jail officer

BANNOCK COUNTY

<div>Are you passionate about helping others? Do you want to be part of a stellar team that is respected by the community for serving with honor and integrity? Are you looking for a career that offers financial stability, opportunities to learn and grow, and a strong life-work balance? Consider the Bannock County Sheriff's Office.
We are led by a dynamic Sheriff and an experienced leadership team whose mission is to guide the next generation of law enforcement to success. We promote from within and train a variety of specialties so you can find your niche. We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits, and many can qualify for an early pension retirement with enough years of service. Plus, our alternating three- and four-day work weeks support your life-work balance.
Our ideal candidate is a &quot;people person&quot; of high character, honesty, and integrity. We are looking for an active and innovative individual who is passionate about helping people and protecting their community. Whether you're starting a career in law enforcement, transitioning from another law enforcement job, or transitioning from military service, there is a place for you at the Bannock County Sheriff's Office.
If these values and opportunities appeal to you, take the first step into a life-changing career by applying today! 
 
<div>Position Summary 
The principal function of a sworn employee in this class is to perform security duties to ensure the safety and security of the County detention center. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a Sergeant. Some latitude is granted to the employee but work is subject to stringent state and County legal guidelines. The principal duties of this class are performed in a work environment in which the employee is subject to potential personal danger, injury, and health hazards. 
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities 
<ul><li>Monitors the activities of the staff and inmates in the County detention facility to ensure the safety and security of the facility;</li><li>Communicate effectively with other employees via two-way radio transmissions, email, verbal and written forms to relay and receive important information;</li><li>Monitors the activities of the staff and inmates to ensure standards, policies, and procedures are implemented and followed;</li><li>Monitors the activities of the staff and inmates to ensure the rights of inmates are protected;</li><li>Processes new inmates into the facility, including fingerprinting, photography, physical search, processing documents, data entry, housing assignment, clothing issuance, and related booking duties;</li><li>Arrests suspects/inmates on warrants and serves warrants as necessary following proper process and procedures;</li><li>Performs release duties, including checking court orders, records, and related paperwork to ensure proper disposition;</li><li>Maintains facility security by patrolling the secure areas within and around the detention center, following policies, procedures, and established timelines;</li><li>Maintains facility security by monitoring and operating electronic doors, monitoring internal radio traffic, and operating security systems;</li><li>Monitor fire alarm emergency panels and advises Detention Deputies of the emergency. Ensures that Deputies respond to and address the emergency;</li><li>Issues keys to Deputies reporting for work. Responsible for completing key control inventory each shift and ensuring that all keys are returned after Deputy's shift completion;</li><li>Maintains facility security by searching for and seizing weapons, drugs, contraband, and related items. Must have thorough knowledge and training of various forms of weapons, drugs and contraband to effectively identify and properly deal with them;</li><li>Handles and secures any evidence according to proper process and procedure;</li><li>Ensures safety and security of the inmates, visitors and staff members by responding to fire alarms and assisting with evacuations when necessary in accordance with proper process and procedures;</li><li>Monitors inmate behavior and activities in a variety of situations, including housing; recreation; work assignments; meals; showers; interactions with other inmates and officers; visitation; and telephone calls;</li><li>Responds to back-up calls to control violent and resistive inmates that are using non-lethal and possibly lethal force against other inmates, employees or visitors and gain control of them utilizing the proper use of force and restraint methods;</li><li>Accountable daily for keys issued, key control;</li><li>Is civilly liable for actions or inactions;</li><li>Performs census count at prescribed intervals to determine population and that inmates are accounted for;</li><li>Distributes and/or assists in the distribution of medications (in the absence and with approval from medical staff), mail, personal hygiene, and commissary items;</li><li>Performs perimeter security checks;</li><li>Transports and escorts inmates, as assigned;</li><li>Supervises inmate hygiene, including showers, clean clothing, and laundry;</li><li>Responds to inmate requests for medical assistance following policies and procedures;</li><li>Maintains logs, records, reports, and required documentation;</li><li>Investigates incidents occurring within the detention facility, prepares reports, and related court documents, and may testify in court;</li><li>Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with federal, state, County, and Office statutes, laws, ordinances, policies, procedures, and safety practices.</li></ul> 

Other Duties and Responsibilities 
<ul><li>Works non-traditional hours; the facility is staffed 24 hours/day and must be available weekends and holidays;</li><li>Performs other related duties as required including those of booking officer;</li><li>Is required to sign-up on the on-call list for at least 14 days every three months. Employee is responsible to respond and work a shift when called upon due to an employee calling in sick, etc.</li></ul> 

Competency Requirements: 
Knowledge of: 
<ul><li>Detention methods, procedures, practices, equipment, and objectives;</li><li>County procedures including booking, detention, handling and release of inmates;</li><li>Federal and state laws, statutes, and codes applicable to detention and the jail environment;</li><li>County and Office policies, procedures, and practices, including inmate restraint procedures;</li><li>Basic law enforcement methods, techniques, equipment and objectives;</li><li>Officer safety skills including defensive tactics, arrest and control procedures, weapons retention and disarming, ground control, hostage procedures, handcuffing and firearm operations;</li><li>Standard office equipment, personal computers, and job-related software;</li><li>Two-way radio Police 10 Codes and operation procedures;</li><li>Idaho Jail Standards and Guidelines;</li><li>Court and bonding procedures and processes;</li><li>Specialized equipment used in booking and detention, including but not limited to, fingerprinting and photography equipment, emergency breathing and rescue equipment (SCBA), two-way radios, restraint equipment, stand-off equipment, firearms, and related equipment;</li><li>First Aid and CPR.</li></ul> 
Ability to: 
<ul><li>Follow written and oral instructions;</li><li>Monitor inmates to ensure safety and security of the inmates, staff, and facility;</li><li>Operate specialized detention equipment;</li><li>Operate standard office equipment, including a personal computer using program applications appropriate to assigned duties;</li><li>Qualify and maintain certification with firearms, oleoresin capsicum, taser, arrest/control and defensive tactics, handcuffing, weapons retention and disarming, CPR and First Aid, self-controlled breathing apparatus (SCBA, Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), ground control techniques, use of force, hostage procedures, etc. (Must maintain a minimum of forty (40) hours of training bi-annually to maintain POST Certification);</li><li>Demonstrate proficiency in the use and care of firearms;</li><li>Operate a motor vehicle;</li><li>Maintain, interpret, and produce records, logs, documentation, and reports;</li><li>Escort inmates to and from facilities, to and from court, and other appointments;</li><li>Deal verbally and/or physically with uncooperative, distraught, mentally ill and hostile inmates;</li><li>Use the appropriate amount of force in relation to the inmate resistance or need for force in accordance with proper process and procedure to control resistive, violent and aggressive inmates;</li><li>Recognize and respond appropriately to unusual medical, physical, or mental conditions of inmates;</li><li>Work independently as well as in teams, including with special response and security teams;</li><li>Understand and apply departmental, state, and local law enforcement procedures, policies, rules and regulations;</li><li>Analyze situations quickly and objectively, to recognize actual and potential dangers, and to determine proper course of action;</li><li>Cope with stressful situations calmly, fairly, tactfully, and with respect for individual rights;</li><li>Establish and maintain effective working relationships with inmates, fellow staff members, supervisors, other County employees, the public, and with persons with varied racial, ethnic, or economic backgrounds;</li><li>Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing and prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports;</li><li>Keep immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways to address them;</li><li>Respond to citizen requests in a courteous and effective manner;</li><li>Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines; Make split second decisions during emergency situations.</li></ul> 

Acceptable Experience and Training 
<ul><li>High school diploma or GED equivalency is required; degree in criminal justice or related field is preferred, and;</li><li>Law enforcement or detention facility experience is preferred; or</li><li>Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work;</li><li>Must successfully complete a polygraph examination upon hire;</li><li>Must successfully complete the Police Officer Safety and Training (POST) Physical Fitness Test upon hire</li><li>Must be 18 years of age</li></ul> 
Special Qualifications 
<ul><li>Idaho POST basic detention certification within one year of hire is required;</li><li>Idaho driver's license is required.</li></ul> 

Essential Physical Abilities 
<ul><li>Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions, communicate effectively in person, on a two-way radio, and a telephone, and discern sounds against normal background noise requiring investigation or indicating an emergency situation;</li><li>Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions, review a wide variety of written and electronic text materials, and discern behavior and activities requiring investigation or indicating an emergency situation;</li><li>Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to write reports, utilize required specialized equipment, operate standard office equipment and a personal computer, and operate a motor vehicle;</li><li>Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, agility, reflexes, and physical strength, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time, lift up to 50 pounds, respond physically to restrain inmates, and work in a detention environment.</li></ul> 
Bannock County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 
 
Veteran's Preference Given Pursuant to Idaho Code.</div></div>

Deputy Sheriff - Detention

Jackson County

JOB Position SummaryAs a Court Officer, transport prisoners to and from jail, attend arraignments and other court proceedings, serve as court bailiff, serve bench warrants/making arrests, and providing general security for the court and staff. In the Collections capacity, review files and tickets on individuals delinquent in Court payments, locate individuals and make payment arrangements. Easily apply by entering your contact information and uploading your cover letter and resume.Position DescriptionKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
 1. Transports inmates to and from the county jail utilizing handcuffs, shackles and other restraints as appropriate. Maintains security of prisoners in court. Escorts prisoners to other areas of the court as appropriate.
 
2. Attends arraignments and other court proceedings as requested. Maintains arraignment log and lists basic case information, and assists in updating court files by entering information in to the computer. Generates new notices, bond documents, and other documents as needed.
 
3. Serves as bailiff for the court as requested. Escorts jurors to jury room and courtroom and provides for the security of jurors.
 
4. Maintains and operates courtroom virtual video equipment.
 
5. Works with the probation department providing assistance for the community service program and other areas as requested.
 
6. Provides general security for the court and staff. Maintains vigilance in courtrooms and hallways and attempts to defuse or prevent confrontations. Assists in security for high profile cases by clearing the hallways or implementing other security measures.
 
7. Locates and retrieves files needed for court and maintains security of files. Ensures delivery of files to proper division of the court.
 
8. Assists the public by giving information on court procedures and general directions.
 
9. Serves bench warrants and makes arrests as requested.
 
10. Administers drug tests and sends to lab as needed.
 
11. Monitors pay or serve orders to make sure payment is made or weekend is served in jail.
 
12. Updates JIS by disposing cases, entering fines and costs, amending charges, dismissing charges, producing nolle’s and acquittals, correcting abstracts and clearing suspensions.
 
13. Coordinates MDOC video arraignments and conferences and coordinates with jail facilities regarding transport of inmates needed for court.
 
14. Monitors probable cause conferences between lodged defendants and their attorneys.
 
15. Locates delinquent individuals and contacts them by letter and/or telephone to initiate collection efforts.
 
16. Conducts interviews and offers guidance to delinquent persons.
 
17. Contacts individuals delinquent on fines or costs to collect outstanding fines and costs owed to the court. Reviews accounts and income, collects information on employer, reviews payment obligations.
 
18. Reviews computer generated reports of payment records and contacts individuals to learn of reason for delinquency and attempts to get payment.
 
19. Initiates enforcement on delinquent payers and conducts show causes on individuals or people who are in arrears on their payments or have not paid fines and costs.
 
20. Assists other staff on a temporary basis as requested.
 
21. Posts daily court docket.
 
Other Functions
 
22. Produces driving records, criminal history and judicial data warehouse records as requested.
 
23. Escorts witnesses/victims to their vehicles for safety purposes when requested.
 
QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High School Diploma or equivalent, with some advanced coursework in law enforcement and criminal justice. Associate's Degree in related area preferred.
 
Experience: Two to three years of experience in a court, police agency or other related area as a law enforcement officer or in a security capacity preferred or completion of Basic District Court Bailiff Training within 1 year of hire.
 
Other Requirements: Valid Michigan Drivers’ License. Ability to be deputized. Ability to be certified in the following: Taser, LEIN, and PBT. MCOLES certification preferred. Certified Electronic Operator preferred.

Court Collections Officer

Boundary County

JOB TITLE: Emergency Communication Specialist ( Dispatch)DEPARTMENT: SheriffImmediate Supervisor Dispatch Supervisorfull time with benefits$24.81 per hourPerforms all duties of an Emergency Communications Officer (ECO): Answer 911 calls, text to 911, TTY, administrative calls, monitor multiple radio channels and relay accurate and pertinent information to the appropriate agency or agencies using both phone and radio. Provide information to law enforcement officers in the field regarding driver&rsquo;s licenses, vehicle registration, warrants and other pertinent information. Monitor status of law enforcement, fire, EMS, and other responding units at all times. Enter and remove court documents into databases including warrants, protection orders, stolen articles, vehicles, guns, and missing persons. Monitor surveillance cameras for building security and safety of Detention Deputies. Operate jail doors. ECO&rsquo;s may be required to assist in the jail with pat searches, clothing exchanges, and strip searches. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, a clear, strong voice, and the ability to remain composed and professional under extremely stressful situations. Must have above average critical thinking skills and the ability to gather information from a number of sources, render rapid decisions ensuring the most effective response, and communicate information accurately, yet concisely.High School Diploma or equivalent required. Must have valid Idaho driver&rsquo;s license. Must successfully pass the County&rsquo;s pre-employment, and subsequent random drug testing, and stringent Sheriff&rsquo;s Office background and selection process. Experience in computer operation and data processing. Proficient typing ability and general office skills. Must pass ILETS / NCIC entry and inquiry tests within six months of employment and maintain ILETS certification bi-annually. Must obtain Idaho POST certification within one year of employment. Closing Date: open until filledJob Type: Full-timePay: $24.81 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Sheriff Dispatch

Linn County

<div>JOB Linn County is committed to creating a Customer-Center Culture placing our internal &amp; external customers at the center of everything we do! Why do we do this? We get that question a lot. The answer is simple: We want our customers to have a positive experience. Our co-workers are customers too. Exceptional internal customer satisfaction leads to exceptional customer satisfaction for the public! 
 
Why work at Linn County?<ul><li>
Competitive wages with annual pay increases</li><li>
Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension Plan (IPERS)</li>
Training &amp; professional development opportunities 
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Hourly Wage: 
$34.40* with annual increases 
<ul><li>Increases to $36.19 effective 7/1/26</li></ul> 

About Courthouse/Transport Security Officer: 
This is a part-time, on-call position. Performs work of routine difficulty involving providing courthouse security and transportation of male and female inmates to different locations/appointments. Work is performed under general supervision of Deputy Sheriff-Sergeant. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
<ul><li>Provides courthouse security by operating screening devices, observing the public upon entry, directing visitors to the proper location, answering questions, responds to calls from various departments for assistance with unruly customers; may provide a security presence for other County buildings.</li><li>
Transports inmates to various locations for appointments, hearings, courthouse, etc.</li><li>
Patrols an assigned area checking doors and windows and examines premises of county buildings; investigates suspicious conditions and complaints and makes arrests of persons who violate the laws.</li><li>
Oversees the care and custody of inmates and mental health patients, escorts inmates from jail to courthouse, hospitals, appointments, or other institutions and back again; may perform inmate strip searches on inmates as needed.</li><li>
May perform the duties of a jailer, including booking and processing inmates, fingerprinting, and photographing prisoners and screening visitors.</li><li>
May assist on medical calls with CPR and basic first aid.</li><li>
Maintains records and prepares reports.</li></ul>
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Shifts vary as needed. Up to 32 hours per week</div>

COURTHOUSE/TRANSPORT SECURITY OFFICER (PART-TIME)

The Judiciary, State of Hawaii

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Position Specific Description</h2></div>
<div><div>Recruitment Number 26-103LJ, Social Worker IV (Public Guardian), SR-22*, Kauai. 
 
<ul><li>Hourly rate effective July 1, 2026.</li></ul> 

Note: This position is a permanent, part-time (20 hours per week) position. This position requires a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.</div></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Summary of Duties</h2></div>
<div>This position provides guardianship and case management services for incapacitated adults under the supervision of the Office of the Public Guardian. Responsibilities include conducting interviews and assessments to determine client needs; monitoring the health, safety, and welfare of wards; making decisions regarding care and services; developing and monitoring treatment plans; and coordinating with case managers, service providers, and community agencies to ensure appropriate support and resources are provided. The position attends and testifies in court proceedings, prepares and submits guardianship reports, provides information, consultation, and referrals regarding guardianship matters, and assists in maintaining collaborative relationships with courts, attorneys, service providers, and community organizations. Additional duties include supervising social work interns and volunteers, conducting training and educational outreach on guardianship issues, and maintaining accurate case documentation and records. Assigned cases are primarily located on Kauai but may include responsibilities on neighboring islands as needed.</div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Minimum Qualification Requirements</h2></div>
<div>Education Requirement: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor&rsquo;s degree which included a minimum of twelve (12) semester credit hours in courses such as social work, social welfare, criminal justice, human services, counseling, psychology, sociology, or other related social sciences. 
 
Excess work experience as described under Specialized Experience below, or any other responsible administrative, professional or analytical work experience which provided knowledge and abilities comparable to those acquired in four (4) years of successful study while completing a college or university curriculum leading to a bachelor&rsquo;s degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. To be acceptable, the experience must have been of such scope, level and quality as to assure the possession of comparable knowledge and abilities. 
 
The education or experience background must also demonstrate the ability to write clear and comprehensive reports and other documents; read and interpret complex written material; and solve complex problems logically and systematically. 
 
Specialized Experience: Two and one-half (2-1/2) years of progressively responsible professional social work experience which involved utilizing a variety of social work skills and exercising professional judgement in the process of assisting individuals and their families with identifying their problems, evaluating the situation realistically, and considering resources and alternative courses of action pertinent to their needs and circumstances. The work typically involves conducting assessments; developing and implementing a plan of treatment programs and services; working cooperatively with other professionals, community agencies or institutions, in an interdisciplinary team; and evaluating the client&rsquo;s progress and adjusting plans as appropriate. 
 
Non-Qualifying Experience: Experience which did not provide the necessary professional social work concepts and theories and the background and knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of professional social work will not be considered as qualifying experience. Examples of non-qualifying experience include, but are not limited to: 
 
(1) Experience providing supportive services to professional social workers, vocational rehabilitation specialists, housing managers, or other professional workers in such programs as public welfare, family court, etc. 
(2) Experience determining the eligibility of applicants/recipients for benefits under a public welfare program such as medical assistance, food stamps and other benefits. 
(3) Experience providing vocational, educational, psychological, or pastoral counseling. 
(4) Experience providing occupational or physical therapeutic services. 
(5) Peace Corps or VISTA work experience which did not require the application of professional knowledge of the principles and practices of social work and/or was not performed under competent professional supervision. 
(6) Experience relocating clients who are displaced as a result of urban renewal or other similar reasons. 
(7) Trainee level type social work experience will not be considered qualifying unless work is performed under competent professional social work supervision. 
 
Substitution Allowed: 
 
1. A bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Social Work or Criminal Justice Administration from an accredited four (4) year college or university qualifies for Social Worker II or six (6) months of experience. 
2. A master&rsquo;s degree in Social Work or Criminal Justice Administration from an accredited college or university qualifies for Social Worker III or one and one-half (1-1/2) years of experience. 
3. A Ph.D. degree in Social Work or Criminal Justice Administration from an accredited college or university qualifies for Social Worker IV or two and one-half (2-1/2) years of experience. 
 
Selective Certification Requirement - Driver's License: This position requires a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle. 
 
Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Requirement (28 CFR 115.17, 115.117, 115.217 and 115.317): For this position, applicants may have contact with detainees in juvenile facilities and lockups, with inmates detained in a prison or jail, or with residents of community confinement facilities. 
 
In accordance with the Federal PREA Law, the Hawaii State Judiciary shall not hire or promote anyone who may have contact with detainees in juvenile facilities and lockups, with inmates detained in a prison or jail, or with residents of community confinement facilities who: 
 
a. Has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institution; 
b. Has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; 
c. Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in b above; or 
d. Has been the subject of substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or sexual harassment, or resigned during a pending investigation of alleged sexual abuse or sexual harassment.</div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Supplemental Information</h2></div>
<div>Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to Recruitment@courts.hawaii.gov, or mailed to the following address: Hawaii State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. 
 
Education: If you are using education as a substitution for experience, you must submit a copy of your transcript(s) or diploma(s) at the time of application. If you are selected for a position, we will request an official transcript (not a copy) at a later date. The official transcript must indicate completion of the training and/or the awarding of the appropriate degree.</div></div></div>

Social Worker IV (Public Guardian)

Hall County

<div>*Salary - Depending on Qualifications* 
JOB SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for indigent interviews for the Public Defender&rsquo;s office, State Court, Juvenile Court and Family Law Information Center.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
This position is responsible in assisting the public, answering phones, attending court proceedings, creating and maintaining excel reports.
Receiving and tracking payments and contracts, processing attorney complaints, receiving and processing invoices.
This position is also responsible for verifying assets on applications, responding to inmate letters, preparing appointment orders for judges, accessing and entering attorney information on ICON, entering daily entries of appearance for all criminal cases in Hall County, preparing and mailing approval/denial letters to defendants, preparing daily emails to jail for inmate interviews, and completing all filing for defendants files.
This position is responsible for tracking indigent defense coverage for State Court proceedings.
Preparing calendars and attending court proceedings for State and Superior court.
Preparing, sending, and tracking all new Public Defender clients.
Maintains Public Defender report.
Prepares deposits and maintains deposit report.
Helps track attorney invoices on excel reports.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Perform other related duties as assigned. 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Education and Experience:
Associate&rsquo;s Degree in Criminal Justice, Paralegal Studies, Public Relations, Marketing, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field is required. Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree preferred.
Experiential requirements including three years of office experience and/or any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills.
Must be proficient in using Microsoft Office.</div>

Indigent Defense Case Evaluator

City of Gulfport

<div>
 
 Department:
 
 Municipal Court
 
 
 
 FLSA Status:
 
 Non-Exempt
 
 
 
 Salary:
 
 $31,118.96
 
 
 
 Position Overview
 
 
 
 Under general supervision of the Court Administrator or designee, performs tasks in conjunction with other Deputy Court Clerks and administrative personnel. The Deputy Court Clerk performs a wide variety of clerical, cashiering, collection, courtroom, and administrative support duties for the Municipal Court by following established policies and procedures based upon Mississippi statutes, rules and local ordinances.
 
 
 
 Essential Job Functions
 
 
 
 Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, May include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
 
 
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 Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
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 Performs all court functions and operations within the court&rsquo;s case management system; including data entry, verification of import from police department, courtroom and docket management, collections, and cashier functions.
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 Import documents and scans traffic, parking, criminal misdemeanor affidavits, civil domestic abuse, and environmental code violations into case management system.
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 Research case management system or records management system to retrieve court case information.
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 Electronically file and retrieve court cases, dockets, and affidavits.
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 Notify defendants and counsel of court appearances and prepares subpoenas.
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 Complete court docket preparation prior to court sessions, schedule court events and manage dockets during court sessions.
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 Assists judge in courtroom and coordinate courtroom activity, including attendance at jail arraignments.
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 May perform any and all job duties as it relates to civil domestic violence petitions and environmental code violations.
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 May perform duties as a cashier, collections, warrants, jail, or courtroom clerk.
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 May perform duties associated with cash/surety bonds, appeals or expungements.
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 Opens and verifies mail; scan into the appropriate case; record checks, cash, money orders and other court related documents.
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 Respond to record requests in a timely manner including certifying documents.
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 Answers telephone and responds to requests from citizens regarding any and all Municipal Court operations processes and/or polices.
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 Receives and routes court documents as applicable between judicial chambers, prosecutor&rsquo;s office, and police department to ensure accurate and proper filling.
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 Perform all other assigned duties.
 
 
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 Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
 
 
 
 Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
 
 
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 Ability to learn quickly and adapt to the court&rsquo;s computer software system.
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 Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy in processing court records and documents.
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 Knowledge/ability to learn court system operations.
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 Ability to identify and initiate work tasks with minimal supervision.
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 Strong attention to detail.
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 Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with the skills to multi-task.
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 Ability to perform basic mathematics.
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 Basic knowledge and understanding of legal terminology and documents.
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 Strong grammar, writing, and verbal communication skills.
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 Ability to organize work, set priorities and meet critical Court deadlines.
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 The ability to adapt to technological and work environment changes.
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 Must be able to maintain confidentiality of Court documents and records.
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 Must be able to perform data entry and type accurately 30 wpm to perform assigned duties.
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 Ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat.
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 Possess strong customer service skills with the ability to remain calm in sometimes stressful situations.
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 Ability to maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with all court and city employees, and any court related agency or group.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Education And Experience
 
 
 
 High school graduate, plus one (1) to two (2) years of general clerical or business experience. Completion of twenty (20) semester hours of college or an Associate Degree may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience. Other combinations of experience and/or education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted. Previous Court and/or legal experience preferred.
 
 
 
 Licenses or Certificates
 
 
 
 Must have the ability to obtain and complete certification of the National Incident Management System courses(NIMS). Must have a Mississippi driver&rsquo;s license.
 
 
 
 Physical Demands and Working Conditions
 
 
 
 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
 
 Physical requirements include occasional lifting/carrying of 10+ pounds; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer keyboard and basic office equipment. Subject to sitting, standing, reaching, walking, twisting and kneeling to perform the essential functions. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment.
</div>

Deputy Court Clerk I

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