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Geary County Civil Process Server in Junction City, Kansas
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GEARY COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Civil Process Server
FLSA: Non-ExemptSalary Range: 11
Reports To:MajorPCN: SH1008, SH1009
Department: SheriffDate: August 2017
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Major, the civil process server performs work relating to the appropriate service the court or to process. It is the responsibility of this employee to ensure that the legal documents of the court are served in a timely manner. When this is not possible to notify the court as required by law. Performs other duties as assigned.
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties described below are indicative of what the Civil Process Server might be asked to perform. This job description is to incorporate any County Resolutions for the position of Civil Process Server. This position description is not designed to list all tasks and responsibilities of this position. Geary County reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need may arise. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Civil Procvess. Receives, researches, and sorts legal documents of the court and determines the most expedient course of action to deliver official court documents to defendants. Prepares listing of Armed Services Personnel requiring service and transmits information to Ft. Riley provost marshal according to a mutually agreeable time schedule. Transports documents into the field primarily serving at provost marshal office, JAG office, or other designated area of military reservation. Performs weekly civil process service of military dependents living on Ft. Riley Military Reservation according to mutually agreeable procedures with provost marshals office. Serves or attempts to serve documents including, but not limited to: summons, subpoenas, garnishments and other orders of the court. Verifies information in the documents are accurate and correct and match the legal party being served. Upon disposition of each piece of process, makes return to the court as required by law. Serves civil process papers to individuals who come into the department for such. Performs vehicle identification number examinations serving as first-line contact when in office.
Administrative Functions. Reads and interprets court documents. Maintains accountability of VIN funds and ensures accuracy of VIN reports. Filing of paperwork as necessary. Performs front desk clerk functions as back-up when in departmental offices.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required at the time of hire or for the continuation of employment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED.
A valid Kansas drivers license.
Three (3) months of experience in law enforcement or familiarity with civil process law, law enforcement and/or court processes.
21 years of age.
Must reside within a 30-mile radius of worksite within 90 days of employment.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to read and interpret documents to make determination as to how service is to be accomplished
Ability to establish and maintain favorable work relationships with fellow workers, supervisors and Ft. Riley officials
Ability to maintain good rapport with the public
Knowledge of civil process law, proper execution thereof, and preparing returns of such. Attention to details.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspond nce.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical and work environments described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to