Process Server

Escambia County Sheriff's Office; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Escambia County Sheriff's Office seeks a disciplined individual to receive, review, and organize documents for service. You will perform service attempts, locate named parties using research methods, and maintain detailed records and monthly reports.

Responsibilities include representing the department in court when subpoenaed, operating a two-way radio, and coordinating with staff during emergencies. A high school diploma and valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent) is required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Basic knowledge of county geography and research methods is expected.
• Experience in customer service and handling sensitive information is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives, reviews, prioritizes, and organizes documents for service.
• Makes attempts to effect service on named parties and maintains service records.
• Obtains locations of named parties using research techniques.
• Maintains monthly statistical reports and related logs.
• Represents the department in court when subpoenaed and testifies on service performed.

Skills

Providing customer service

Reading maps

Conducting research and basic investig

Recalling names, faces, addresses, inc

Reacting quickly in confrontational

Communication, interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Two-Way Radio

Digital Pager

Geographical maps

Motor Vehicle

Modern Office Equipment

Job description

This class receives, reviews, prioritizes, and organizes documents for service; makes attempts and effects service on named parties; and maintains recordkeeping requirements.

Employees of the Escambia County Sheriff's Office are expected to be loyal, work in a safe manner, use common sense, and complete their work efficiently and correctly.

Receives, reviews, prioritizes, and organizes various documents for service; makes attempts to effect services on names parties.

Obtains locations of named parties utilizing a variety of research and basic investigative techniques.

Documents information concerning service attempts, new location information, and reasons for not effecting service; maintains related monthly statistical reports, District assistance logs, and other related reports; calculates information and records required data; reviews and signs applicable forms validating service.

Maintains and organizes the use of assigned County vehicle.

Represents the Sheriff's department when subpoenaed to court to testify concerning service effected and procedures followed.

Monitors two-way radio and maintains communication with applicable staff responding to calls for assistance.

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.); or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

License and Certification Requirements

Valid driver's license.

Knowledge of (position requirements at entry)

• County geography
• Defensive driving techniques
• Customer service principles
• Research methods
• Basic investigative techniques

Skill in (position requirements at entry)

• Providing customer service
• Reading maps
• Conducting research and basic investigative work
• Recalling names, faces, addresses, details of incidents, and physical surroundings
• Reacting quickly and appropriately in confrontational situations and taking effective actions in emergency situations
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

Material and Equipment Used

• Motor Vehicle
• Two-Way Radio
• Digital Pager
• Modern Office Equipment
• Geographical maps

Positions in this class typically require

• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Light Work

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, blood and other bodily fluids, extreme temperatures, workspace restrictions, and travel.

NOTE

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the business needs of the department.