institutions; educating the public; and preparing and maintaining reports.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Completes the warrant process by reviewing documents ;working with administration on processes; contacting defendants; arranging payment programs; completing forms; serving warrants; and filing documents;
• Processes warrants, summonses, and citations by researching addresses and information; serving warrants; serving summonses to prospective jurors; arresting prisoners and issuing citations; transporting prisoners; and completing booking processes;
• Locating and making contact with defendants with outstanding warrants;
• Serves as court bailiff by calling defendants to the court; screening entrants; reviewing rules with the public; assisting the judge with identity and insurance verifications;providingcourtsecurity;assistingwithcourtactivities;andproviding building security;
• Completes banking transactions by verifying monies received and transporting monies to banking institutions;
• Performs other assigned duties.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree;
• Five (5) years of related work experience;
• TCOLE Certification
• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and
• Valid Driver's License.

Supplemental Information

• Knowledge of City policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing; and
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with City administration, other employees, and the general public.

Employee Benefit Information

Health Insurance- BCBS

Dental Insurance- BCBS

Vision Insurance - EyeMed Insight

Flexible Spending - Payflex

Employees can set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for yearly out of pocket medical expenses. Subject to IRS annual limits and restrictions.

Life Insurance- Dearborn National

The City provides each employee with a life insurance policy of 3 times their annual salary up to a maximum of $150,000.

Voluntary Term Life Option- Dearborn National

This is additional low cost life insurance available to employees and their dependents.

Employee Assistance Program- Deer Oaks

Assists in recommending counselors for any city employee experiencing personal problems.

Education Pay

Employees can receive a monthly additional pay for Associates, Bachelors, Masters and PHD degrees.

Social Security

Employee participates at 7.65% contribution with matching city funds.

Texas Municipal Retirement System

Employees participate in a statewide retirement program at 7% contribution with a city match of 2:1.

Five years vesting, 20 years retirement at any age.

Vacation

Non-civil service employees accrue 6.67 hours per month (2 weeks per year).

All police employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).

All Fire employees accrue 15 hours per month (7.5 - 24 hour shifts a year).

Sick Leave

Non-civil service employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).

All police employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).

All Fire employees accrue 15 hours per month (7.5 - 24 hour shifts a year).

Holidays

Non-civil service employees receive 13 paid holidays per year including one personal or "floating" day.

Longevity Pay

Earned at a rate of $4 per month.

This is calculated on number of years of service up to and including 25 years (maximum $1200).

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation coverage is provided for all employees.

Fire/Police

Eligible for Education/Certification pay.

Deferred Compensation Plans- Mass Mutual/Empower

Payroll deduction for employee participation. City does not contribute.

01

Do you have an Associates Degree?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have five (5) years of related work experience

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a TCOLE Certification?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have a valid Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of DeSoto

Department Municipal Court Address 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.

DeSoto, Texas, 75115

Phone 972-230-9600

Website www.desototexas.gov