Sheriff Civil Process Deputy

Saline County • Benton, AR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sheriff Civil Process Deputy serves civil summons, subpoenas, notices, writs of execution, and related legal process; investigates subjects to determine their identities and locations; and secures possession of land after a court determination. The role may also involve making arrests, transporting subjects or prisoners, explaining charges and next steps to arrested individuals, and maintaining files. Deputies may assume patrol or warrant duties, testify in court, provide court security, investigate and prepare incident or accident reports, and take reports from the public. The position participates in a monthly on-call rotation for after-hours work and performs other related duties as assigned.

The position is governed by law-enforcement procedures, state and federal laws, and department policies. It works under the direct supervision of the Civil Process Sergeant and the general supervision of the Administration Division Lieutenant. It is designated safety/security sensitive under Act 593 of 2017, and requires the ability to remain alert and work safely. Carrying a firearm is required, and exposure to danger is possible.

The position is based at the Saline County Sheriff's Office, 735 S Neely St, Benton, Arkansas. Duties take place indoors and outdoors, including potentially hazardous or life-threatening situations. The employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather and occasionally to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and electrical-shock risk. Hours may be regular or irregular and may be extended during emergencies, disasters, staffing shortages, or heavy workloads. The schedule is 80 hours per 14-day period, with 12 recognized holidays off. Overtime is paid at time and one-half for hours physically worked beyond 85.5 in a 14-day period; hours up to that threshold are paid at straight time.

Starting pay is $51,250 annually for a new hire or an established employee certified by CLEST before employment. The position may qualify for certificate pay according to the certification schedule and bilingual pay after proficiency is established. The County pays for employee group health, dental, and life insurance coverage if the employee completes a wellness check within the designated time frame, 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 at least two years of law-enforcement experience.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Possess or be able to immediately obtain a valid Arkansas driver's license.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship upon request.
• No felony convictions.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and policy/procedure manuals, and to present information effectively and respond to questions.
• Advanced word-processing and typing skills.
• Knowledge of law-enforcement principles, practices and techniques; the criminal justice system; self-defense; and firearms use.
• Ability to carry a firearm and maintain constant alertness and work safely.
• Ability to meet the physical readiness testing requirements for sworn deputies.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, sitting, using hands, reaching, communicating, occasionally climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and occasionally lifting or moving more than 100 pounds.
• Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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 identity and location.
• Secure possession of land after the court has determined possession.
• Make arrests and transport subjects or prisoners; explain charges and the steps that will follow to people who are arrested.
• Maintain current files for summonses, subpoenas, warrants, and executions.
• Assume patrol duties as required.
• Assume warrant duties as required.
• Testify in court in criminal and civil cases as needed.
• Act as 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 after-hours on-call rotation, scheduled monthly.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
• 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 the deputy will use or carry.
• Participate in physical readiness testing twice per calendar year, including a plank, pushups, and a one-mile walk.

Benefits

• Starting salary of $51,250 annually for eligible new hires or established employees certified by CLEST before employment.
• 12 recognized holidays off.
• Overtime at time and one-half for hours physically worked beyond 85.5 hours in a 14-day work period; time up to that threshold is paid at straight time.
• Certificate pay according to the certification schedule, paid in the first pay period in December each year.
• Bilingual pay after proficiency is established.
• County-paid employee group health, dental, and life insurance coverage, subject to completion of a wellness check within the designated time frame.
• County retirement contribution of 15.32% of the employee's gross pay per pay period through the Arkansas Public Employees’ Retirement System.

What This Job Offers

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