Deputy Marshal

About the Role

This position performs law enforcement duties for the Municipal Court by enforcing state and local laws, providing support to on‑site security officers, investigating crimes within the city or court facility, and offering law‑enforcement support to judges and prosecutors when needed. The Municipal Court makes formal judgments on violations of city ordinances and other minor crimes and is organized into six divisions: Administration, Compliance / Warrant, Court Services, Customer Service, Judicial, and Teen Court.

Responsibilities

• Enforce state and local laws within the municipal court jurisdiction.
• Support on‑site security officers.
• Investigate crimes occurring in the city or court facility.
• Provide law‑enforcement assistance to judges and prosecutors as required.
• Serve arrest warrants throughout the city and metroplex.
• Serve papers issued by judges when ordered.
• Complete a variety of technical and administrative duties to support the courts and other public‑safety services.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Some related college or vocational training in criminal justice or a related field.
• Two years of recent experience as a marshal, warrant officer, or patrol officer with a municipal court or police department, or equivalent experience with a sheriff’s or constable’s office.
• Active TCOLE Peace Officer license meeting all current TCOLE standards.
• Valid Texas driver’s license.
• Must currently possess, or be able to obtain within one year of hire date, Court Security Officer TCOLE certification.
• Successful completion of a thorough background investigation, including criminal history check, polygraph examination, psychological assessment, and physical examination/drug screen.
• Must not have any criminal conviction above the grade of Class B misdemeanor or any Class B misdemeanors within the past ten years; other convictions may also be considered.

Schedule

Hours may include evenings and weekends.

Pay

Starting pay is Pay Grade GG22 Step 7, $39.92 per hour ($83,052 annually). Pay range: $39.92 – $45.80 per hour.

Culture

The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful, and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities, and beliefs represented. The city acknowledges that its employees’ diversity makes them uniquely qualified to serve. By building and nurturing an employment base that reflects the community’s races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations, and philosophies, the city aims to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This supports equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust, and belonging.