Court Deputy with APOST Certification
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Job Summary

Work involves providing security for the courts, judges, courthouse employees, and general public; assisting the Sheriff's Training Center staff with the delivery of various training curricula; safely and securely transporting prisoners to and from the Shelby County Jail and local, State and Federal courts; and serving civil process for the courts as needed. THIS POSITION IS PART TIME AND WILL WORK NO MORE THAN 29 HOURS PER WEEK.

• Stationary posting at electronic metal detectors at doorways to ensure no one enters the Shelby County Courthouse with a firearm or potentially dangerous weapon.
• Inspect individuals for weapons (knives, pistol, scissors, screw drivers, mace, etc.) to ensure the safety of the judges, employees, and general public.
• Maintains records.
• Arrests violators and transports them to the jail.
• Directs visitors to the proper offices.
• Answers questions.
• Picks up mail and distributes to the judges.
• Assists with the delivery of training curricula at the Shelby County Sheriff's Training Center.
• Transports local prisoners from the Shelby County Jail to local, State and Federal courts.
• Receives court ordered civil process (subpoenas, complaints, etc...) from clerk for service to the public.
• Assists Chief Bailiff and courthouse Bailiffs as needed.
• Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervision.

Qualifications and Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• APOST Certification.
• Minimum Standards of Training certification.
• Valid Driver's License.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• None.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

WORKING CONDITIONS

Most of the work is performed indoors.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is generally light consisting of standing, sitting, and walking. Force may be necessary in order to maintain control of a situation.

Conditions of Job Offer and Employment

EXAMINATIONS

No written or performance examination will be required for this position. Applicants are screened and certified based on an evaluation of their education, training, experience and other requirements as outlined in this Position Announcement and denoted on their Job Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire.

BACKGROUND CHECK

As part of the pre-employment procedure, former supervisors, employers, police and FBI files, plus references provided by the candidates shall be checked as a precaution against obtaining undesirable employees. Reference and background checks may or may not be completed prior to an offer of employment, and the information shall be handled as privileged information available to appointing authorities in considering applicants.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT/POST OFFER DRUG SCREENING

Shelby County is committed to providing and maintaining a drug-free work environment. After receiving a conditional offer of employment, applicants are required to pass a drug test conducted at a test site designated by Shelby County.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT/POST OFFER MEDICAL EXAMINATION

As a condition of employment after receiving a job offer for this position applicants are required to pass a physical examination conducted by a licensed physician designated by Shelby County.

Shelby County, Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.