Deputy City Marshal

PAY RANGE: $57,295 - $66,323 per year. Plus, uniform allowance, certification & shift pay.

SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the City Marshal Captain, this position promotes life and property safety through actively participating in law and code enforcement tasks and duties as conducive to the success of the City Marshals' office or as assigned by the City Marshal. This position will conduct criminal investigations, enforce adopted city codes, and perform various inspection activities within the City of Amarillo. Responsibilities also include establishing and maintaining good relations with the citizens of Amarillo, other City departments, civic groups, government agencies, private entities, and media representatives.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enforce State laws, local ordinances.

• Performs uniformed patrol functions including routine preventative patrol.

• Performs annual inspections of business establishments.

• Manages evidence throughout pending criminal cases.

• Performs code investigations/inspections and enforcement.

• Pursues and maintains positive relationships with citizens of Amarillo, other City departments, civic groups, government agencies, private entities, and media representatives.

• Specializes training in several disciplines specific to investigations, inspections and code enforcement, Texas criminal law, Texas civil law, evidence handling, firearms.

• Maintains all required certifications and licenses.

• Serve warrants of arrests.

• Provide support to other City offices.

• Performs other duties assigned by the City Marshal.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Requires a High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of two years of experience in Law Enforcement. Must be a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) licensed Peace Officer, with a minimum of two (2) years of experience in a specialized field of investigations. Other state certifications in code enforcement and inspections may be expected to be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire date depending on department needs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Additional training in investigations, interview and interrogations, evidence handling and management.

• TCOLE Intermediate Peace Officer certification or higher

• TCOLE Instructor

• Code enforcement experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Must be a citizen in good standing with no felony or Class A convictions.

• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.

• Knowledge of statutes, municipal codes and ordinances

• Skills in patrol tactics, firearms, safety, and situational awareness.

• Ability to operate computers for data entry and word processing.

• Ability to operate highly technical computer applications, such as GIS or CAD.

• Strong verbal and written communication skill.

• Ability to operate small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

ADA PROFILE

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is required to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee must also well as balance, climb, crawl, crouch, walk, stand, kneel, stoop, sit, hear, feel, finger, grasp, handle, reach, pull, push, speak, see, and talk. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee works in a dynamic environment that requires being sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs. This position is considered weather essential personnel. Schedule consists of 10-hour shifts, four on/three off per week. Work times may vary with rotating on-call duties required.

The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.