Process Server - Sheriff's Department

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

1d•$21 - $28

About The Position

The Process Server for the Sheriff's Department locates individuals and serves subpoenas, summonses, writs, notices of hearings, and other legal documents, and documents service activities as required by law. The position receives and serves protective orders, injunctions prohibiting harassment, subpoenas, writs of garnishment, and other legal documents through personal service as directed by courts or authorized officials. Work assignments may vary according to departmental needs and are communicated by a supervisor. The Process Server prioritizes deliveries based on service deadlines and the difficulty of locating and serving individuals; researches locations and potential threats; assists Deputy Sheriffs with complex writs; serves process in jail and prison facilities; and researches and serves delinquent County tax notices. The role documents service efforts and expenses, protects confidential information, uses computer systems to retrieve and enter data and maintain activity logs and records, and stays current on applicable service rules. The employee operates and performs operator-level servicing of assigned County vehicles and may testify in court about service of legal documents. A high school diploma or GED is required. A valid driver license is required at application, and a valid, unencumbered Arizona driver license is required at appointment. The employee must be at least 21 at appointment and obtain a Superior Court Process Server Card within four months of employment, maintaining it as a condition of employment. The position requires background screening and a post-offer physical and/or drug screen, as well as proof of immunization(s) and/or TB screening. A 39-month DOT motor vehicle record review is conducted to assess suitability to operate County vehicles.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED certificate.
Valid driver license at time of application.
Valid Arizona driver license at time of appointment, without ignition interlock restrictions.
At least 21 years of age at time of appointment.
Obtain a Superior Court Process Server Card within four months of employment and maintain a current card as a condition of employment.
Pass required background screening, including verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history, and satisfy the required law-enforcement-agency or court background investigation.
Complete a post-offer physical and/or drug screen.
Provide required proof of immunization(s) and/or complete TB screening.
Undergo a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review for suitability to operate County vehicles.

Responsibilities

Receive and personally serve protective orders, injunctions prohibiting harassment, subpoenas, writs of garnishment, and other legal documents as directed by courts or authorized officials.
Arrange process deliveries according to required service timelines and the ease or difficulty of locating and serving individuals.
Research individuals’ locations and assess potential threats in connection with serving process.
Assist Deputy Sheriffs with service of complex writs.
Serve process within jail and prison facilities.
Research and serve delinquent County tax notices.
Document and report efforts and expenses related to service of legal process and notices.
Maintain the security and confidentiality of information encountered or developed while performing assigned duties.
Use computers and terminals for data retrieval and entry, activity logs, expense records, reports, affidavits, and service records.
Maintain knowledge of applicable service rules and requirements, including Arizona Supreme Court and Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure requirements and requirements of courts served.
Operate and perform operator-level servicing of assigned County vehicles.
May testify in court regarding service of legal documents.