Civil Process Server Specialist

Seminole County Sheriff's Office•Sanford, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Seminole County Sheriff's Office is seeking a civilian Civil Process Service Specialist to serve non-enforceable civil process on behalf of the Sheriff. This role involves receiving and serving civil process, ensuring compliance with Florida State Statutes and Rules of Civil Procedure, documenting services in a database, maintaining files, and conducting detailed searches to locate individuals for service. The position requires strong investigative skills, effective communication, and the ability to interact with the public in various situations.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Two (2) years related training and experience
Must complete civil process server training and retraining annually
FCIC/NCIC certification required within six (6) months of employment
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License
Fluent in English, spelling, and punctuation
Follow oral and written instructions
Present ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to communicate effectively with the various Departments/Sections within the Sheriff's Office, outside agencies, and the public
Knowledge of Florida State Statutes as it relates to Civil Process and Procedure
Knowledge of Florida Rules of Civil Procedure
Operate radio equipment
Operate a mobile computer terminal
Follow radio procedure
Ability to read maps
Work independently to achieve accurate and timely results
Make decisions based on factual data
Maintain detailed and accurate records in the service of civil process
Understand data entry practices and principles
Interact with the public in adverse situations while exercising a high degree of tact, diplomacy, and persuasion, while using good judgment in seeking compliance in the service of civil process
Ability to demonstrate ethical and professional behavior
Regular and prompt attendance is mandatory
Must complete a NOTARIZED Background Investigation Waiver

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree preferred
Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of related training, education, and experience
Internal applicants must have completed the Seminole County Sheriff's Office one (1) year probationary period

Responsibilities

Receive and serve civil process received through the Civil Section
Ensure compliance with Florida State Statutes and Rules of Civil Procedure
Document service within a database and maintain files and records of court documents
Search biographical data using multiple agency/external databases and other sources to locate persons for the purpose of serving civil process
Answer telephone calls, respond to email correspondence, and interact with the public
Answer related inquiries from the public, agency personnel, and agency partners
Perform other duties as required or as may be necessary for the efficient and effective performance of the position