Duties(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential job functions of all positions in the class).
Provides order and security in the courthouse and courtrooms to include general search and surveillance, preserving order during court session, maintains security and custody of persons brought before the court, and persons detained in holding cells or lock up facilities. Transports prisoners to and from courts, correctional facilities, hospitals, or other institutions and facilities.
Serves civil and criminal process papers to include but not limited to summons, subpoenas, civil and criminal citations/warrants, and writs (execution/possession). Levies and seizes property on judgments; arranges for the sale of seized property as ordered by the court. Serves arrest warrants and judgments; makes arrests on criminal bench warrants and civil body attachments.
Provides accurate, complete and concise testimony in courts of law in a professional manner and in appearance as a representative of the Anne Arundel County Sheriff's Office. Provides court ordered protection of persons for various public and private assignments. Safely operate a county radio equipped vehicle. Writes clear and factual written reports. Performs traffic control enforcement. Issues warnings and citations for moving violations.
Serves, in some instances, as 1) a back-up responder to assist Anne Arundel County Police units, 2) a first responder to an on-view situation, circumstance or condition requiring law enforcement intervention, or 3) an assistant to other local, state or federal law enforcement agencies as may be necessary in highly stressful and potentially dangerous or hostile situations. Performs other related duties.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of applicable Federal, state and local laws and regulations. Knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, procedures and policies of the Anne Arundel County Sheriff's Office. Ability to proficiently operate a two-way radio. Ability to obtain and maintain proficiency in the use of standard handgun firearms, and related defensive weapons and equipment as required by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission.
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with others. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Ability to appropriately respond to hostile or combative persons, and situations. Ability to apply law enforcement principles, practices, methods, techniques, rules and regulations.
Ability to respond appropriately in a variety of law enforcement situations requiring the application of State and local laws, rules, procedures, policies and sound judgment.QualificationsGraduation from high school; two (2) or more years of general work experience; a minimum age of 21 at the time of appointment; and a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license.
NOTE: This is a Safety Sensitive position and employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol testing.