Sheriff Civil Process Deputy

Saline County • Benton, AR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sheriff Civil Process Deputy serves civil summons, subpoenas, notices, and writs of execution and assistance, and carries out related law-enforcement duties under applicable procedures, laws, and department policies. The role investigates subjects’ identities and locations, secures possession of land when ordered by a court, makes arrests and transports prisoners, maintains case files, and may perform patrol, warrant, court security, reporting, and testimony duties. The position works under the direct supervision of the Civil Process Sergeant and the general supervision of the Administration Division Lieutenant. It includes participation in a monthly on-call rotation and may involve regular or irregular hours, extended work during emergencies or staffing shortages, exposure to danger, and required firearm carriage. The position is safety-sensitive and subject to pre-employment, reasonable-suspicion, and random drug and alcohol screening.

The role is based at the Saline County Sheriff's Office, 735 S Neely St, Benton, Arkansas. Starting pay is $51,250 annually for 80 hours per 14-day period. Overtime is earned after physically working 85.5 hours in a 14-day period; hours beyond that threshold are paid at time and one-half. The position offers 12 recognized holidays off, certificate pay according to the certification schedule, and bilingual pay after proficiency is established. The County pays employee group health, dental, and life insurance coverage subject to completion of a wellness check within the designated timeframe, and contributes 15.32% of the employee’s gross pay per pay period toward retirement through the Arkansas Public Employees’ Retirement System.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED indicating high school graduation level; home-school diplomas require Commission approval.
• CLEST-certified law enforcement officer with a minimum of two years of law-enforcement experience.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Possess or be able to immediately obtain a valid Arkansas driver's license.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship upon request.
• No felony convictions.
• Complete at least 24 hours of training per year and mandated annual classes specified by the Commission on Law Enforcement and Training.
• Qualify with a score of 80% with all firearms used or carried.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and policy/procedure manuals, and present information and respond to questions effectively.
• Advanced word-processing and typing skills.
• Ability to use highly complex machines and equipment and specialized or advanced software programs.
• Ability to meet physical readiness testing requirements, including a plank, pushups, and a one-mile walk.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner; carrying a firearm is required.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of experience with a primary assignment as a civil process deputy.

Responsibilities

• Process and serve civil summons, subpoenas, notices to vacate, and writs of execution; investigate subjects to determine their identities and locations.
• Secure possession of land after a court has determined possession.
• Make arrests, transport subjects or prisoners, and explain charges and subsequent steps to arrested subjects.
• Maintain current files for summons, subpoenas, warrants, and executions.
• Assume patrol duties as required.
• Assume warrant duties as required.
• Testify in court in criminal and civil cases.
• Provide court security when required.
• Investigate and prepare incident and accident reports as needed or required.
• Take reports from the public as needed.
• Participate in the monthly on-call rotation for after-hours work activities.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

• 12 recognized holidays off.
• Certificate pay according to the certification schedule, paid in the first pay period in December each year.
• Bilingual pay after proficiency has been established.
• County-paid employee group health, dental, and life insurance coverage, provided the employee obtains a wellness check within the designated timeframe.
• County contribution of 15.32% of employee gross pay per pay period toward retirement through the Arkansas Public Employees’ Retirement System.
• Overtime paid at time and one-half for hours physically worked beyond 85.5 hours during a 14-day work period.

What This Job Offers

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