This is field work in the serving of writs, subpoenas, jury summons, and other court process actions.

Employees in this class serve various legal documents issued by a proper authority, typically working within an assigned field area. Work involves locating persons named in the legal instrument, serving the document, or contacting attorneys or plaintiffs to obtain additional information or to advise on the status of process serving. Duties require the use of judgment in completing service actions where there are erroneous addresses on documents or where individuals evade being served, and knowledge of current court rules governing civil, criminal and juvenile process. Employees are required to work after-hours and on non-work days as the need demands to complete emergency or rush service. Assignments are carried out independently in the field. Supervision is received from a technical superior who evaluates work, primarily through satisfactory service of assigned papers within time schedules and from periodic field supervision.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Serves and accounts for all civil, criminal, and juvenile writs, criminal witness subpoenas, jury summons and other process actions within the area of assignment; enters the appropriate statistics on the daily report sheet; keeps office staff advised on process served in assigned zone.

Attempts to locate inaccessible persons based on information received as to whereabouts of individuals; attempts to obtain correct addresses where address information is in error so as to complete the serving of documents.

Maintains frequent telephone contact with attorneys and plaintiffs to advise on status of process or obtain additional information to assist in making service.

Assembles papers in proper order for service and makes counter services when required.

Accounts for all assigned equipment, material, supplies, and vehicles.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Knowledge of state statutes, local ordinances, and departmental regulations as they pertain to the service of process.

Knowledge of the current rules of the court governing civil, criminal, and juvenile process.

Knowledge of the geography of the metropolitan area and its road network.

Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.

Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with the public, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to react promptly and correctly in emergency situations.

Ability to elicit information on the location of persons sought, from interviews and record searches.

Ability to perform basic math.

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