| Location | Gaylord, MI |
| Salary | $19.41–$24.28 Per Hour |
PT Civil Process/Court Security
Salary
$19.41 - $24.28 Hourly
Location
124 South Court Avenue Gaylord, MI
Job Type
Part Time Irregular
Job Number
00160
Department
Sheriff Civil Division
Opening Date
11/03/2026
Description
Supervised by: Otsego County Sheriff
Supervises: No Supervisory Responsibility
Position Summary:
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
Essential functions:
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.
Supplemental Information
Physical Demands 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.
Irregular Part-Time Otsego County employees will accrue at least one (1) hour of earned sick time for every thirty (30) hours worked and must work at least 60 days to be eligible for usage. Upon separation, Otsego County will not pay out accrued, unused "Personal/ESTA" time. There is no accumulation, carry over, or payout of personal/earned sick time leave hours. Otsego County does not offer any other fringe benefits for Irregular Part Time Employees.
Employer Otsego County
Address 225 W. Main St., #203
Gaylord, Michigan, 49735
Phone 989-731-7522
Website http://www.otsegocountymi.gov