Warrant Officer - Part-Time Regular

GENERAL PURPOSE:  Under general supervision, maintains Court security and safety and serves warrants and summons as a licensed Peace Officer for the Court.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by employees in this classification; it is 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 the Court facility.
• Serves as a 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; research additional data sources; updates records and databases.
• Finds and contacts wanted subjects, conducts surveillance as required, serves summons 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.
• 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.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED equivalent; AND two (2) years experience as a licensed Peace Officer. 

Required Licenses or Certifications:

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 the City and surrounding areas.

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.