Civil Support Specialist
Manatee County Sheriff's Office - tampa, FL
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Salary : $38,230.40 - $59,259.20 Annually Location : FL 34205, FL Job Type: Full-time Job Number: Bureau: ADMINISTRATIVE Opening Date: 09/16/2024 Closing Date: Continuous General Description of Duties After receiving training, employees will perform the processing of civil process (subpoenas, summons, notices, citations, motions, and orders) in accordance with Florida public record statutes. Performs a variety of support service functions including collecting, sorting, updating, and distributing documents to ensure timely processing and distribution to the appropriate parties. May periodically be assigned to the front counter to accept paperwork for processing. Answers the phone and is able to provide general information about court process. Processes and enters writs of possession for evictions, Marchman and Baker acts for mental health cases, injunctions, Risk Protection Orders, and other various documents. Ensures the completeness and accuracy of records, checking for errors and making corrections as necessary. Knowledge Skills and Abilities Ability to operate cash register and process payments. Ability to differentiate between various documents (*after training), such as subpoenas, summons, notices, citations, motions, orders, etc. Ability to review documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance; compile data and information for reports; compose letters and memoranda; explain policies and procedures. Ability to accurately enter and/or retrieve information from various computer systems and/or programs in a timely manner. Ability to maintain accurate records, logs, or other documentation as required by the position. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to proof own work. Ability to prioritize work. Ability to perform other clerical duties such as filing, answering the phone and/or compiling correspondence. Ability to type. Knowledge of general office practices and procedures. Knowledge of English grammar, punctuation and spelling. Skill in the use of office equipment including computers and various software applications. PHYSICAL ABILITIES Required to speak and hear clearly. Often required to sit and use hands and fingers, to handle or feel. Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb stairs or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Requires close vision. Tasks and Policies Provides information, assistance, and services to the general public, employees, and others in person, by telephone or by other forms of communication. Prepares and maintains written correspondence as required. Performs routine computer related duties including data entry and retrieval. Performs routine clerical, scanning and filing duties. Maintains accurate records of office files, libraries and inventory files. Retrieves and delivers information, documents, supplies or parts from vendors and/or agency personnel. Successfully completes all assignments to specifications, within specified timeframe and budget as directed and in accordance with agency policies and regulations. Performs other related duties as assigned. POLICY Arrives on time for work, limits breaks and lunches to the allotted time, and leaves on time. Uses leave in accordance with General Orders; communicates and cooperates with management in providing proper notice of leave; patterns and amounts of leave usage (not including legitimate, properly scheduled and approved leave and protected leave). Volume of work accomplished is consistent with position requirements and produced within quality tolerance standards. Works with other team members to achieve group goals by contributing ideas in group settings, accepting ideas contributed by others, operating within team rules, participating in team activities (i.e., meetings), working with team members to improve job knowledge and skills, putting team goals over personal goals, and supporting team leaders once decisions are made. Follows standard office procedures, safety policies and procedures, and agency General Orders. Maintains good interpersonal relations (the manner in which the employee responds emotionally and verbally) with the public, other employees, and supervisors. This policy also relates to the image the employee projects and includes cleanliness and personal grooming. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent (GED). 35 WPM typing required. Ability to learn specific software. Available to work in a support capacity during hurricanes and other emergencies when required by the Sheriff. BENEFITS Excellent State Retirement Uniforms for Specific Civilian Personnel 12 Holidays Per Year (includes employee's birthday) Excellent Vacation Plan - Start accruing two weeks of vacation time earned by the end of your first year Sick Leave - 12 days per year, accrued by pay period Life Insurance - Equals annual base salary Health Insurance (optional) Dental (optional) Take-Home Vehicle for Specific Civilian Personnel Career Service - After one year of satisfactory continuous service Deferred Compensation Plan (optional) Direct Payroll Deposit (any banking institution) Disability Insurance (long-term disability) College Tuition Reimbursement Program Extensive Wellness Program- 01 Are you at least 18 years of age? Yes No 02 Are you a citizen of the United States or a lawful, permanent resident, granted refugee or asylee status and authorized to work in the United States? Yes No 03 Are you willing to work overtime, weekends, nights, rotating shifts, and holidays? Yes No 04 Which best describes your highest level of education? No High School Diploma or Equivalency High School Diploma/GED Some college Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree 05 What best describes your current typing speed? Less than 20 wpm Over 20 wpm but less than 35 wpm Over 35 wpm but less than 45 wpm Over 45 wpm but less than 55 wpm 55+ wpm 06 In the last twelve (12) months, have you used marijuana, or its derivative? Yes No 07 Have you ever sold, delivered or manufactured a controlled substance? Yes No 08 Have you ever illegally used a controlled substance, including marijuana or its derivative, while employed as a law enforcement or corrections officer, while working in a prosecutorial position, or while employed in a position of public safety? (Exception: Any use of marijuana or its derivative while working in the capacity of an undercover operative for the purpose of the investigation) Yes No 09 In the last three (3) years, have you illegally used any Schedule I through Schedule V, excluding marijuana, (Schedules I through V, as defined in the Controlled Substances Action, 21 U.S.C., Section 812, include but are not limited to, cocaine, crack. lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), amphetamines, methamphetamines, heroin, MDMA, GHB and anabolic steroids)? Yes No 10 If you answered "Yes", please provide the information listed below or type "N/A" if not applicable.* Drug, how taken, circumstances, number of times illegally obtained/used/supplied/sold.* Date of first time illegally obtained/used/supplied/sold.* Last time illegally obtained/used/sold. 11 Have you ever illegally used any of the following controlled substance in your lifetime? (Please check all that apply. If none, check the last box, "Not applicable".) Amphetamines such as Uppers/Speed Barbiturates such as Downers Benzodiazephines such as Valium/Darvon Cocaine/Crack LSD such as Acid/Microdots Marijuana or its derivatives Methaqualone such as Quaaludes Opiates such as Opium/Heroin/Oxycodone Phencyclidine such as PCP/Angel Dust Any other drug not previously listed Not applicable 12 Have you been convicted of a DUI in the last 60 months (5 years)? Yes No 13 Have you been convicted of a DUI more than once in your lifetime? Yes No 14 Have you engaged in sexual abuse or been convicted, or civilly or administratively adjudicated, of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion by a victim who did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse? Yes No 15 Have you engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution (as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997). Yes No 16 Have you ever pled guilty or no contest to, had adjudication withheld, or been convicted of a misdemeanor involving false statements, perjury or domestic violence? Yes No 17 Have you ever pled guilty or no contest to, had adjudication withheld, or been convicted of a felony offense? Yes No 18 Upon review of the job description, are you able to perform the essential functions of the job? Yes No 19 If you answered "No" to the previous question above, please indicate any reasonable accommodation(s) that will assist you in performing the essential functions of the position. 20 Do you have a tattoo in a visible location on the neck, face, scalp, or hands? (Click here to review the Appearance and Grooming Policy ) Yes No 21 In order to conduct a thorough background investigation, you will be required to provide the website(s) and user name(s) for all social media accounts. In addition, you will be required to "friend" our background investigators on Facebook, if applicable. Do you confirm that on this application you have provided the requested information and will provide them access to your personal accounts? Yes No I do not have any social media accounts, personal websites, or blogs. 22 Have you registered with Selective Service?(NOTE: Registration is required by all males prior to their 26th birthday. If you are a male age 18-25 and have not yet registered, you must do so Females are not required to register at this time and should select 'N/A'. Yes No Exempt N/A Required Question
Created: 2024-10-22