Deputy Marshal II

Government of the Virgin Islands; Charlotte Amalie (United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of the Virgin Islands seeks an experienced Deputy Sheriff I to serve summonses, warrants, and orders across the Virgin Islands. You will travel to notify parties, maintain logs, and escort court personnel while upholding order in court. Training may include Writs of Execution and eviction notices.

A valid high school diploma is required along with 2–5 years in law enforcement. Role emphasizes strong communication, knowledge of legal documents, and the geography of the U.S.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2–5 years in deputy marshal I or law enforcement.
• Knowledge of a variety of legal documents used to notify parties.
• Ability to communicate effectively and interview individuals.
• Knowledge of the geography of the U.S. Virgin Islands and court proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Serve summonses, subpoenas, orders and other court processes.
• Travel across the court's service area to notify parties and deliver instruments.
• Keep a log of papers received and those served.
• Inquire of people and check references to locate individuals.
• Escort court employees when making bank deposits and attend court sessions as assigned.
• May be trained to serve writs of execution and eviction notices; may perform court security duties.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Communication

Public interaction

Record keeping

Court security

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Firearm

Handcuffs

Pepper spray

Baton

Two-way radio

Motor vehicle

Job description

This is responsible advanced level work involving the service of summonses, subpoenas, warrants of arrest, temporary restraining orders, and other civil process, over the geographical area served by the Judiciary of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Work involves responsibility for the performance of duties which serve to notify parties of pending court actions. Work also involves picking up and transporting individuals and court officials and providing security for them and when assigned, maintaining order in court. This level of work represents advanced knowledge gained through experience on the job. Work is performed under supervision and is in accordance with standardized procedures. Review of work is through conferences and on the basis of results obtained.

• Serves summonses, subpoenas, orders, and other court process issued by the Clerk of the Court directing parties to appear in court at a certain time or to comply with orders of the court.

• Travels over wide area served by the court in order to accomplish notification of parties and deliver instruments.
• Keeps a log of papers received and those served.
• Makes inquiries of people and checks various reference sources in order to ascertain the whereabouts of an individual to accomplish service of process.
• Escorts court employees when making bank deposits.
• Attends sessions of the court when so assigned to maintain order and decorum and provide protection to court personnel, jurors and witnesses.
• May be trained to serve Writs of Execution, House Arrest, and Eviction notices.
• May have to perform functions of Court Security Officers, as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Graduation from high school (or its equivalent) and two to five years experience as a Deputy Marshal I OR two to five years experience in law enforcement. Special consideration is given for relevant educational experience and training.

• Knowledge of a variety of legal documents designed to achieve notification of parties and compliance with court orders.
• Knowledge of the methods of meeting and tactfully dealing with the public.
• Knowledge of the geography of the U.S. Virgin Islands.
• Knowledge of court proceedings.
• Ability to speak effectively and communicate.
• Ability to interview and question individuals.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all persons contacted during the course of work.
• Ability to keep simple records.
• Skill in the operation of a motor vehicle and two-way radio.
• Skill in the use of a firearm, handcuffs, pepper spray, and baton.