Police Officer (Court Services)

Farmers Branch, TX
Farmers Branch Police Department

Salary: $81,981.08 – $106,757.08 Annually

Position Summary:
The purpose of this position is to provide law enforcement and protective services for the Municipal Courts and other City offices. The Full-Time Court Services officer will prevent crime, enforce laws, protect life and property, preserve the peace and apprehend criminals.
Essential Functions:

  • Provide protective services during Municipal Court hearings.
  • Executing warrants and civil processes issued out of the Municipal Court or any municipal entity possessing subpoena power to obtain evidence in court proceedings. Prior to warrant execution, conducts a warrant check on each warrant to be served.
  • Notifies defendant of active warrant(s) and advises to pay fines/fees in order to avoid arrest.
  • Transporting prisoners from other law enforcement agency jails to the Farmers Branch City jail which necessitates traveling/driving within the DFW metro and surrounding areas.
  • Operating an emergency vehicle, during which observing and taking action on traffic law violations; assisting stranded motorists.
  • May also be responding to calls for service and performing preventative patrols.
  • Pursuing and apprehending violators of federal, state, and local laws.
  • Testifying in criminal and civil court cases

Requirements:

  • Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes.
  • Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.
  • This position is classified as a safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing during the course of employment.
  • Must pass a polygraph, psychological, and pre-employment physical exam.
  • Valid driver’s license with good driving record and ability to maintain while employed.
  • Texas Peace Officer certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).