Deputy City Marshal II

Pay

$36.54 per hour

Benefits

• 11 Paid Holidays
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Pension Plan
• Professional Development Opportunities

About the Role

The City of Fort Worth, serving over 1,000,000 residents, is seeking a Deputy City Marshal II for its Municipal Court Marshal’s Division. The Marshal’s Division is a law‑enforcement agency that works alongside the Fort Worth Police Department to bring wanted parties before the Court, provide bailiffs, patrol Lake Worth, and maintain security at city facilities. The division is organized into four sections: Building Security (including bailiff duties), Warrant Section, Lake Patrol, and Bike Patrol.

Responsibilities

• Operate security screening checkpoints; search and inspect persons and property for prohibited weapons, explosives, and contraband.
• Serve as court bailiff, ensuring safety and security of the courtroom, jury, and trial participants.
• Respond to emergencies and incidents in Municipal Courts, City Hall Complex, and around Lake Worth.
• Transport prisoners to and from surrounding jurisdictions, ensuring proper restraint.
• Conduct traffic stops and investigations; enforce traffic, water, and boating laws; issue citations.
• Detain, question, and investigate persons suspected of violating court orders.
• Serve warrants, arrest named individuals, and testify in court when required.
• Complete and maintain accurate reports, inventories, and documents.
• Assist the Fort Worth Police Department with transportation of persons holding Fort Worth Class “C” warrants.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years of experience in a law‑enforcement related field, security of governmental buildings/structures, or applicable active‑duty military police experience.
• Valid Texas driver’s license.
• Valid TCOLE Basic Peace Officer’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Intermediate Texas Peace Officer’s License or higher.
• Completed minimum TCOLE training hours for the training cycle and continuing education.
• Marine Safety Enforcement Officer Certification.
• Firearms proficiency with pistol, shotgun, and rifle platforms.
• Bilingual ability.

Working Conditions

Positions may require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, swimming, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling, and lifting. Medium work typically involves exerting up to 50 lb of force occasionally, up to 20 lb frequently, and up to 20 lb constantly. Applicants must pass a CJIS fingerprint‑based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility; certain felony and misdemeanor convictions, open arrests, and any family‑violence convictions are disqualifying.

Conditions of Employment

The City of Fort Worth is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities. Candidates who do not meet the education requirement may be considered if they have relevant work experience. Pre‑employment checks may include criminal background, drug screening, education verification, and other required screenings. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.