Court Services Deputy

TITLE:  
COURT SERVICES DEPUTY 

DEPARTMENT:  
SHERIFF’S OFFICE, COURT SERVICES UNIT 

LOCATION:  
GOVERNMENT CENTER 

SUPERVISOR:  
Jail Administrator  

SUMMARY:   

Under supervision of the Jail Administrator, provides a wide variety of services to the courts and Government Center on behalf of the Sheriff to include providing security in courtrooms, hallways, meeting rooms and public areas adjacent to the courts, working a schedule in accordance with the needs of the Sheriff’s Office. This is an at will position and members are appointed to and serve in the unit at the discretion of the Sheriff. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  (ILLUSTRATIVE AND NOT INCLUSIVE) 

• Assists in the screening of all persons and property entering the north wing of the Government Center of the facility; operates equipment necessary to maintain facility security. 

• Responds to incidents throughout the Government Center, securing areas or individuals. 

• Transports in-custody subjects to and from the Green Lake County Correctional Facility and to and from other secure facilities for medical treatment and/or court. 

• Monitors the safety, security and welfare of inmates during transports. 

• May serve civil process warrants, execute writs and enforce orders of the court; monitors and ensures compliance with all statutes and ordinances as they apply to the facility, court visitors and assigned employees. 

• Provides security in the courtrooms as required; responsible for ensuring proper decorum in the courtrooms and the establishment of good order and security of employees and the public. 

• Coordinates court Bailiff duties in cooperation with the Correctional Facility staff and courts when needed. 

• Conducts visual and/or physical inspections of suspicious individuals. 

• Ability to act confidentially, performing assignments with accuracy, patience, tact, integrity, use of good discretion and courtesy; ability to exercise good judgment.  

• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various officials, agencies, co-workers and the general public on a daily basis in a positive manner. 

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English.  

• Ability to understand, retain and follow written oral instruction in English. 

• Thorough knowledge of the operations and requirements of a Sheriff’s Office to ensure efficient and effective operation at all times. 

• Ability to react quickly, efficiently and calmly in an emergency situation and adopt an effective course of action. 

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in all aspects of job functions. 

• Working knowledge of County and Sheriff’s Office rules, policies and procedures with the ability and skill to apply them to various situations. 

• Ability to complete basic math functions; proficient skill entering information into a computer, ability to use computer software; ability to accurately type 30 wpm. 

• Considerable knowledge of civil and criminal law required. 

• Ability to exercise sound judgment in critical situations while maintaining safe standards; knowledge of planning, courtroom supervision, as well as court procedures and directives. 

• Knowledge of civil and criminal law. 

• Ability to meet department standards of physical condition. 

• Skill in the use of a Police vehicle, firearms, bullet resistant vest, handcuffs, police radio, siren, emergency lights, OC spray, fire extinguisher, office equipment, computer and software, telephone, cell phone, cuff belt, ankle restraints, recording devices, flash light, spot light, first aid kit, bio-hazard kit, MDC, TIME System and all other software programs used by the Sheriff’s Office, Taser, AED and CPR mask, people and package scanners and metal detectors and may be issued additional equipment based on qualifications and assignments.  May be required to carry and answer an assigned cell phone and be subject to call out.  May carry approved firearms. 

QUALIFICATIONS:  

EDUCATION:  High school diploma or equivalent with 60 post high school credits required.   

EXPERIENCE / JOB KNOWLEDGE: Civil or military law enforcement work or any equivalent combination of education or experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.  

At the time of hire, requirements include Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Basic Police (LESB) Certification with arrest powers.  Must qualify annually or as required by LESB Unified Tactical Concepts. Must possess and maintain a valid Wisconsin driver’s license.  Visual acuity must be correctable to 20/20.  Must obtain CPR and AED certification within one year of hire.  Must meet all state and county mandated certification requirements for Deputy Sheriff. 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  About 90% of the time is spent walking, standing, sitting, talking, hearing, using near and far vision and low to medium fingering. Kneeling, stooping, crouching, grappling, crawling, running, climbing, balancing, bending, jumping, reaching and feeling are done about 10% of the time. Other actions may be required in unusual or non-regular situations.  The Department reserves the right to assess the medical and physical fitness of each employee’s ability to fully perform the expected duties of the position. 

Management’s assignment of essential functions is not designed to limit the manner in which duties may be accomplished.  Management shall comply with all applicable workplace laws and shall communicate with any employee with a disability to determine the availability of a reasonable accommodation(s) to allow the employee to perform the essential functions of the job. 

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:   Over 95% of the time is spent either inside a climate controlled building or vehicle.  Approximately 5% may be spent outside in possibly adverse weather conditions, including but not limited to extreme cold, heat, rain, sleet, snow, wind and noise.  It may be necessary to traverse uneven or hilly terrain while in the field. 

This is a public service position, and employee is required to be courteous, cooperative and respectful at all times with the public and clients; also establishes and maintains a courteous and cooperative and respectful working relationship with other employees, supervisors and public officials. 

This position description has been prepared to assist in defining job responsibilities, physical demands, working conditions and needed skills.  It is not intended as a complete list of job duties, responsibilities and/or essential functions.  This description is not intended to limit or modify the rights of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under supervision. The county retains and reserves any and all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from, any section of this document as it deems, in its' judgment, to be proper. 

Green Lake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Green Lake County complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Green Lake County has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.