Municipal Court Marshal

Summary

Serves and executes warrants and other processes issued for the Municipal Court. Requires:

• Certified Peace OfficerCertification

Essential Functions

• Serve and execute warrants;

• Arrest persons; explain their legal rights and take them into custody;

• Refer to local directories and contact various public agencies, utility companies, and merchants in attempting to locate subjects;

• Maintain records and files;

• Return prisoners from out-of-town to enter pleas in court;

• Transport arrestees from other agencies;

• Perform related duties as directed.

Qualifications

Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent with an additional six months of responsible work involving public contact; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Learn the elementary principles of the laws of arrest and custody;

• Learn Municipal Court procedures;

• Understand oral and written instructions;

• Deal tactfully and firmly with the public;

• Communicate effectively with the others.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently lift and carry up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

• Occasionally stand and walk during the shift.

• Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle.