City Marshal Part-Time (Must Have an Active Georgia P.O.S.T. Peace Officer Certi

Job Summary/objective:

The City Marshal (Must be an active Georgia P.O.S.T. Peace Officer Certification and it must be in-good standing) is a sworn peace officer, who is responsible for the enforcement of municipal codes and ordinances, court orders, and the service of legal processes in the City of Tucker, Georgia. Under the direction of the City Chief Marshal, this position provides security for city facilities, municipal court operations, and city officials, while also performing patrol, investigation, and enforcement duties to ensure the safety and well-being of the community.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

· None.

Essential Function and Duties/Responsibilities:

· Protecting all persons present during, before, and after any Court session, including but not limited to: parties appearing before the Court, witnesses, members of the general public, city staff, the judges, and other officers of the court.

· Facilitating the appearance of incarcerated persons before the Court, either in person or via remote technology, including but not limited to appearing at the DeKalb County jail to facilitated hearings or to physically transport those in custody.

· Assisting with the detention of persons for whom a judicial warrant for their arrest has been issued and verified.

· Fingerprinting individuals facing charges within the jurisdiction of the Court as required by law and fingerprinting of applicants for City license.

· Performing services of process as directed by the Court.

· Enforcing compliance with any lawful order of a judge of the Municipal Court and assisting the Court Operations Director and the Prosecuting Officer of the Court in any lawful duties related to Court operations, including but not limited to the retrieval of bonds funds from jail.

· Protecting all persons present on City property, including but not limited to: members of the general public and city staff.

· Assisting personnel of other departments of the City with the lawful serving of notice of violations, delivering citations, the posting notices, and lawful inspections, as requested.

· Assisting personnel of other departments of the City with sensitive tasks such as making cash bank deposits.

· Collaborate closely with the DeKalb County Policy Department, DeKalb County Sherriff’s Office, emergency services, and other regional law enforcement agencies.

· Provide physical security for the Tucker Municipal Court, including during court sessions and while managing custodial defendants.

· Testify in court as needed regarding enforcement actions and served processes.

· Maintain accurate and detailed records within the department.

· Works all shifts as assigned.

· Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Deep knowledge of Georgia criminal law, municipal codes, and civil process procedures.

· Strong working knowledge of municipal court operations and courtroom security.

· Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

· Strong ethics, integrity, and a commitment to service and transparency.

communication and reason abilities:

Ability to read and interpret a variety of documents ranging from correspondence to policies and procedures. Ability to deal with a variety of factors and situations, and to solve practical problems. Ability to recall any pertinent facts or information clearly and concisely. Ability to communicate and interact effectively with the public.

required Education, Credentials, Experience:

· High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED), some college preferred.

· Complete GCIC Security and Integrity Training or must obtain within first 30 days of employment.

· Georgia Driver’s License within 30 days of hire.

· Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

· Must possess the following certifications from the Red Cross or other equivalent agency or obtain within first six months of employment: CPR, AED, and First Aid and Narcan Training.

· Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible law enforcement.

· Certification: Must possess and maintain Georgia P.O.S.T. Peace Officer Certification and remain in good standing each year.

· Must pass an extensive background check and drug screening.

Physical Characteristics:

· The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.

· The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, the ability to focus and peripheral vision.

Environmental Factors:

· The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· The employee understand that he/she could be exposed to individuals with criminal backgrounds.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $39.91 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
457(b)
Employee assistance program
Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person