Civil Process/Court Security

Civil Process/Court Security

Salary

$19.41 - $24.28 Hourly

Location

124 South Court Avenue Gaylord, MI

Job Type

Full Time Non Union-40

Job Number

00159

Department

Sheriff Civil Division

Opening Date

11/03/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Description

Under the supervision of the Sheriff, performs all necessary service of Civil Process, Subpoenas, Writ of Executions and perform Court Security for Otsego County Courts.

Examples of Duties

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the duties, which the employees may be expected to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

• Records and serves all incoming Civil Process.
• Reviews documents daily for timely service and determines daily route to travel efficiently; ensures statutory requirements of service of process are adhered to; contacts individuals to advise of service and determine best time and locations.
• Maintains proper reports/records relating to service of process.
• Handles billings for all Civil Process.
• Provides all court security for Otsego County Courts.
• Has considerable knowledge of courtroom procedures and operations.
• Handles stressful situations, including disagreements or disturbances in the courtroom.
• Reads and interprets reports, posters, policies, manuals, releases, court orders, and ID cards.
• Operates metal detector as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.

• High school graduation, preferably with some coursework in law enforcement or criminal justice.
• One or more years of related experience in law enforcement or civil process. Prefer experience in a law enforcement agency, court or in a closely related setting.
• Possession of valid Michigan Driver's License.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of diplomacy in contentious or confrontational situations.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demand and Work Environment:

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others in person and on the telephone. The employee is required to view and produce written reports. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in order to operate metal detector and perform courtroom security screenings. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items of light to moderate weights.

The typical work environment of this position is outside in varying weather conditions when serving civil process papers and in office and courtroom conditions where noise level is quiet and sometimes moderate.

Benefit Summary

Full-Time Non Union - 40 Hours

MERS (Municipal Employees' Retirement System)

Defined Contribution Plan, Employee elects 3-10%, Otsego County matches up to 5%

Normal Retirement Age: 60

Vesting - 3-6 years graded vesting

Health Benefits

Employees will cost share 20% of medical and Rx premiums. All cost shares will be deducted by pre-tax payroll deduction. New employees will be eligible to enroll on the first day of employment.

Medical/RX Priority Health HMO

Priority Telemedicine 24/7 Access to physicians

Dental 100/75/50/50, $1,000 ortho max, $1000 annual max

Vision Insurance 12/12/12

Medical Opt-out Option

Eligible employees electing not to participate in the Employer's group medical care coverage will receive an annual stipend of $2,000, to be paid quarterly. Non-participants will provide proof of coverage(s) from another source. Employees who elect to return to the Employer's hospitalization medical insurance shall be added as soon as allowed by plan requirements. Employees that are covered under the Employer's plan through a spouse that also works at the Employer are not eligible for the annual Medical Care Opt Out Stipend.

Post-Employment Healthcare

All full-time non-union new hires participate in the MERS Post Employment Healthcare Savings Program. Participants must contribute $40 per month into the plan and Otsego County will contribute $40 per month.

Life/ADD/Disability

Life Insurance $25,000

ADD $25,000

Short Term Disability up to 26 weeks of coverage 66 2/3% of pre-disability earnings

Max: $500 per week

Holidays

New Year's Day Labor Day

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Veteran's Day

President's Day Thanksgiving Day

Good Friday Day after Thanksgiving Day

Memorial Day Christmas Eve Day

Independence Day Christmas Day

New Year's Eve Day

1 Floating holiday: may be used anytime during the calendar year.

Voluntary Benefits

Additional voluntary benefits are available such as, medical flexible spending accounts and dependent care reimbursement accounts, additional life insurance, cancer and additional disability policies as well as 457 voluntary retirement programs.

Personal/Earned Sick Time

Every January, all regular full-time employees will be credited with personal/earned sick time leave hours. Employees that work 40 hours per week will be credited with 72 personal/earned sick time leave hours. There is no accumulation, carry over, or payout of personal/earned sick time leave hours.

Vacation Time

Each regular full-time and regular part-time employee shall earn, on a pro-rated basis, vacation time as follows:

From start date up to and including 5 years of service 10 days

From 6 years and up to and including 10 years of service 15 days

From 11 years of service and over 20 days

Vacation time will be credited to the employee's bank on a bi-weekly basis. Employees can only have up to their base vacation plus five (5 days) in their vacation bank at any one time and they may not use more than what is currently in their vacation bank.

Wellness

Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to our on-site wellness room and access to our County membership at Powerhouse Gym.

EAP Program

We recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and that an investment in your well-being is a sound investment for everyone.

We understand that each of us will be faced with a personal problem in our lives. Such common difficulties may or may not impact our work lives, but will certainly affect the satisfaction in our lives. Most personal concerns can be resolved, or their effects minimized, through appropriate assistance. A counselor helps people work through concerns much like a coach helps an athlete improve through supportive, objective feedback and suggestions.

The Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program is a completely confidential, short-term counseling service, utilizing a practical approach toward problem resolution. Sometimes we are so close to a problem that it becomes hard to look at it, and therefore, we may have a difficult time identifying the solutions. Professional assistance can make the difference between a problem repeating itself, and resolving it for good the first time it occurs.

• This is intended as an easy-to-read summary only. It is not a contract.

Employer Otsego County

Address 225 W. Main St., #203

Gaylord, Michigan, 49735

Phone 989-731-7522

Website http://www.otsegocountymi.gov