Court Security Deputy & Legal Process Server

Lubbock County; Texas; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lubbock County seeks a Court Security Officer to report to Constable Precinct 4. You will provide security at Justice Court facilities, escort jury panels, and assist defendants, witnesses, and visitors.

You will serve various legal papers and ensure safe court operations in a dynamic environment. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a Texas Peace Officer Proficiency Certificate (TCOLE), a valid Texas driver’s license, and the ability to pass background, physical, and drug tests.

Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or GED certificate.
• Proficient knowledge of law enforcement and security operations and the responsibilities of a peace officer.
• Minimum of a Basic Peace Officer Proficiency Certificate from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
• Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Driver's License and an insurable driving record.
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance.
• Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test.
• May be required to work evening and weekend shifts.
• If applicable, must be able to provide a DD214 with an honorable discharge status.

Responsibilities

• Provides security and bailiff duties at the entrance to Justice Court facilities and in and around the courtroom; escorts jury panels; monitors and assists defendants, witnesses, attorneys and visitors.
• Serves legal papers and orders such as subpoenas and writs including attachments, executions, garnishments and restraining orders.
• Checks addresses and researches contact information; engages with attorneys and court staff to obtain correct details.
• Maintains logs and records of service attempts and returns court documents to the proper jurisdiction.
• Enforces laws and may issue citations, arrest violators, or take them before a magistrate.
• Prepares incident reports and administrative forms; maintains activity logs.
• May be exposed to risk of bodily injury; may require evening/weekend shifts and extended hours.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of local laws

Detention equipment handling

Judgment under pressure

Maintain discipline in courts

Inventory / property management

Data entry & clerical tasks

Office equipment proficiency

Computers for word processing

Use or repair small to medium gear

Education

High School diploma or GED

Basic Peace Officer Proficiency Certificate (TCOLE)

Tools

Office equipment (copy machines, multi-line phones)

Two-way radio

Handcuffs and related police gear

Job description

Lubbock County seeks a Court Security Officer to report to Constable Precinct 4. You will provide security at Justice Court facilities, escort jury panels, and assist defendants, witnesses, and visitors.

You will serve various legal papers and ensure safe court operations in a dynamic environment. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a Texas Peace Officer Proficiency Certificate (TCOLE), a valid Texas driver’s license, and the ability to pass background, physical, and drug tests.