The Southern Desert Regional Police Academy commander Lt. Matthew Triplett told the newest academy graduating class of 2021-02, “This career is much more than a job, it’s a calling.”
Included in class 2021-02 were three newly sworn district court marshals: Brandy Minniear, Brian McLemore, and David Shive, who will be working to keep those who access the courthouse safe. The new marshals went through a lot to get to this point, including a rigorous application and background investigation and six months of training. The academy training included most of the skills needed on the job including: firearms, tough physical challenges and fight tactics. They were shot with a Taser and given a dose of pepper spray, so they would realize how that level of force feels.
Chief Judge Linda Marie Bell pinned their badges and congratulated the new grads on successfully completing the academy.
Lt. Triplett offered the new grads something to think about in his closing remarks, “Nothing will compare to the feeling of helping people in need.” He suggested, “Look for the opportunities to go above and beyond in service to your community.”
District Court is looking to recruit others who would like to serve as a marshal. Military veterans are
encouraged to apply. Those interested in applying should complete a bailiff/deputy marshal application from the county website employment section https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/clarkcounty/jobs/2996768/bailiff-deputy-marshal pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs