Law Enforcement Certified Deputy Sheriff- Court Services Deputy

Warren County•Warren County, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Deputy Sheriff – Court Services performs law enforcement and protective service duties involving courtroom and courthouse security, civil process, inmate holding, prisoner supervision, and transportation. The position helps ensure 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. Work is performed under the supervision of a Sergeant or designated officer in charge. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, during standard business hours, with occasional evening or weekend flexibility for special assignments.

Requirements

High school graduation or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services law enforcement certification.
Valid driver's license.
Meet and maintain applicable Warren County Sheriff's Office and Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services training, certification, and continuing education requirements.
Maintain qualifications necessary to perform assigned duties as authorized by the Sheriff.
Knowledge of courtroom operations, courthouse security, and 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, and Warren County geography and roadways.
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 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.
Pass a pre-employment criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Experience or training in court operations, civil process, or inmate supervision is desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide courtroom and courthouse security, maintain order during judicial proceedings, respond to disturbances, and carry out lawful orders of the presiding judge.
Escort and safeguard judges, jurors, inmates, and others; conduct security inspections and searches for weapons, contraband, and other threats.
Receive, process, supervise, and transport inmates; maintain custody, security, and order in court holding facilities and during transportation.
Monitor inmate behavior, physical condition, and well-being; maintain holding facility security, inventory personal property, and perform authorized care and screening procedures.
Receive, serve, and execute civil process documents, including summonses, subpoenas, court orders, garnishments, evictions, repossessions, and other legal papers.
Locate individuals for service of process, complete returns of service, conduct property inventories, and carry out Sheriff's sales and other court-ordered actions.
Make arrests, restrain individuals, and take authorized enforcement action using approved defensive tactics and equipment in accordance with law and agency policy.
Prepare and maintain accurate reports, records, logs, and documentation related to court security, civil process, inmate custody, and transportation.
Testify in court and coordinate with judicial personnel, law enforcement agencies, and other entities.
Safely operate assigned vehicles, firearms, restraints, communications equipment, and other law enforcement equipment in accordance with agency policy.
Assist other divisions and personnel as directed and perform related duties as required.