Court Deputy

County Of Riverside • Riverside, CA

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About The Position

The Riverside County Sheriff's Office is seeking multiple Court Deputies to maintain security and order in the Superior Courts of Riverside County. The role involves assisting judges, serving civil and criminal documents, and performing related duties. Candidates should have prior law enforcement experience, and the position requires peace officer authority while on duty. Court Deputies will also assist in processing paperwork when not in courtrooms.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or possession of a Certificate of Proficiency or G.E.D.
• Possession of a California Driver's License.
• Possession of a State of California Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic, Intermediate or Advanced Certificate, or successful completion of the P.O.S.T. Basic Academy.
• U.S. Citizenship by time of appointment.
• Vision requirements: uncorrected vision of no worse than 20/40 correctable to 20/20, normal peripheral fields, and color vision.
• Hearing requirements: no hearing loss greater than 25dB frequencies of 500 to 6,000 in either ear.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a courtroom setting.
• Ability to learn and apply laws, regulations, and policies related to court procedures.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security in Superior Court and enforce court regulations.
• Respond to requests from judges or commissioners for assistance.
• Take charge of jurors during deliberations and answer inquiries regarding court procedures.
• Take defendants into custody and arrange transportation for court and jury.
• Obtain and deliver requested legal papers, books, and documents.
• Transport prisoners to and from the courtroom and detention facility.
• Serve limited civil and criminal documents or assist in processing office paperwork when not needed in courtrooms.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options through the RSA Benefit Trust.
• Safety retirement through CalPERS with multiple tiers.
• Deferred compensation options with two 457 plans.
• Vacation accrual based on years of service.
• Sick leave accrual with unlimited accumulation.
• Paid holidays, typically 12 per year.
• Long-term disability benefits offered through the Riverside Sheriff's Association.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Repair and Maintenance
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees