Deputy Marshal II

Pay Range

$36.54/hr.

Friday, March 6, 2026 📅

$2,000 Sign-On Incentive: 50% paid on completion of first pay period, 50% after 6 months of employment.

11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, and Professional Development Opportunities.

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The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

The Deputy City Marshal II is a Law Enforcement Officer Position, commissioned by TCOLE. All candidates must have a basic TCOLE Peace Officer’s License. The primary responsibility of the Marshal’s Division is to bring wanted parties before the court, but it is also tasked with providing bailiffs to the court and patrolling Lake Worth.

• Building Security – Responsible for maintaining the physical security of Fort Worth City Hall, the Public Safety Building, and other facilities and parking areas. Deputy Marshals assigned also act as bailiffs, maintaining decorum of the court and safety of staff and public.
• Warrant Section – Brings wanted parties before the Court. Deputies work with Fort Worth Police to arrest, enforce traffic laws, and respond to service calls.
• Lake Patrol – Enforces maritime laws at Lake Worth, assists the Police with calls, ensures a safe environment on the lake and surrounding parks, responsible for search and rescue and emergency response on the lake and surrounding waterways.
• Bike Patrol – Patrols the downtown campus, City Hall, and surrounding area. Works with Police to maintain peace in downtown Fort Worth.

• High school diploma/GED
• Two years of experience in a law enforcement related field, or security of governmental buildings/structures, or relevant active duty military police experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Valid Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Peace Officer’s License
• Must pass physical, swim and rowing test

• Intermediate Texas Peace Officer's License or higher
• Higher education achieved in a law enforcement related field
• Completed minimum TCOLE training hours for the training cycle and continuing education
• Marine Safety Enforcement Officer Certification
• Firearms proficiencies in pistol, shotgun, and rifle platforms
• Bilingual skillset

• Operate security screening checkpoints; search and inspect persons and property entering secure facilities for prohibited weapons, explosives, and other contraband.
• Serve as court bailiff in assigned courts and perform related duties; ensure safety and security of courtroom, jury, and trial participants at all times.
• Respond to emergencies and incidents in the Municipal Courts, City Hall Complex, and in/around Lake Worth.
• Transport prisoners to and from surrounding jurisdictions; ensure proper restraint during transportation.
• Conduct traffic stops and investigations, enforce various traffic laws and water or boating laws, issue citations as required.
• Detain, question, and investigate persons suspected of violating specific court orders.
• Serve warrants, arrest persons named therein, and testify in court when required.
• Complete and maintain accurate reports, inventories, and documents.
• Assist the Fort Worth Police Department with transportation of persons with Class “C” warrants.

Positions typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, swimming, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling, and lifting.

Medium work – Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly moving objects.

Applicants must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint‑based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Qualifications to avoid disqualification include felony convictions, certain misdemeanor convictions, an open arrest for…