Department:
Municipal Court
FLSA Status:
Nonexempt
Hiring Salary:
$24.02 - $28.83
Welcome, ‘ist das Leben schön!’ (Life is good!) At the City of New Braunfels, we seek out people ready to serve the community, plan for the future, and preserve our well-renowned natural beauty. Our five Core Values serve as a cornerstone of our work: Integrity, Service, Visionary Leadership, Stewardship of Resources, and Cultural Heritage. Do our values speak to you?
What we’re looking for: A motivated and collaborative individual to join the Municipal Court Department. You will continue to successfully serve the current and future needs of the New Braunfels community. Under general supervision, maintains Court security and safety, and serves warrants and summons as a licensed Peace Officer for the Court.
Benefits & Total Rewards:
Our City team members are our most valuable asset! We offer Total Rewards when you join our team.
- Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance
- 2:1 match on retirement contribution
- Paid volunteer time off – 16 hours per year
- Vacation accrual starts at date of hire – up to 120 hours annually your first year
- Get paid to stay – longevity pay on top of your regular pay after one full year
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Bilingual pay offered
Keep learning – professional and personal development training available
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The responsibilities you’ll be trusted with:
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
- Provides security for Municipal Court, looking for unusual or suspicious activities and persons.
- Monitors all persons entering Court; screens visitors, and operates metal detectors to detect concealed weapons and hazardous objects.
- Identifies dangerous and unstable persons and closely monitors their behavior in Court facility.
- Serves as courtroom security officer, protects courtroom staff and visitors, and escorts jurors; investigates issues as directed by Judge and responds to emergencies.
- Enforces governing state judicial and Federal laws, and enforces compliance with local regulations and ordinances, according to policies, procedures and regulations as applicable.
- Prepares warrants; reviews court records and law enforcement databases to obtain and verify information on subjects wanted for Court appearances; researches additional data sources; updates records and databases.
- Finds and contacts wanted subjects, conducts surveillance as required, serves summonses and warrants, arrests law violators as authorized, transports and processes prisoners.
- Updates and maintains a variety of files, records, and other documents and prepares reports as required.
- Assists and coordinates with other emergency services personnel, outside organizations and businesses, and Federal, state and local law enforcement organizations.
- Provides on-the-job training and orientation to newly hired Warrant Officers/Bailiffs, ensuring consistent application of court policies, operational procedures, safety protocols, and applicable laws.
- Maintains the integrity, professionalism, values and goals of the Department by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed, and that accountability and public trust are preserved.
- Acts as a courier for judicial documents from and to Comal County facilities, the New Braunfels Police Department and New Braunfels Municipal Court.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.
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Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED equivalent; AND two (2) years of experience as a licensed Peace Officer.
Required Licenses or Certifications:
Must be able to attain and maintain a Peace Officer's License and Courtroom Security Specialist Certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement within fifteen (15) months of employment, and a valid Texas Driver’s License.
Required Knowledge of:
- City, county, state, and Federal laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances.
- City policies and procedures.
- Texas criminal justice and court systems and the principles of criminal justice records management.
- Law enforcement methods, practices, and procedures.
- Basic criminal law on the apprehension, arrest, and custody of persons committing misdemeanors and felonies, including preservation and presentation of evidence.
- Basic criminal law on the rules of evidence, probable cause, use of force, and search and seizure.
- Investigative and interrogative procedures and research and protocols for observation of critical details.
Geography, roads, and landmarks of City and surrounding areas
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Required Skill in:
- Exercising controlled discretion in situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, and sound judgment.
- Recognizing suspicious behavior patterns, mediating difficult situations, and using effective arrest and control techniques.
- Interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
- Remaining alert at all times and reacting quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
- Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with City employees, other law enforcement and multi-jurisdictional agencies and the general public.
- Care, maintenance and safe operation of a variety of law enforcement tools and equipment.
- Operating a personal computer utilizing judicial and business software.
- Effective communication, both verbal and written.
Providing effective on-the-job training, mentoring, and guidance to newly hired Warrant Officers/Bailiffs.
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Your work environment:
- Work is performed indoors and outdoors with exposure to inclement weather; may be exposed to physical attacks, hazardous chemicals, drugs, infectious and communicable diseases; required to physically restrain persons; subject to extended periods of intense concentration in review of crime scenes, special investigations and law enforcement report preparation; is subject to sitting, standing, bending and reaching for extended periods of time; and must be able to safely pull, push, lift and carry items weighing up to forty (40) pounds. Must maintain a level of physical fitness to meet Department standards.
- Must be able to work in uniform during weekdays, weekends, and holidays on any assigned shift.
- May be required to work immediately before, during, or immediately after an emergency or disaster.
- NOTE: This position is designated safety- and/or security-sensitive.
The City of New Braunfels is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.
