Deputy Sheriff Positions

Full Job Description

St. Louis County Sheriff's Office, operating within the Department of Judicial Administration, provides a variety of courtroom related services. Currently, we are seeking dependable, self-motivated individuals to work within Bailiff and Civil process positions.

• The role of Bailiff maintains peace, order, and security within the courtroom. Starting salary is $18.07 hourly.
• The role of Civil Process is responsible to process and serve legal documents within assigned geographic areas. Starting salary is $18.07 hourly.

Current and qualified applications will be considered to establish an Eligible List to fill current and future vacancies. Applications are valid for six months after the date of submission. If you are not notified within six months, you will need to reapply.

Requirements

EXAMPLES OF BAILIFF DUTIES:

• Maintains security by inspecting and securing the courtroom, surrounding hallways and doors, and the judge's chamber before and after court sessions.
• Maintains order by observing courtroom proceedings to prevent unnecessary disruptions and taking custody of individuals as instructed by the judge.
• Provides assistance to the jury panel by giving instructions, answering general questions, ensuring no contact occurs with unauthorized materials or persons, and escorting to and from the jury deliberation room.
• Provides assistance to the judge and courtroom personnel by reviewing courtroom documents for completion, serving legal papers, and by filing, retrieving, and faxing documents.
• Responds to medical emergencies as appropriate.
• Successfully completes in-service trainings.
• Exercises appropriate judgement in use of personal protection items.
• Carries personal protection items in approved manner.
• Performs additional duties as required.

EXAMPLES OF CIVIL PROCESS DUTIES:

• Receives, processes, and documents proper service of legal papers as prescribed by law, using a personal vehicle, to residents and businesses.
• Performs administrative duties in the office regarding civil process and execution.
• Serves as bailiff on an as-needed basis to maintain order and to ensure the courts run smoothly.
• Successfully completes in-service trainings.
• Exercises appropriate judgement in use of personal protection items.
• Carries personal protection items in approved manner.
• Performs additional duties as required.

Qualifications

BAILIFF

• Equivalent to one year of professional work experience in execution of civil and criminal process (law enforcement, investigations, corrections, enforcement positions, or Deputy Sheriff positions).
  
  
  
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (BAILIFF):
  • Current CPR (Adult and Child) and AED certification is required within 90 days of employment
  • Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
  • Must maintain qualifying standards in both the handgun and TASER within 6 months of hire
  • Must possess and maintain a department-approved personal handgun in good working condition for work shifts within 30 days of employment
  • May be required to possess and maintain a department-approved personal TASER in good working condition for work shifts

CIVIL PROCESS

• Equivalent to one year of professional work experience in execution of civil or criminal processes (law enforcement, investigations, corrections, enforcement positions, or Deputy Sheriff positions).

• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (CIVIL PROCESS):
  • Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
  • Use of a personal vehicle is required; mileage will be reimbursed in accordance with federal guidelines
  • Must maintain qualifying standards in both the handgun and TASER within 6 months of hire
  • Must possess and maintain a department-approved personal handgun in good working condition for work shifts within 30 days of start date
  • May be required to possess and maintain a department-approved personal TASER in good working condition for work shifts

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