Execution Deputy - (US-MO-Independence - 64058)

Minimum Education: None
Job Type: Full Time
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Salary Range For Internal/Rehire Applicants: $14.66 - $21.98 Hourly
Application for Employment may be obtained in Human Resources, 415 East Twelfth Street, 10th Floor, Kansas City, MO 64106 or at the Web Address: www.16thcircuit.org. Fax No.: 816-881-3229. E-Mail Address: Jobs.16thCircuit@courts.mo.gov Employment Specialist: Gail Cox. Information regarding job vacancies may also be obtained by calling the Job Information Line at 816/881-3470. Applicants for clerical positions which require skill testing must be tested for consideration. ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES APPLYING FOR THESE POSITIONS MUST SUBMIT AN INTERNAL APPLICATION FORM TO HUMAN RESOURCES.
Applications must be received by Human Resources no later than 05:00 PM on 10/05/2009
POSITION PURPOSE AND EXAMPLES OF WORK:
To execute court order by levy and actual seizure of property, serve court-orders and perform service of process. Post eviction notices on businesses and residences; supervise the orderly eviction of defendants and personal property from premises in accordance with court ordered restitution; may serve summonses, summons of garnishment and orders of protection as necessary; seize personal property of defendants and judgment debtors by levy or pre-judgment attachment, and return seized property to plaintiff under order of delivery; serve pre-judgment attachments and garnishments to take possession of assets held by third party; review documents daily for timely service and determine daily route for efficient travel; ensure statutory requirements of execution duties and service of process are adhered to; contact law enforcement officials to be present at time of execution activity, if necessary; contact petitioners, plaintiffs, and attorneys to arrange time of evictions, seizures of property, and other matters; complete legal forms to accurately record date and time of activities and other occurrences; return non-executable documents to supervisor; post notices of auctions, perform actions of personal property and accurately receipt and account for money; execute or serve any other papers of an unusual nature; answer plaintiff or petitioner inquiries regarding execution actions or court procedures within established guidelines; exercise precaution for personal safety on all activities and utilize self-defense equipment, as necessary, which include a firearm; attend staff meetings, self-defense and other work related training; perform duties of Process Server; perform service in other areas of the county outside of assigned geographical area as required; and perform related work as required.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High School diploma or equivalent . Three years work experience in service of process, law enforcement or other directly related fields. The following minimum requirements can also be achieved through any equivalent combination of education and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Knowledge of court procedures, legal documents, laws and legal factors pertaining to civil law; ability to work flexible hours; knowledge of county areas and streets; ability to access buildings, businesses and residences including climbing stairs; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; ability to communicate concisely and effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to relate in professional fashion to individuals from a variety of cultural, economic and ethnic backgrounds; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to make work decisions in accordance with laws, regulations and departmental policies and procedures;ability to read local maps; ability to lawfully operate a vehicle and in a safe and prudent manner. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Must have valid driver’s license from state of residence. If driving non-court vehicle for court business, must have valid auto liability insurance and properly licensed vehicle.