Court Deputy with APOST Certification

Columbiana, AL
Shelby County Sheriff

Salary: $22.21 Hourly

Position Summary:

Work involves providing security for the courts, judges, courthouse employees, and general public; assisting the Sheriff’s Training Center staff with the delivery of various training curricula; safely and securely transporting prisoners to and from the Shelby County Jail and local, State and Federal courts; and serving civil process for the courts as needed. THIS POSITION IS PART TIME AND WILL WORK NO MORE THAN 29 HOURS PER WEEK.

Essential Functions:

  • Stationary posting at electronic metal detectors at doorways to ensure no one enters the Shelby County Courthouse with a firearm or potentially dangerous weapon.
  • Inspect individuals for weapons (knives, pistol, scissors, screw drivers, mace, etc.) to ensure the safety of the judges, employees, and general public.
  • Maintains records.
  • Arrests violators and transports them to the jail.
  • Directs visitors to the proper offices.
  • Answers questions.
  • Picks up mail and distributes to the judges.
  • Assists with the delivery of training curricula at the Shelby County Sheriff’s Training Center.
  • Transports local prisoners from the Shelby County Jail to local, State and Federal courts.
  • Receives court ordered civil process (subpoenas, complaints, etc…) from clerk for service to the public.
  • Assists Chief Bailiff and courthouse Bailiffs as needed.
  • Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned by supervision.

Requirements:

  • High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
  • APOST Certification.
  • Minimum Standards of Training certification.
  • Valid Driver’s License.