Circuit Court Of Jackson County, Missouri
	Vacant Position
	Date: 03/09/2020 Posting No.: 2019171
	REPOSTED

Salary Range For Internal/Rehire Applicants: $13.16 - $18.45 Hourly

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS CLICK HERE; INTERNAL APPLICANTS GO TO EPICOR ESS (The internal application for promotion/transfer may be obtained on the HR ICON on Lotus Notes) Employment Specialist: . Applicants for clerical positions which require skill testing must be tested for consideration. ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES APPLYING FOR THESE POSITIONS MUST SUBMIT AN INTERNAL APPLICATION FORM TO HUMAN RESOURCES.

POSITION PURPOSE:

• To provide timely, efficient, and professional service of a variety of legal papers to individuals, businesses, and governmental agencies.

• 60% Serve legal papers on persons and businesses located in Jackson County; post or serve eviction notices.
  · Serve summonses, writs, court orders, orders of protection, 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;
  · review documents daily for timely service and determine daily route to travel efficiently;
  · exercise precautions for personal safety on all service and may utilize self-defense equipment, which may include oleoresin capsicum (OC/pepper spray) and a Court issued firearm, depending on department;
• 20% Complete documentation and records regarding service, attempted service, revisions, etc.
  · complete service return forms to accurately record date and time of service, attempted service, revisions to service, significant occurrences, etc.;
  · ensure statutory requirements of service of process are adhered to;
  · return non-est documents to supervisor;
• 15% Contact respondents and attorneys in regard to time of service, addresses, appropriate person to serve, etc.; perform related duties as directed or required
  · contact plaintiff attorneys to determine accurate address, appropriate individual to serve, and problems with service;
  · contact individuals to advise of service and determine best time and location, if necessary;
  · question individuals to determine best accessibility to individuals to be served;
  · 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;
• 5% Attend training and meetings; serve on Court or Department committees as directed.
  · attend staff meetings, self-defense and other work related training;
  · perform related work as required.

• EXEMPTION STATUS: Non-exempt
  
• SUPERVISION OF: None
  
• SUPERVISION BY: Director, Assistant Director and Supervisor, Civil Process Deputies and Process Servers at Circuit Court; Coordinator, Support Unit at Family Court. Provide general supervision.
  
• SERVICE RESPONSIBILITY: External: Serves court documents and answers inquiries regarding service and court procedures. Internal: minimal requirement.
  
• PRIMARY EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS USED: Personal vehicle; smart phone; calendar and clock or watch; various court and legal documents; Circuit Court: must carry Court-issued, concealed firearm, protective body armor, oleoresin capsicum (OC/pepper spray) and other self-defense equipment.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: (Education above the minimum stated may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required general experience; experience above the minimum stated may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education.)
  
• EDUCATION: High School graduate or equivalent.
  
• EXPERIENCE: One year work experience in law enforcement, service of process, or other related fields.
  

· Knowledge of Court procedures, legal documents, laws and legal factors pertaining to civil law;
· some knowledge of county areas and streets;
· ability to work flexible and non-traditional hours;
· ability to access buildings, businesses and residences, including significant walking, standing and climbing stairs;
· ability to lawfully operate a vehicle and in a safe and prudent manner;
· ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
· ability to communicate concisely and effectively, both orally and in writing;
· ability to relate in a professional fashion to individuals from a variety of cultural, economic and ethnic backgrounds;
· ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions;
· ability to make sound decisions in accordance with laws, regulations and departmental policies and procedures;
· ability to read local maps;
· basic computer skills to include operation of a smart phone.

• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
  

  · Must have valid drivers’ license from state of residence.
  · If driving non-court vehicle for court business, must have current auto liability insurance and properly licensed vehicle.
  · Must be able to provide proof of the above.
  · All applicants for this position are subject to testing for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
  · Employees in this position are subject to random and reasonable suspicion testing for illegal drug use.
  · Must submit to and pass criminal background check as prescribed by Courts.
  

  • CIVIL PROCESS: Required to successfully obtain firearm authorization and successfully complete court approved firearm qualification program and wear protective body armor.
    
• WORKING CONDITIONS: Work environment and facilities required to work in as well as physical demands and/or mental requirements. (This is not an inclusive list; other tasks/duties may be assigned.)
  
  
  Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but occasional temperature changes may occur; exposed to various weather conditions when performing field service work. Drives vehicle during day or night to locate and access residences and businesses in year-round weather conditions; significant time walking, standing, and climbing stairs; possible hostile confrontations.
  
  DRIVING/TRAVEL – 70% of time – Required when travelling in the field.

SITTING - 80% of time – Required when driving and when completing personal computer, paperwork, and telephone work assignments.

STANDING - 10% of time – Required when waiting for entrance to building or for someone to answer door.

WALKING - 15% of time – Required when going between vehicle and buildings.

LIFTING/CARRYING - 30 lbs. – Required when lifting or carrying firearms or body armor.

PUSHING/PULLING - 30 lbs. – Required when moving file boxes and departmental supplies; and when gaining access into residences or businesses.

VISION – Must be adequate to drive and perform field service word and to complete paperwork or use personal computer, for completion of reports, forms, and correspondence.

HEARING – Must be adequate for normal conversation with employees, attorneys, plaintiffs, defendants or law enforcement agencies and for communicating via telephone.

SPEECH – Must be able to speak and understand English clearly to provide detailed information by telephone and in person.

CLIMBING/BALANCING – Required frequently when negotiating stairs or performing field services work or when entering or exiting vehicle.

STOOPING/KNEELING/CROUCHING/CRAWLING – Required frequently when performing field services work. or when entering or exiting vehicle.

REACHING/HANDLING – Required on most tasks including driving, handling paperwork, etc.