Overview

Position Title: Municipal Court Marshal

Company: City Of Las Vegas

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, US

Job Description:

This LATERAL Municipal Court Marshal recruitment is designed for certified peace officers with current or prior experience with a law enforcement agency in the performance of duties directly related to Category I Peace Officer standards. Service time must be within five years immediately preceding application with the City of Las Vegas.

Responsibilities:

  • Apprehend, arrest and maintain custody of offenders and individuals sought on arrest warrants and other court orders issued by the Municipal Court judges, which often involve searches for defendants with lengthy criminal records, including felonies.  Serve subpoenas, summonses, complaints, and other court orders including temporary orders for protection.
  • Provide court security and related services; prevent or address disturbances; respond to emergency situations in Municipal Court and other city facilities as requested; remand persons to custody as ordered by the judge; provide first aid and CPR as needed.
  • Transport prisoners between court and local city and county jails; transport individuals who have been detained by other jurisdictions on city warrants.
  • Operate metal detection and x-ray devices to screen persons entering the court; monitor security cameras, alarms, and access to secured areas.
  • Obtain criminal history and driving records from a variety of databases and computer systems, when applicable; enter and update information into computer systems; verify insurance and other documents submitted as proof of compliance; prepare reports on operational assignments.
  • Conduct investigations of injury and accidents occurring in Court facilities or other assigned areas; investigate crimes; gather and preserve evidence; interview victims, complainants and witnesses; identify and interrogate suspects; testify and present evidence in court.
  • Enforce laws and ordinances, issue warnings and citations and make arrests for violations occurring in areas of assignment.
  • Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses.
  • Attend training sessions on changes in laws pertaining to arrests, the use of force and other law enforcement related issues; attend training sessions on the use of new equipment and procedures, including proper driving techniques for emergency situations and modern communication systems.
  • Complete arrest, incident, investigative, and other reports as required.
  • While on duty, carry a firearm and other department approved protective devices; maintain proficiency with approved weapons.
  • Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the public.
  • Interview witnesses and various members of the public to obtain information pertaining to active investigations to locate individuals for service of legal court documents.
  • Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements:

  • Equivalent to graduation from high school.
  • Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license on the date of application, and maintenance thereafter.
  • Must be 21 years of age and a citizen of the United States on the date of job offer.
  • Possession of Nevada Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Category I basic certification within one year of the date of appointment, and maintenance thereafter.  (Please note: P.O.S.T. certification requires qualifying with a duty firearm each quarter.)
  • Must have prior service experience with a law enforcement agency in the performance of duties directly related to Category I Peace Officer standards.  Service time must be within five years immediately preceding application with the City of Las Vegas.
  • Equivalent to graduation from high school.
  • Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license on the date of application, and maintenance thereafter.
  • Must be 21 years of age and a citizen of the United States on the date of application.
  • Possession of Nevada P.O.S.T. category I (Police Officer) certification on the date of application, or demonstrate the ability to obtain reciprocity within a reasonable period.
  • Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
  • Basic self-defense tactics.
  • Techniques of communicating with customers.
  • Basic first aid techniques.
  • Basic interviewing techniques.
  • Basic report writing techniques.
  • Proper English grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Meet and maintain the established physical requirements.
  • Successfully complete Police Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Category I academy.
  • Successfully complete first aid and CPR training.
  • Learn to interpret and enforce laws pertaining to courtroom procedures.
  • Learn public relations practices.
  • Learn to work independently.
    Learn to cope with adverse situations.
  • Accurately observe and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents, details and places.
  • Adopt quick and responsible plans of action in emergency situations.
  • Understand and follow oral and written instructions, regulations and laws.
  • Properly use and maintain a firearm.
  • Operate standard equipment and facilities required for assigned duties.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.