Field Warrant Enforcement Deputy

Jackson County; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson County Friend of the Court is seeking an experienced professional to maintain and monitor bench warrants issued on support, custody, and parenting time issues. The role includes field arrests, transporting detainees, and maintaining MICSES records.

Candidates must have relevant criminal justice education, several years of investigative/enforcement experience, and the ability to be deputized with Sheriff’s Department credentials, including handgun permissions.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in criminal justice, behavioral sciences or related area.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in criminal justice, behavioral sciences or a related area.

Responsibilities

• Prior to making field arrests, conducts investigations into background (risk assessment).
• Conducts research using Accurint and the Secretary of State database and conducts searches and makes arrests throughout the city, county and state for individuals with outstanding Friend of the Court bench warrants.
• Transports individuals arrested on bench warrants back to local jurisdiction and back and forth from jail to court proceedings as needed.
• Reviews cases and interviews incarcerated individuals to determine if case can be resolved without a court hearing.
• Enters and maintains information into the Michigan Child Support Enforcement System (MICSES).
• Investigates and determines the whereabouts of delinquent child support payers.
• Serves as courtroom and office security of bench warrant hearings and Order to Show Cause hearings, and responds to other security issues within the Friend of the Court as needed.

Education

Associates degree in criminal justice, behavioral sciences or related area

Bachelor's Degree in criminal justice, behavioral sciences or a related area

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Job description

Jackson County Friend of the Court is seeking an experienced professional to maintain and monitor bench warrants issued on support, custody, and parenting time issues. The role includes field arrests, transporting detainees, and maintaining MICSES records.

Candidates must have relevant criminal justice education, several years of investigative/enforcement experience, and the ability to be deputized with Sheriff’s Department credentials, including handgun permissions.