Court Deputy

Curry County, NM; Clovis (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Curry County, NM Court is seeking a Court Deputy to help maintain court security and protect lives and property of residents. This role involves coordinating prisoner security during extraditions and transports for court appearances.

Hours may vary, including evenings and weekends to fit court schedules. Minimum qualifications include a HS diploma or GED, 19+ years old, valid NM driver’s license with limited violations, and firearm qualification. Bilinguals preferred.

Qualifications

• One year of courtroom security experience preferred.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be nineteen (19) years of age or older.
• Ability to write intelligible and complete reports and use good judgment.
• English reading/writing; basic Spanish preferred.
• Able to work independently and exercise discretion.
• Vision 20/20 and color normal vision.
• Firearm qualification with handgun and shotgun (80%+).
• Valid NM driver’s license; obtain NM license within six months.
• No domestic violence, misdemeanors or felonies; no DWI in past five years.
• Ability to perform essential duties and work with listed equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain court security and protect lives and property.
• Oversee prisoner security during extraditions and transportation for court appearances.
• Interact with judges, attorneys, court staff and attendees.
• May work evenings and weekends to accommodate court schedules.
• Work environment varies from courtrooms to transport vehicles.

Skills

Courtroom security

Policy knowledge

Report writing

Spanish (basic)

Independent work

Driver license

Physical fitness

Court testimony

Drug screen

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Handgun proficiency

Shotgun proficiency

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Job Summary

The Court Deputy is responsible for maintaining court security and ensuring the safety and protection of lives and property for Curry County residents. This role involves overseeing prisoner security during extraditions, transportation to various court appearances, medical appointments, and other court-related obligations under the direction of the Sheriff.
The Court Deputy will primarily work within the court system, interacting with judges, attorneys, court staff, and individuals attending court proceedings. This role may involve irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate court schedules and security needs. The work environment may vary from courtrooms to transport vehicles, requiring flexibility and adaptability.

Minimum Qualifications

• One (1) year experience in courtroom security preferred; knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and county laws and policies preferred. Education or experience in interpersonal communications will be helpful but not required.
• High School diploma or GED certificate required.
• Must be nineteen (19) years of age or older.
• Ability to write intelligible and complete reports and deal with situations requiring tact and diplomacy, understanding and good judgement; remain alert at all times and respond quickly in emergency situations; be courteous to the public and must be physically fit.
• Ability to listen, understand and communicate verbally and in writing in English. A written aptitude test may be given. Basic oral communication skills in Spanish preferred.
• Ability to work independently of daily supervision and to exercise discretionary judgment and thinking.
• Vision correctable to 20/20 and no color blindness.
• Must qualify with handgun and shotgun with a minimum score of 80%.
• Must have good hearing and reflexes.
• Must be able to render creditable testimony in a Court of Law.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment drug screen, pre-employment screening and background check;
• Must have a valid driver’s license with no more than two (2) moving violations in the past three (3) years. Must obtain a valid New Mexico driver’s license within six (6) months of employment.
• Must not have any prior domestic violence, misdemeanors or felony convictions and must not have any DWI convictions within the past five (5) years.
• Ability to perform all essential duties as listed below.
• Ability to perform the essential duties in the working conditions described below.
• Ability to work with the equipment, tools and materials listed below.
• Must comply with safety guidelines and policies of the County.