Court Bailiff​/Process Server

SUBMISSION DATE:
August 21, 2025

DEADLINE DATE:
Until Position is filled

Job Title(s):

Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Certification Required

Bailiff/Process Server

$2,420.00 bi-weekly less than 15 years law enforcement experience

$2,464.80 bi-weekly greater than 15 years law enforcement experience

40-hour work week

Job purpose:

Works under the general supervision of the Court Administrator and/or Chief Security Officer.

Performs work of moderate difficulty in using personal vehicle to serve civil writs from the Lima

Municipal Court, supervises evictions, executes judgments and replevins according to Court

order. Keeps a record regarding work activities, and inputs information into the Bailiff computer

system.

Duties and responsibilities:

? Serves summons, complaints, garnishments, subpoenas, civil restraining orders and

other civil writs of the Court. Including, but not limited to, driving to each indicated

address, coordinating with law enforcement as necessary, determining best method of

service, and serving paperwork through personal, residence or corporate service.

? Supervises evictions. Including, but not limited to, working with landlord to schedule

eviction, providing landlord and tenant with basic information about the eviction process,

coordinating with law enforcement and other agencies (Allen County Dog Warden, Humane

Society) as necessary, driving to each indicated address, supervising the landlord's removal

of property from the premises in a safe and orderly fashion (including removal of vehicles,

capping of gas lines, and removal of refrigerator doors), appropriately controlling weapons

and prescription drugs, and diffusing conflict during the eviction process.

? Executes judgments and replevins according to court order. Including, but not limited to,

driving to each indicated address, coordinating with law enforcement as necessary, receiving

debtor payment to be paid toward judgment, tagging property, coordinating with various

parties for property removal, supervising the plaintiff's removal of the property, coordinating

inventory and appraisal on levied/replevin property, coordinating and supervising sale of

property, and remitting sale proceeds and debtor payments to Clerk's office.

? Recordkeeping. Including, but not limited to, completing entries in the Bailiff computer

system documenting field and office activities, which includes the processing and service of

civil writs, summons, complaints, garnishments, and other civil writs of the Court, and the

execution of judgments and replevins. Also includes completing return paperwork for writs

served, and reporting total amount of money collected each month.

? Miscellaneous. Including, but not limited to, prioritizing work and organizing work route,

consulting written material, coordinating with the Clerk of Court staff, and interpreting and

following case entries and other legal documents (i.e. motions/objections).

? Other duties as assigned. The Lima Municipal Court Judge's Division retains the right to

add, delete, or modify the duties of this position at any time.

Knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for the position:

? Knowledge of Municipal Court operations and Bailiff's Department policies and procedures.

? Knowledge of Court-issued safety equipment, policies and procedures concerning field

safety.

? Knowledge of legal terminology and federal, state and municipal laws and ordinances

pertaining to the service of court documents and the enforcement of judgments.

? Knowledge of effective written communication techniques, including spelling, grammar and

punctuation.

? Knowledge of techniques to minimize and de-escalate tensions and confrontation.

? Knowledge of NORIS and civil bailiff software applications as well as MS Windows/Word/

Excel/Outlook applications.

? Knowledge of record keeping systems and maintaining updated/current records.

? Knowledge of basic math.

? Skill in written communication, including proofreading.

? Skill in verbal communication, including speaking clearly and listening carefully.

? Skill in dealing with the public and establishing and maintaining effective working

relationships.

? Skill in operating standard office equipment (including, but not limited to computer, copier,

fax, and calculator).

? Skill and ability to successfully complete annual Court-issued Aerosol Chemical Agents

(pepper spray) training.

? Skill and ability to analyze dangerous field situations rapidly and accurately to take safe and

effective evasive measures and withdraw from harm.

? Skill in organizing work activities.

? Skill in identifying legal paperwork and understanding the dates/deadlines associated with

different types of legal work.

? Skill in organizing and maintaining information/records.

? Skill in compiling and analyzing information/statistics.

? Skill in creating an environment of helpfulness, inclusiveness, courtesy and civility.

? Ability to correctly interpret and apply Court and Bailiff Department policies and procedures.

? Ability to read and comprehend written material, including…