This position will remain open until filled, with applications reviewed on an ongoing basis. This job posting may be removed at any time without prior notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for full consideration.
Our Core Values
We LOVE DeSoto
- L- We lift up our community
- O- We take ownership of our collective performance
- V- We value and respect all employees
- E- We empower employees to grow
The purpose of the position is to serve court processes, arrest warrants, and other writs; provide building security; and serve as bailiff to the court. This is accomplished by reviewing processes and summons; delivering summons to prospective jurors; serving warrants; arresting violators; establishing court payment plans; and acting as security in the courtroom. Additional duties include answering questions from the public, delivering monies to banking institutions, educating the public, and preparing and maintaining reports.
- Completes the warrant process by reviewing documents; working with administration on processes; contacting defendants; arranging payment programs; completing forms; serving warrants; and filing documents;
- Processes warrants, summons, and citations by researching addresses and information; serving warrants; serving summons to prospective jurors; arresting prisoners and issuing citations; transporting prisoners; and completing booking processes;
- Locating and making contact with defendants with outstanding warrants;
- Serves as court bailiff by calling defendants to the court; screening entrants; reviewing rules with the public; assisting the judge with identity and insurance verifications;providingcourtsecurity;assistingwithcourtactivities;andproviding building security;
- Completes banking transactions by verifying monies received and transporting monies to banking institutions;
- Perform other assigned duties.
- Associate’s Degree;
- Five (5) years of related work experience;
- Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and
- TCOLE Certification; and
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Knowledge of City policies and procedures;
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing; and
- Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with City administration, other employees, and the general public.
