PART-TIME CIVIL PROCESS SERVER

JOB TYPE: Part-time
DEPARTMENT: Sheriff's Office
LOCATION: Martinsburg, WV
GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:
Performs professional and administrative work through the service of" Civil Process" papers. Supervision is received from the Sheriff of Berkeley County or his/her designee.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

• Serves Civil Process paperwork to various parties identified/named in judicial proceedings
• Assists in the Maintenance of Civil Process equipment, vehicles and facilities.
• Maintains records and files of Civil Process paperwork; logs all incidents involving such service.
• Abides by Berkeley County Employee handbook and the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office policies and procedures.
• Performs general administrative duties as appropriate.
• Promotes the activities of the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office to civic groups and social organizations.
• Provides County officials with regular verbal and written updates on Civil Process activities.
• Works cooperatively with other Municipalities in Civil Process-related areas
• Participates, as required, in training programs for Berkeley County Sheriff's Department personnel.
• Serves Eviction Notices, Court Subpoenas, Notice of Suit Filings, Wrongful Occupation Notices, etc.
• Performs related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma. Experience in the Civil Process is desired, but not essential.
• Extensive knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations relating to Civil Process
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other agencies
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Basic computer and data processing skills.
• Familiarity with Berkeley County roads and subdivisions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of sedentary work at a computer in an office setting.
• Should be able to lift at least 15 pounds.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of valid driver's license
• Firearms certified or obtainable.
• May be required to work evenings, weekends as needed

**Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential tasks**

EQUAL OPOPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
The Berkeley County Commission provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.