§ 20-11. City marshal.

There shall be the position of marshal. The position may consist of a city marshal, deputy marshal(s), part-time deputy marshal(s), and reserve deputy marshal(s). The city marshal(s) shall:

(1)

Meet and maintain all qualifications necessary and be certified as peace officers by the state commission on law enforcement officer Standards and Education;

(2)

Be peace officers of the city, hired as municipal employees only and not in compliance with Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code;

(3)

Be hired and directed by the director/clerk as authorized by the city manager in the annual budget for the municipal courts administrative services of the municipal courts department;

(4)

Perform all the duties assigned by the director/clerk to include:

a.

Executing legal process issuing from municipal courts and the magistrate court including, but not limited to: warrants of arrest, subpoenas, citations, and summons;

b.

Facilitating case closure through the collection of case fines/costs using approved departmental procedures;

c.

Providing security services as needed, to include serving as a court bailiff, providing prisoner transport, assisting with detention officer duties and operating security equipment;

d.

Maintaining records and all documents required for designated duties; and

e.

Other duties as assigned by the director/clerk; and

(5)

Not accept or maintain any off-duty employment that conflicts with the policy established by the director/clerk, subject to approval by the city manager.

(Ord. No. 100824, § 2, 5-5-05)