Deputy Sheriff

GRADE 2117
Pay Range $53,768 - $78,478

General Description

The incumbent performs legal services for various branches of the State of Delaware and Kent County; serves legal documents and enforces civil order issued by courts. The Deputy is appointed and serves at the pleasure of the Sheriff, who may discharge the incumbent at any time. Deputy Sheriff’s in the State of Delaware are not law enforcement officers. This position works under general supervision of the Chief Deputy, independently developing work methods and sequences. *Position eligible to participate in classification and pay plan per County policy.

Duties & Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions as necessary.

  • Serves civil and criminal processes.
  • Maintains records of service.
  • Answers inquiries from the general public concerning Sheriff’s office operations.
  • Conducts property inventory for scheduled sales.
  • Post notices of Sheriff Sales.
  • Assists in maintenance of security during Sheriff Sales, as directed.
  • Enforces Superior & Chancery Court orders and judgments.
  • Levies and replevins automobiles, household goods, appliances, equipment, merchandise, etc.
  • Enforces evictions.
  • Accesses property reports from State agencies
  • Maintain slogs and reports for reimbursement.
  • Performs related work as required.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent with prior law enforcement officer, security officer, correctional officer, or military experience supplemented with management/supervisory duties or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Additional Requirements

Some knowledge of judicial and courtroom procedures; ability to effectively serve subpoenas and other legal documents; ability to enforce office and court procedures and policies firmly, tactfully, and impartially; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with judiciary, law enforcement agencies, state agencies, County staff, and the public; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; working knowledge of personal computers and pertinent applications specifically pertaining to electronic mail, reports, spreadsheets and other software applications utilized by the office; regular and timely attendance; performance of duties in a safe manner. Must pass testing for substance abuse and criminal background investigation. Must maintain a positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes harmonious relations with customers, co-workers, and supervisors. Direct deposit of pay required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.
  • Work requires crawling, reaching, pushing, fingering, grasping, handling, and repetitive motions; voice communications is required for expression or exchanging ideals by means of spoken work levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinction in sound.
  • Mental acuity is required to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes; physical attendance at work site is required to perform manual tasks, Provide immediate service to onsite customers and supervise or interact with work groups.
  • Visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of a measuring devices, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, observing general surroundings and activities.
  • The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions, and atmospheric conditions

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Essential Functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Special Certifications and License Requirements

  • Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
  • Must maintain a current CPR certification.
  • Must complete and maintain firearms and other training as required by County policy and/or State statute.
  • Bachelor’s degree in applicable field of study preferred.

Notices

Kent County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C. 12101 et. seq.), Kent County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is an employment at-will position.

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