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TITLE : COURT SERVICES DEPUTY DEPARTMENT: SHERIFF’S OFFICE, COURT SERVICES UNIT LOCATION: GOVERNMENT CENTER SUPERVISOR: Jail Administrator SUMMARY: Under supervision   of the Jail Administrator,  provides a wide variety of service s   to the courts   and Government Center   on behalf of the Sheriff to include providing security in courtrooms, hallways, meeting rooms and public areas adjacent to the courts , working a schedule in accordance with the needs of the Sheriff’s Office.   This   is an   at will   position and members are appointed to and serve in the unit at the discretion of the Sheriff. DUTIES AND RES PONSIBILITIES :    ( ILLUSTRATIVE AND NOT INCLUSIVE ) • Assists   in the screening of all persons and property entering the   north wing of the Government Center   of the facility;   operates   equipment necessary to   maintain   facility security. • Responds to incidents throughout the   Government Center , securing areas or individuals. • Transports in-custody subjects to and from the   Green Lake County Correctional Facility   and to and from other secure facilities for medical treatment and/or court. • Monitors the safety,   security   and welfare of inmates during transports. • May serve civil process warrants, execute   writs   and enforce orders of the court; monitors and ensures compliance with all statutes and ordinances as they apply to the facility, court visitors and assigned employees. • Provides security in the courtrooms as   required ; responsible for ensuring proper decorum in the courtrooms and the establishment of good order and security of employees and the public. • Coordinates court Bailiff duties in cooperation with the   Correctional Facility   staff and courts when needed. • Conducts visual and/or physical inspections of suspicious individuals. • Ability to act confidentially, performing assignments with accuracy, patience, tact, integrity, use of good discretion and courtesy; ability to exercise good judgment. • Performs other related duties as assigned. SKILLS AND ABILITIES : • Ability to   establish   and maintain effective working relationships with various officials, agencies,   co-workers   and the   general public   on a daily basis   in a positive manner. • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English. • Ability to understand,   retain   and follow written oral instruction in English. • Thorough knowledge of the operations and requirements of a Sheriff’s Office to   ensure efficient and effective operation at all times . • Ability to react quickly,   efficiently   and calmly in   an emergency situation   and adopt an effective course of action. • Ability to   maintain   a high level   of confidentiality in all aspects of job functions. • Working knowledge of County and Sheriff’s Office rules, policies and procedures with the ability and skill to apply them to various situations. • Ability to complete basic math functions;   proficient skill entering information into a   computer , ability to use computer software; ability to accurately type 30 wpm . • Considerable knowledge of civil and criminal law   required . • Ability to exercise sound judgment in critical situations while   maintaining   safe standards; knowledge of planning, courtroom   supervision, as   well as court procedures and directives. • Knowledge of civil and criminal law. • Ability to meet department standards of physical condition. • Skill in the use of a Police vehicle,   firearms,   bullet resistant vest, handcuffs, police radio, siren, emergency lights, OC spray, fire extinguisher, office equipment, computer and software, telephone, cell phone, cuff belt, ankle restraints, recording devices, flash light, spot light, first aid kit, bio-hazard kit, MDC,   TIME System and all other software programs used by the Sheriff’s Office,   Taser, AED and CPR mask , people and package scanners and metal detectors   and may be issued additional equipment based on qualifications and assignments.  May be   required   to carry and answer an assigned cell phone and be subject to call out .     May carry approved firearms . QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION :   High school diploma or equivalent with 60 post high school credits required . EXPERIENCE / JOB KNOWLEDGE :  Civil or military law enforcement work or any equivalent combination of education or experience that provides the necessary knowledge,  skills  and abilities. At the time of hire, requirements include Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Basic Police (LESB) Certification with arrest powers .   Must qualify annually or as required by LESB Unified Tactical Concepts. Must  possess  and maintain a valid Wisconsin driver’s license .   Visual acuity must be correctable to 20/20 .   Must obtain CPR and AED certification within one year of hire .   Must meet all state and county mandated certification requirements for Deputy Sheriff. WORKING CONDITIONS : PHYSICAL DEMANDS:    About 90% of the time is spent walking, standing, sitting, talking, hearing, using near and far vision and low to medium fingering. Kneeling, stooping, crouching, grappling, crawling, running, climbing, balancing, bending, jumping,  reaching  and feeling are done about 10% of the time. Other actions may be  required  in unusual or non-regular situations .   The Department reserves the right to assess the medical and physical fitness of each employee’s ability to fully perform the expected duties of the position. Management’s assignment of essential functions is not designed to limit the  manner in which  duties may be accomplished .   Management shall  comply with  all applicable workplace laws and shall communicate with any employee with a disability   to  determine  the availability of a reasonable accommodation(s) to allow the employee to perform the essential functions of the job. ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:     Over 95% of the time is spent either inside a  climate controlled  building or vehicle .   Approximately 5% may be spent outside in  possibly adverse  weather conditions, including but not limited to extreme cold, heat, rain, sleet, snow,  wind  and noise .   It may be necessary to traverse uneven or hilly terrain while in the field. This is a public service position, and employee  is required to  be courteous,  cooperative  and respectful  at all times  with the public and clients; also  establishes  and maintains a courteous and cooperative and respectful working relationship with other employees,  supervisors  and public officials. This position description has been prepared to  assist  in defining job responsibilities, physical demands, working conditions and needed skills .   It is not intended as a complete list of job duties,  responsibilities  and/or essential functions .   This description is not intended to limit or  modify  the rights of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under supervision. The county  retains  and reserves  any and all  rights to change, modify, amend, add  to  or  delete  from, any section of this document as it  deems , in its' judgment, to be proper . Green Lake County  provides  equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Green Lake County  complies with  applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Green Lake County has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.