Deputy Marshal I – Judicial Branch STT/STJ Hiring

Overview

Position Title: Deputy Marshal I

Company: City Of Dopusvi

Location: Saint Thomas, VI, US

Job Description

This is responsible entry level work involving the service of summonses, subpoenas, warrants of arrest, and other civil process over the geographical area served by the Judicial Branch of the Virgin Islands. Work involves responsibility for the performance of duties which serve to notify parties of pending court actions. Work also involves picking up and transporting individuals and court officials and providing security for them and when assigned, maintaining order in court. Work is performed under supervision and is in accordance with standardized procedures. Review of work is through conferences and on the basis of results obtained.

Responsibilities:

• Makes inquiries of people and checks various reference sources in order to ascertain the whereabouts of an individual to accomplish service of process.
• Serves summonses, subpoenas, orders, and other court process issued by the Clerk of the Court directing parties to appear in court at a certain time or to comply with orders of the court.
• May have to perform functions of Court Security Officers, as necessary.
• Keeps a log of papers received and those served.
• Attends sessions of the court when so assigned to maintain order and decorum and provide protection to court personnel, jurors, lawyers, witnesses, and court visitors.
• Escorts court employees when making bank deposits.
• Travels over wide area served by the court in order to accomplish notification of parties and deliver instruments.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements:

• Graduation from high school (or its equivalent) and three to six months’ experience in law enforcement, security, or military training. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered at the discretion of the judiciary.