Department:Civil Process

County or State funded: County

Exempt or Non-exempt: Non-exempt

Paygrade: C-108

Salary Payrate: $19.22 - $24.02

**BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY: To provide timely, efficient, and professional service of a variety of legal papers to individuals, businesses, and governmental agencies located in Jackson County. Post or serve eviction notices. Complete documentation and records regarding service, attempted service, revisions, etc. Contact respondents and attorneys in regard to time of service, addresses, appropriate person to serve, etcetera. Exercise precautions for personal safety during all activities and may utilize self-defense training and equipment which may include oleoresin capsicum (OC/pepper spray) and a court-issued firearm, in accordance with department policies.

**Appointing Authority and Supervision Received: The deputy court administrator of circuit court jury supervisor is the appointing authority. The court officer I receives direct supervision by the court officer Is supervisor and/or the manager of the department.

**Supervision Exercised: None.

**Characteristic and Assigned Duties: (The following duties are representative of the position and do not include all duties which may be performed.)

Receive legal process documents and written instructions for service of documents to litigants.

Serve summonses, writs, court orders, summons of garnishment and various other documents on individuals, corporate officers, business owners and others by traveling in personal vehicle within county.

May post or serve eviction notices as necessary.

If approved, may assist court officer II with building checks/searches to carry out court orders to seize property and/or evict individuals.

Perform service in other areas of the county outside of assigned geographical area as required and perform related work as required.

Complete service return forms to accurately record date and time of service, attempted service, revisions to service, significant occurrences, etcetera, and return documents by serve by dates.

Ensure statutory requirements of service of process are adhered to.

Question individuals to determine best accessibility to individuals to be served.

Complete notes and legal forms to accurately record date and time of activities and other occurrences.

Plan daily workload and route to facilitate the service of process with a minimum of travel time and mileage.

Complete mileage reports, time logs, incident reports, and other reports.

Contact plaintiffs and attorneys prior to non-esting documents to determine accurate address, appropriate individual to serve, and problems with service and return telephone/voicemails.

Contact law enforcement personnel to be present at time of service, if necessary.

Answer respondents and defendants inquiries regarding service or court procedures within established guidelines.

Ensure statutory requirements of service of process are adhered to.

Question individuals to determine best accessibility to individuals to be served.

Attend training and meetings, as directed.

Participate in self-defense and other work related training, and meet minimum requirements.

If use of force is required, to only utilize that force necessary and in accordance with department policies.

Serve as a witness and provide testimony in court regarding measures taken to serve process.

Perform other duties as required.

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of court procedures, legal documents, laws and legal factors pertaining to civil law.

Working knowledge of local county geography, including neighborhoods, roadways, and critical infrastructure to ensure effective navigation and response.

Ability to exhibit safe and appropriate use of firearms - including loading, firing, unloading, following range instructor commands and employingappropriate safety measures at all times.

Ability to use firearms safely and accurately for training purposes and when use of force is necessary for self-defense.

Ability to fully participate in department approved training such as firearms, oleoresin capsicum, building search, personal defense, handgun retention, handcuffing, ground control and/or other training as needed.

Strong situational awareness and critical thinking skills to assess potential threats and determine appropriate responses, including de-escalation, tactical withdrawal, use of force consistent with policy.

Ability to work flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends as required.

Demonstrate commitment to punctuality, reliability, and consistent attendance.

Ability to access a variety of locations, including climbing stairs, prolonged standing, and walking.

Ability to lawfully operate a vehicle and in a safe and prudent manner in all weather and traffic conditions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to speak, read and write in English at a level necessary for successful job performance.

Must be able to communicate effectively using verbal and auditory skills in order to communicate and understand information transmitted by telecommunication, police radio, or in person, such as, respond to verbal commands at the firing range, identify potential threats at work sites and communicate with co-workers to resolve threat, and/or information transmitted by cellphone devices.

Ability to remain calm, make sound decisions and relate in a professional fashion with emotionally distraught individuals from a variety of cultural, economic and ethnic backgrounds and/or potentially hazardous situations.

Ability to make sound decisions in accordance with laws, regulations and departmental policies and procedures.

Ability to interpret and use local maps for route planning and navigation.

Basic proficiency in using technology, including smart phones, computers, for communication and data entry tasks.

**MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent plus one year of work experience in law enforcement, security, military, service of process, or other directly related fields.

Necessary Special Requirement: **

16th Judicial Circuit of Missouri

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