Sheriff Civil Process Deputy

2026 Saline County

Sheriff Civil Process Deputy

Job Description

 Exempt:                               No

Department:                        Sheriff's Office

Reports To:                          Administrative Lieutenant

Location:                              735 S Neely St Benton, AR 72015

Safety Sensitive:                 This position is designated as safety/security sensitive and is subject to pre-employment, reasonable suspicion and random drug and alcohol screening.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

This position is primarily responsible for serving civil summons, subpoenas and writs of executions and writs of assistance.  Law Enforcement procedures, state and federal laws and department policy govern this position.  This position is designated as a "safety sensitive position" as defined by Act 593 of 2017.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Process executes and service civil summons, subpoenas, notices to vacant and writ of executions. Investigate the subject to determine identification and location. This duty is performed daily.


2. Secures the possession of land after the Court has determined possession. This duty is performed daily.


3. Makes arrest and transports subject or prisoners. Explains to subject arrested the charges and steps that will be taken. This duty is performed daily.


4. Maintains current files for summons, subpoenas, warrants and executions. This duty is performed daily.


5. Assumes patrol duties as required. This duty is performed as needed.


6. Assumes warrant duty as required. This duty is performed as needed.


7. Testifies in Court on criminal and civil cases. This duty is performed as needed.


8. Acts as Court Security when required. This duty is performed as needed.


9. Investigate and prepare incident and accident reports as needed or required. This duty is performed as needed.


10. Takes reports from public. This duty is performed as needed.


11. Participate in on-call rotation scheduling for after-hours work activities. This duty is performed monthly.


12. This position works under the direct supervision of the Civil Process Sergeant and the general supervision of the Administration Division Lieutenant and is responsible for serving civil summons, subpoenas, and executions. Law enforcement procedures, state, and federal laws and department policies govern this position. This duty is performed daily.


13. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or have passed the General Education Development (GED) testing indication high school graduation level.  Home school diplomas will not substitute for the above unless approved by the Commission.  Documentary evidence shall consist of official transcript, diplomas or GED test report form.  In unusual circumstances the Commission may be required to accept other documentation and in such cases the decision of the Commission shall be final. Certified Law Enforcement with a minimum of 2 years experience.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and policy/procedure manuals; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must be 21 years of age

CLEST Certified with a minimum of 2 years of law enforcement experience;

Possess or be able to immediately obtain a valid Arkansas Driver's License;

Provide proof of U.S. Citizenship upon request

No felony convictions;

Complete a minimum of 24 hours of training per year;

Qualify with a score of 80% with all firearms he/she will be using or carrying;

Complete mandated yearly classes as specified by the Commission on Law Enforcement and Training.

Physical Readiness Testing: The Sheriff will authorize appropriate personnel to conduct physical readiness testing (PRT) of all deputies two (2) times in a calendar year.  All Sworn deputies, including detention deputies, must perform the following:

• Plank (no time requirements)


• Pushups (no number of time requirements)


• One (1) mile walk (no time requirements)

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Three (3) years of experience with primary assignment as a civil process deputy.

SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED

Advanced: Word Processing/Typing

USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND/OR COMPUTERS

Regular use of highly complex machines and equipment; specialized or advanced software programs.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Outside or inside working environment, wherein there are potentially hazardous working conditions and life-threatening situations exist (fire, chemicals, electrical sources, heights, dangerous people, etc.) all the time per job duties and responsibilities.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

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

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions; and occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Highly repetitive, moderately physical. Highly repetitive type of work which requires somewhat diversified physical demands of the employee.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The position involves regular and irregular hours needed to perform related duties.  Work hours may be extended in the event of an emergency, disaster, manpower shortage, workload and work-in-progress.  Exposure to danger is possible and carrying a firearm is required.  Knowledge of principle, practice and techniques law enforcement, criminal justice system, self-defense and use of firearms.  This position is designated as a "safety sensitive position" as defined by Act 593 of 2017.

The duties listed above are intended only to show the various types of duties that will be performed.  The omission of specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.  All positions within the Sheriff's Office are assigned by the Sheriff or Chief Deputy or a designated representative and are subject to be changed when deemed in the best interest of the Sheriff's Office.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Saline County and the employee and is subject to change by the employer if the need of the employer and requirements of the job change.

 CIVIL PROCESS DEPUTY

• Starting at a rate of $51,250 annually (80 hours per 14-day period) with 12 recognized holidays off for a new hire or an established employee certified by CLEST prior to employment An established employee is an individual who has been full-time Saline County employee for more than 90 days. 


• Certified Law Enforcement Certification with a minimum of 2 year’s experience.


• As with all law enforcement positions, overtime is earned after physically working 85.5 hours during the 14-day work period. All time up to 85.5 hours is paid at straight time and all hours over 85.5 are paid at time and one- half.


• This position is eligible for certificate pay according to the certification schedule, paid the first pay period in December each year.

• Bilingual pay once proficiency has been established.

• This position is designated as a “safety sensitive” position as defined by Act 593 of 2017. An essential function of this position is the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

• Group health, dental and life insurance is paid by the County for the employee’s coverage provided the employee obtains a wellness check within designated time frame. 


• For employee retirement, the County contributes 15.32% per pay period of the employee’s gross towards the employee’s retirement through the Arkansas Public Employees’ Retirement System.

SALINE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYEE

POSTED 10/21/2026 ON BAMBOOHR

THIS POSITION WILL BE OPEN UNTIL 4:30 PM ON 10/28/2026 OR UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED