Process Server - Sheriff's Department

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Process Server locates individuals and serves them with subpoenas, summons, writs, notices of hearings and other related legal documents, and documents such activities as required by law. As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Valid driver license is required at time of application
• Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment
• Must be 21 years of age at time of appointment, per Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure 4(e)
• Maintenance of a current Superior Court Process Servers Card is a condition of employment; failure to maintain a current Card may be grounds for termination
• Pre-employment background checks
• Satisfactory completion of a background investigation by law enforcement agencies or the courts, due to need for access to law enforcement, corrections or court facilities, records, communications and related materials

Nice To Haves

• A Superior Court Process Server Card is required within four months of employment
• Demonstrable fluency in English and a second language, as determined by the Department Head

Responsibilities

• Receives and serves protective orders, injunctions prohibiting harassment, subpoenas, writs of garnishment and other legal documents by personal service in accordance with direction from the courts or other authorized officials
• Arranges order of process deliveries, according to required timeliness of service required, ease or difficulty of locating named individuals and serving documents, etc.
• Conducts research to locate and assess potential threats posed by individuals and properly serves process
• Assists Deputy Sheriffs with the service of complex writs
• Serves process within jails and prison facilities
• Researches and serves delinquent County Tax notices
• Documents and reports efforts and expenses in service of legal process and notices
• Maintains required security and confidentiality of information encountered or developed in the course of assigned duties
• Uses computers/computer terminals for data retrieval and entry, maintenance of activity logs, expense records and related reports, affidavits and records documenting service provided
• Maintains currency on rules and requirements for service, as determined by the Arizona Supreme Court, Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure and those courts for whom service of process is provided
• Operates and performs operator-level servicing of assigned County vehicles
• May testify in court as to service of legal documents

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Generous health insurance coverage
• Retirement plans
• Flexible work schedules
• Generous family leave policy
• Wellness programs
• Opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs
• County-wide employee recognition program

What This Job Offers

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