Job Description

Job Description

Posting: #24-19a

Posting Type:  Internal & Open Announcement

Closing Date:  Monday, August 12, 2024 at 5:00 PM

Starting Wage: $29.23/hour

Full Time Position with Full Benefits Package 

Application Procedures:   Interested individuals are encouraged to apply by submitting a Brookings County application to Human Resources * Brookings County Human Resources * 520 3 rd St, Suite 210 *       Brookings, SD 57006 or at

POSITION TITLE: Court Deputy Sheriff

DEPARTMENT: Sheriff’s Department

REPORTS TO:           Jail Administrator or designee   

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

WAGE GRADE:   9

General Statement of Duties

This position provides security for the Brookings County Circuit Court. The Court Deputy may be called upon to detain or arrest individuals failing to comply with orders of the Court or individuals with active warrants and may involve physical contact.  Incumbent is responsible for serving the legal process of the courts.  The Court Deputy assists in the supervision of the Brookings County Detention Center under the Jail Administrator and Jail Sergeant. This position provides general legal guidance to the Sheriff, protecting the law-abiding citizen and enforcing the law through ongoing work in the County.  Often working alone, the Court Deputy must exercise independent judgment and discretion and must act decisively during crises and emergencies. The Court Deputy position may be assigned to specific or special projects and job assignments related to law enforcement operations. 

Examples of Duties: (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this grade.)

• Provide security for the Court and possess ability to effectively handle potentially volatile situations.
• Secure Court sessions by providing protection and assistance for Court personnel and the public.
• Obtain the necessary documentation to execute Court orders.
• Responsible for enforcing orders of the Court through service of Court papers and clerical processing of said documents, including but not limited to attachments, examination aids, evictions, contempt citations, and criminal warrants, summonses and subpoenas.
• Provide quality service that continuously improves, that meets or exceeds public expectations, and that ensures all are treated with courtesy, dignity, and respect.
• Escort defendants and other persons to the bench and/or other court offices.
• Investigate factual issues at the direction of the Judge relative to any particular defendant or pending case, on issues such as bond, addresses of defendants, and other pertinent case file issue.
• Escort and secure prisoners as required.
• Knowledge of the use of metal detector techniques and procedures to detect concealed weapons and hazardous objects. Screen all visitors and all purses, briefcases, packages and other personal items entering the building. Ability to organize and maintain a secure court entrance and recognize

and react to stressful situations.

• Transport prisoners to courtrooms, prison, medical facility and other locations as needed.  Guard prisoners receiving medical care while in a medical facility. 

• Carry out orders and enforce directions from State and Federal Court System.

• Comply with all orders, policies and regulations governing the activities of the Sheriff’s Department.

• Maintain confidentiality.

• Attend various workshops, seminars, and training as deemed necessary.

• Perform duties in a manner consistent with safe practices and policies established by the County.

• Assist in supervision of the Brookings County Detention Center including being “on-call” on a rotating schedule.

• Arrange and transport prisoners located in other counties back to the Brookings County Detention Center.

• Arrange and transport inmates sentenced to the South Dakota State Penitentiary.

• Assist in management of inmates in the Brookings County Detention Center.

• Perform such other duties as deemed necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience and Education

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certification.   

• South Dakota Law Enforcement Officers Training Academy Certification required.

• One (1) year experience in law enforcement preferred or an equivalent combination of experience and education may be acceptable to the hiring authority. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate. 

• The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. 

• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. 

• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to employees own body weight. 

• Ability to handle stressful situations. 

• Ability to work odd shifts, holidays and during emergencies.

Work Environment

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

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. 

• The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; explosives; risk of radiation; and vibration. 

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may be occasionally loud.

Examination, Testing, and Certification

The Examination, Testing and Certification described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Valid  South Dakota Drivers License.

• Valid South Dakota Law Enforcement Certification.

• Successful competition in written and/or oral interviews.

• Other such examination as deemed appropriate and necessary by the Sheriff and/or County.

Or 

Any equivalent combination of education and experience as is acceptable to the hiring authority.

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