This post includes a summary of recent Dallas County department operations updates relevant, specifically, to members of the Dallas County Commissioners Court. Many of these updates pertain to key objectives outlined in the county’s Q1 Objectives and Key Results (OKR) Quarterly Update Report. Consolidated Services Director: Christopher Hooper Our department is prioritizing containing costs of services, increasing the efficiency of our
Read moreThis story is part of the Dallas County Messenger’s series showcasing the people serving Dallas County. Tim Roses is a Government Letter of Authority (GLOA)-Commissioned Security Officer in the Marshal Service / Building Security Department. Assistant Chief Jose Munoz says, “Tim is our senior security officer and has served Dallas County for 25 years. He is a very kind officer who
Read moreThis story is part of the Dallas County Messenger’s series showcasing the people serving Dallas County. Jacob Ballard is a Marshal in the Marshal Service / Building Security Department. Explain your specific role at Dallas County. I am a Dallas County Marshal whose responsibilities include protecting and serving Dallas County citizens and employees, investigating suspicious activities, apprehending criminal offenders and assisting
Read moreToday marked the Dallas County Marshal Service / Building Security department’s third year contributing to career day at La Academia de Estrellas, a premier local charter school. A Dallas County Marshal Service Officer presented to a group of 30 students ranging in grade levels kindergarten through third about safety and career opportunities in law enforcement. District Curriculum Coordinator Natalia Panicker
Read moreThe Marshal Service / Building Security department has revamped its recruiting strategy to include the pursuit of candidates from the private sector. The change in strategy widens recruitment efforts to include candidates with experience in call centers, alarm monitoring centers and customer service. The Marshal Service / Building Security department was able to recruit Telecommunication Dispatcher Tiffany Gafford, a graduate
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