Performs specialized law enforcement work in the care and security of inmates in the holding area of the York County Courthouse. Ensures the security of inmates and Courthouse, and when transporting inmates for court appearances. Serves civil processes in the County of York and the City of Poquoson. Serves as Bailiff in a Court of Law, opening court, maintaining order, and ensuring security of inmates.Employee is subject to the normal hazards associated with law enforcement work. Works wherever needed, both indoors and outdoors; is exposed to a variety of hot and cold temperatures and may be, at times, exposed to hazardous incidents, and other dangerous situations; may be required to walk, run, climb, crawl, bend, pull, push, or lift and balance on less than ideal terrain; is exposed to wide variety of noise levels, which at times can be quite high; training is carried out at both indoor and outdoor training locations. Job responsibilities may include any of the following, depending on the incumbent’s functional assignment. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of job functions, but a representative sample of the type and level of work that is expected in this position. In addition, Deputy Sheriffs may be rotated among the different assignments to include patrol, schools, etc. as organizational needs dictate, and for cross-training purposes, after obtaining mandatory training.
Secures inmates in the holding area while awaiting trial; fingerprints and photographs sentenced inmates; transports inmates to and from the holding area to the courtrooms; ensures that inmates are searched and the inmates are allowed calls to attorneys; calls bondsman if necessary.
Patrols courthouse; inspects the courthouse daily; ensures security of facility and maintains order; maintains security at the front entrance of the courthouse by processing visitors through a metal detector, and x-ray machine.
Maintains a variety of logs; files court documents.
Receives and responds to a variety of telephone inquiries.
Transports inmates to other facilities and to and from court.
Serves as a bailiff in a courtroom setting; opens court; maintains order in the courtroom; maintains custody of prisoner from the jail or the court; ensures paperwork is delivered from the Jail and Sheriff's office.
Supervises clean-up and maintenance of holding area.
Coordinates inmate/attorney conferences.
Fingerprints individuals.
Performs criminal record checks.
Serves legal process to citizens of York County and the City of Poquoson.
Conducts evictions as necessary.
Supports patrol units with road calls as needed.
Graduation from high school or GED, as required by state law.
Applicants must meet established medical requirements; be a United States citizen; and at least 21 years of age.
Must be actively certified in Basic Jailor or Basic Law Enforcement through the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services.
Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Required to qualify annually on Sheriff’s Office Firearms Qualification Course, and must maintain DCJS Combined Corrections Certification.
This job is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment checks to include criminal history, background and DMV record checks.Some knowledge of the geography and layout of the County. Some knowledge of civil and criminal statutes on which charges and arrests are based. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, and to write clear, comprehensive reports. Ability to handle sensitive public contacts, and the ability to deal with the public tactfully and courteously, but firmly when necessary.Ability to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action based on surrounding hazards and circumstances. Ability to operate a motor vehicle. This position is considered to be essential (County designation as ALPHA). In the event of an emergency/inclement weather conditions, the incumbent is expected to remain at the worksite or to report to worksite in accordance with the department's standard operating procedures, or as notified by a supervisor.
Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including a two-way radio, typewriter, calculator, copier, etc. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle and operate a variety of firearms, which involves gripping. Pushing and pulling may be required when making arrests, if there is resistance to arrest. Must be able to carry duty belt, other weapons, and evidence equipment. There is occasional lifting and/or carrying of tires and debris, or of individuals in a rescue effort. The ability to run and scale walls and stairs is necessary when in foot pursuit.
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