Law Enforcement Certified Deputy Sheriff-Court Services Deputy

WARREN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
CERTIFIED DEPUTY SHERIFF – COURT SERVICES

Base Pay: $58,414.60 - $72,951.83, Compensation is commensurate with experience

Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday; Standard business hours; requires occasional evening/weekend flexibility for special assignments

Application Deadline: Open until filled

GENERAL DEFINITION

Performs responsible law enforcement and protective service duties involving courtroom and courthouse security, civil process, inmate holding, prisoner supervision, and transportation. Ensures the safety and security of judicial personnel, inmates, and the public; executes legal documents and court orders; and maintains the security and custody of inmates. Performs related work as required. Work is performed under the supervision of a Sergeant or designated officer in charge.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS

· Provides courtroom and courthouse security, maintains order during judicial proceedings, responds to disturbances, and carries out lawful orders of the presiding judge.

· Escorts and safeguards judges, jurors, inmates, and other individuals as required; conducts security inspections and searches for weapons, contraband, and other threats.

· Receives, processes, supervises, and transports inmates; maintains custody, security, and order within court holding facilities and during transportation.

· Monitors inmate behavior, physical condition, and well-being; maintains holding facility security, inventories personal property, and performs authorized inmate care and screening procedures.

· Receives, serves, and executes civil process documents, including summonses, subpoenas, court orders, garnishments, evictions, repossessions, and other legal papers.

· Locates individuals for service of process, completes required returns of service, conducts property inventories, and carries out Sheriff's sales and other court-ordered actions.

· Makes arrests, restrains individuals, and takes appropriate enforcement action when authorized, utilizing approved defensive tactics and equipment in accordance with law and agency policy.

· Prepares and maintains accurate reports, records, logs, and documentation associated with court security, civil process, inmate custody, and transportation.

· Testifies in court and coordinates with judicial personnel, law enforcement agencies, and other entities in the performance of assigned duties.

· Operates assigned vehicles, firearms, restraints, communications equipment, and other law enforcement equipment safely and in accordance with agency policy.

· Assists other divisions and personnel as directed and performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

· Thorough knowledge of courtroom operations, courthouse security, and applicable laws and procedures governing judicial proceedings.

· General knowledge of civil process laws and procedures, inmate supervision, detention security, prisoner transportation, and the care and custody of individuals under restraint.

· Knowledge of Sheriff's Office policies, procedures, and general orders, as well as the geography and roadways of Warren County.

· Ability to maintain security, recognize and respond to threats, enforce laws and regulations, and exercise sound judgment in stressful or potentially dangerous situations.

· Ability to supervise, restrain, escort, and transport individuals in custody safely and effectively while monitoring their behavior and well-being.

· Skill in the safe use and operation of firearms, motor vehicles, restraints, and other authorized law enforcement equipment.

· Ability to follow oral and written instructions, communicate effectively, and prepare accurate reports, records, and legal documentation.

· Ability to exercise tact, professionalism, and discretion; resolve conflicts; and establish effective working relationships with judicial personnel, coworkers, inmates, and the public.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school. Must possess current Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services law enforcement certification, court operations, civil process, or inmate supervision is desirable.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

· Possession of a valid driver's license.

· Must meet and maintain all applicable Warren County Sheriff's Office and Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services training, certification, and continuing education requirements for the position.

· Must maintain qualifications necessary to perform assigned duties as authorized by the Sheriff.

WORKING CONDITIONS

· Work requires regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force, and occasional exertion of over 100 pounds of force.

· Work involves standing, walking, sitting, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing, kneeling, crouching, and other physical activities associated with law enforcement, inmate supervision, and emergency response.

· Work requires adequate vision, hearing, and verbal communication to observe surroundings, recognize potential threats, operate equipment, and convey instructions effectively.

· Work involves preparing and reviewing written and electronic records, operating motor vehicles and law enforcement equipment, and maintaining awareness of surrounding activities.

· Work may involve exposure to adverse weather, bloodborne pathogens, communicable diseases, hazardous substances, loud noise, and potentially violent or dangerous individuals. Specialized protective equipment may be required.

· Work is performed in courtrooms, courthouse facilities, inmate holding areas, vehicles, and field locations under varying environmental and security conditions.

Warren County is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), and participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Post offer pre-employment criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening required. For any questions please contact Warren County Human Resources, 220 N. Commerce Avenue, Suite 100, Front Royal, Virginia 22630, 540-636-4600.