Constable II - York Magistrate

Overview

York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation of our success.

Mission Statement – York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner.

Vision Statement – York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed.

Core Values – Excellence through Professionalism.

• Respect — respect builds bridges, not silos. How we live it:
  Golden rule - treat others as you want to be treated.
• Dedicated — strong work ethic. How we live it:
  Persistence, reliability and commitment to do your best.
• Integrity — do the right thing instead of what is convenient. How we live it:
  Displaying strong moral principles.
• Knowledgeable — ready and able. How we live it:
  Having the right competencies necessary for achievement.
• Friendly — service with a smile. How we live it:
  Being respectful, pleasant and helpful to ALL.

About the Department — Magistrates are county judges that are appointed to four-year terms by the Governor upon the advice and consent of the South Carolina Senate. Magistrates serve the county in which they are appointed and exercise county wide jurisdiction. Magistrates preside over civil, criminal and traffic cases; consider petitions for restraining orders; issue search and arrest warrants and conduct bond hearings;

preliminary hearings; bench trials; and jury trials. Magistrate Courts exercise jurisdiction in civil cases when the amount in controversy does not exceed $7,500 per side. Civil lawsuits may be filed in the Township in which the Defendant or Business is located. We invite you to apply to join our team as a Constable II within the York Magistrate Court. The purpose of this position is to ensure the security of the court, judge, and all personnel in and around the courthouse and related facilities.

Serves process of the court including, but not limited to eviction notices, subpoenas, summons and complaints, claim and delivery orders.

Projected Salary Range/Pay Grade 202 — $21.40 - $25.68 per hour. Salary is determined based on qualifications. Position is full-time (40 hours weekly), non-exempt and work schedule is Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm.

Our Total Compensation Package

• Compensation – competitive market-rate pay, and negotiable based on qualifications
• Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Parental Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program)
• 11 Paid Holidays + 3 Optional Holidays
• Longevity Pay
• SC State Retirement Plan Pension
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Sick Bank
• Critical Care and Cancer Insurance
• Wellness Screenings
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Professional Development / Trainings / Conferences

Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintains and provides physical security to the court, its staff, and facilities.
• Serves various legal process of the court.
• Conducts physical evictions of undesired tenants from rental properties.
• Recovers property awarded to plaintiffs from court cases and claim orders.
• Maintains a certification from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.
• Coordinates court time with State, county and local law enforcement for trial scheduling.
• Coordinates improvements and physical repairs to the court building with York County building maintenance staff and contractors and other vendors. Provides assistance to the public in preparation of documents for court and answers inquiries about the processes and actions of the court.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Education And Experience

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent.
• Three (3) years of law enforcement experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Certifications And Licenses

• Prefers a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
• Must possess and maintain certification as a Law Enforcement Officer or Magistrate’s…