Description

Essential Functions

• Receives legal process documents and written instructions for service (the official handing over of documents) to litigants.
• Locates witnesses, makes positive identification of person being served and serves court orders, writs, subpoenas, affidavits, summonses, or notices to witnesses for appearance in court.
• Contacts employers, families, neighbors, and others to secure information regarding the whereabouts of individuals in order to facilitate the service process.
• Utilizes law enforcement computer systems to assist in identifying and locating persons and verifying criminal history.
• Informs person(s) of the general contents of the documents being served.
• Plans daily workload and route to facilitate the service process within a minimum of travel time and mileage.
• Maintains records/logs of activities and prepares reports on documents being served.
• During court sessions, serves as a witness and provides testimony regarding the measures taken (due diligence) to locate witnesses.
• Transports witnesses for court appearances and informs witnesses when court is cancelled or postponed.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Employment Standards

Background Requirements: Incumbents in this class will have access to Federal Tax Information and are subject to confidentiality and safeguarding requirements of Internal Revenue Code 6103(p)(4). As such, an individual selected for this position is subject to a thorough background investigation as stipulated in Section 5.1.1 of Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, which includes the following:

• Review of Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint results;
• Check of local law enforcement agencies where the subject has lived, worked and/or attended school within the last five (5) years and, if applicable, of the appropriate agency for any identified arrests; and
• Verification of an employee's eligibility to work in the United States.

Background investigations are conducted upon hire and every ten (10) years of employment thereafter.

Knowledge Of:

• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
• Basic investigative and interviewing techniques
• Methods and techniques used to manage conflict
• Principles and processes for providing customer service
• Documentation and record keeping methods

• Communicate effectively with the public representing diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Work independently, prioritize work, coordinate activities and meet critical deadlines
• Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with others and maintain them over time
• Maintain accurate records and documentation regarding legal process actions taken
• Maintain confidentiality of information as per applicable laws and regulations
• Determine the appropriate course of action in emergency or unusual situations
• Develop information from the public and other sources to identify persons to be served

Application & Selection Process

• Screen for Minimum Qualifications
• Screening for Best Qualified
• Department Selection Interviews
• Reference Checks
• Conditional Job Offer, pending:
  • Pre-Employment Exams
    • Drug & Alcohol Screen
    • Department of Justice Live Scan
    • Federal Tax Information Background Check
• Confirmed Job Offer

Contact Information
For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at jobs@yolocounty.org or by phone at (530) 666-8055.

Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.

BENEFITS
The County of Yolo offers a generous benefits package including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Cal PERS Retirement
• Deferred Compensation Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation, Sick, and Administrative Leave
• Holidays & Floating Holidays
• Disability Plans
• Social Security & Medicare

Benefits for County positions are specific to the bargaining unit of the position. The Salary Resolution identifies the bargaining unit for each County classification.

Once you've identified the bargaining unit, you can look up the benefits for a particular position by going to our Benefits Summaries by Bargaining Unit page on our website