Civil Specialist - Sheriff's Office

County of Anoka • Andover, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Anoka County Sheriff's Office is seeking a professional, positive Civil Specialist to serve the community and support its mission to protect and serve while preserving public trust. The role processes civil intake paperwork—including mortgage foreclosures, mechanics liens, summons and complaint orders, writs of recovery, orders for protection, harassment orders, judgments, subpoenas, garnishments, and writs of execution—and maintains civil records systems. The position is full-time, non-exempt, and on-site at the Sheriff's Office in Andover, Minnesota. Expected hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position is represented by the Law Enforcement Labor Services union (LELS).

Requirements

• High school diploma and at least two years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and coordinate workflows.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with frequent interruption.
• Ability to credibly testify in a court of law.
• Must meet applicable pre-employment screening and qualification-check requirements; the County may require a criminal/driving background check, drug screen, DOT physical, and/or other checks.

Nice To Haves

• One year (2,080 annual hours) of full-time related clerical experience, including heavy word processing.
• Job-related experience in law enforcement, corrections, or a legal environment.
• Secondary education in business, human services, administration, or a closely related field.
• Current BAC/CJIS certification.
• Knowledge of generally accepted office procedures and laws governing data practices.
• Knowledge of Minnesota Offense Codes, BAC, Odyssey, CJIS, Criminal Justice Reporting System (CJRS), and National Crime Center (NCIC).

Responsibilities

• Interpret and accurately and consistently review information from a variety of sources.
• Make timely decisions in accordance with regulations regarding modifications and validations.
• Review and correct entries and cancellations of information in multiple systems.
• Assist the public with properly completing paperwork.
• Serve as a liaison between the public, Attorney’s Office, and Sheriff’s Office regarding civil process.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group as assigned.
• Process civil intake paperwork, including mortgage foreclosures, mechanics liens, summons and complaint orders, writs of recovery, orders for protection, harassment orders, judgments, subpoenas, garnishments, and writs of execution.
• Maintain civil records systems.

Benefits

• 24 days of paid flexible time off.
• Up to 12.5 paid holidays in the first year.
• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits, and more.
• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees at the Anoka County Government Center.
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED