Court Officer - Independent Contractor
About The Position
The Court Officer is appointed by the Van Buren County Courts and authorized under Michigan law to provide Court Officer services. This is an independent contractor position, not employment with Van Buren County. The officer will provide services such as general service of process, execution of orders for seizure or attachment of property, execution of orders of eviction, and exercise of arrest authority. Services are provided on an as-needed basis, and there is no guarantee of minimum work or compensation. The Court Officer acts under the authority of the appointing court and applicable laws, and is responsible for their own tools, vehicle, and equipment. The role may involve contact with individuals under stressful circumstances, requiring prioritization of safety and coordination with law enforcement when necessary.
Requirements
- Meet all requirements of MCR 3.106, applicable Michigan law and court rules, Van Buren County Court requirements, and the Court's Application for Appointment as Court Officer (VBC-1862).
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Ability to read and understand court orders, writs, and related legal documents.
- Strong communication, organizational, and recordkeeping skills.
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
- Ability to remain professional and impartial in difficult or adversarial situations.
- Ability to safely perform duties in residential, commercial, and outdoor environments.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with court process, civil procedure, property management, law enforcement, corrections, or security.
Responsibilities
- Receive, review, serve, and execute court process and orders, including general process, orders of eviction, and orders for seizure or attachment of property.
- Verify that process is valid, properly issued, and within the officer’s jurisdiction before execution.
- Attend premises identified in an order and remove occupants and personal property as authorized.
- Coordinate with parties, attorneys, court personnel, property owners, landlords, tenants, law enforcement, and others involved in the service or execution of court process.
- Request law-enforcement assistance when necessary to safely and lawfully execute a court order.
- Maintain professionalism, neutrality, and appropriate conduct during potentially contentious encounters.
- Document attempts and completed executions and prepare required returns, affidavits, or other court documentation.
- Maintain accurate records of process received, served, executed, or returned.
- Safeguard confidential court and personal information.
- Collect and account for authorized fees and costs, when applicable.
- Perform other court-officer services authorized by the appointment, applicable law, court rules, and the Independent Contractor Agreement.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
