MARSHAL SERVICE SERGEANT - SHIFT SUPERVISOR.9013600

Supervises certified law enforcement officers, security guards and civilians in the performance of protective and regulatory duties related to the safeguarding of Dallas County Property and Employees for an assigned shift, including contracted security.

Management Scope: Supervise security officers and/or contract security screening personnel
1. Oversees the performance of security duties in and around County property, assists in controlling disturbances on County Property, takes necessary action to prevent injury and loss of property, reports all circumstances to proper authorities.
2. Supervises and trains shift staff to respond to fire alarms, bomb threats, medical emergencies, burglar alarms and other calls for service.
3. Oversees activity at weapons screening points and coordinates with contract supervisor targeting troubled areas.
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Reports maintenance needs identified while performing rounds and operates as dispatch for maintenance after hours and weekends.
5. Writes briefing for other shift personnel, prepares paperwork, schedules and directs all special events that take place after hours and on weekends.
6. Escorts County Personnel making deposits maintains fuel logs and burial transfer receipts and other duties as required.
7. Keeps accurate inventory of and secures confiscated items; logs and stores contraband.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience and Training

Education and experience equivalent to an Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice, or in a job-related field of study and one (1) year level three security experience including one (1) year lead experience OR thirty (30) hours of college and six (6) months public safety/law enforcement.

Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Must be 21 years of age with a valid Texas Drivers License, good driving record and provide a copy of the 10-year driving history. Must maintain a good driving record and remain in compliance with Article II, Subdivision II of Chapter 90 of the Dallas County Code. Must be licensed as a Peace Officer in the State of Texas and proficient in the safe handling of firearms. Must meet County standards on physical, psychological exams and polygraph. Mandatory drug test prior to and during employment. Binocular vision, correctable to 20/30. Able to discriminate between standard colors.

Capable of hearing ordinary conversation at ten feet, with each ear. The use of hearing aids is permissible. Will be on call 24/7. This is considered an “Essential Position” as stated in Dallas County policy regarding emergency response situations.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

Must be able to perform defense tactics against individuals. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand, walk, and drive. The incumbent must be able to run, bend, stoop, climb, crawl, ascend and descend of stairs, both inside and outside without limitations or accommodations. Must be able to work varied days and shift schedules, to include weekends and holidays. Work is performed in internal and external environments with possible exposure to inclement weather, and varying temperatures. Potential exposure to contagious and infectious diseases. Must possess the visual acuity to operate a vehicle and distinguish details and differences when observing people, places, or things on patrol.