Process Server - Sheriff's Department

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

The Process Server locates individuals and serves them with subpoenas, summonses, writs, hearing notices, and other legal documents, documenting service activities as required by law. The position is in the Sheriff's Department. Work assignments may vary according to departmental needs and are communicated by a supervisor. The role requires maintaining the security and confidentiality of information encountered or developed during assigned duties, staying current on applicable service rules, and operating and performing operator-level servicing of assigned County vehicles. The Process Server may testify in court regarding service of legal documents. Minimum education is a high school diploma or GED certificate. A valid driver license is required when applying, and a valid Arizona driver license is required by appointment. A Superior Court Process Server Card must be obtained within four months of employment and maintained as a condition of employment. Applicants must be at least 21 years old at appointment. The position also requires pre-employment background screening and, after a job offer, a physical and/or drug screen and proof of immunization(s) and/or TB screening.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED certificate.
Valid driver license at the time of application.
Valid Arizona driver license at the time of appointment, without ignition interlock restrictions.
Superior Court Process Server Card obtained within four months of employment and maintained as a condition of employment.
Must be at least 21 years old at the time of appointment.
Satisfactory completion of required background investigation and post-offer, pre-employment screening.
Post-job-offer physical and/or drug screen, and proof of immunization(s) and/or TB screening.

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 courts or other authorized officials.
Arranges the order of process deliveries based on service deadlines and the ease or difficulty of locating individuals and serving documents.
Researches to locate individuals, assess potential threats, and properly serve process.
Assists Deputy Sheriffs with service of complex writs.
Serves process within jail and prison facilities.
Researches and serves delinquent County tax notices.
Documents and reports service efforts and expenses.
Maintains required security and confidentiality of information encountered or developed in assigned duties.
Uses computers and terminals for data retrieval and entry, activity logs, expense records, reports, affidavits, and records documenting service.
Maintains currency on service rules and requirements established by the Arizona Supreme Court, Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure, and courts receiving process service.
Operates and performs operator-level servicing of assigned County vehicles.
May testify in court about service of legal documents.