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JOB
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.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed)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.Travels over wide area served by the court in order to accomplish notification of parties and deliver instruments.Keeps a log of papers received and those served.Makes inquiries of people and checks various reference sources in order to ascertain the whereabouts of an individual to accomplish service of process.Escorts court employees when making bank deposits.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.May have to perform functions of Court Security Officers, as necessary.Other duties as assigned or required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Some knowledge of a variety of legal documents designed to achieve notification of parties and compliance with court orders or the ability to acquire such knowledge.Some knowledge of the methods of meeting and tactfully dealing with the public.Some knowledge of the geography of the U.S. Virgin Islands or the ability to acquire such knowledge.Some knowledge of court proceedings.Ability to speak effectively and communicate.Ability to interview and question individuals.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all persons contacted during the course of work.Ability to keep simple records.Skill in the operation of a motor vehicle and two-way radio.Skill in the use of a firearm, handcuffs, pepper spray, and baton.