Job description
Position Summary
The Jackson County Friend of the Court has an immediate opening for an experienced individual to maintain and monitor bench warrants issued on support, custody and parenting time issues. The ability to be deputized, make field arrests on bench warrants and transport those arrested in other local jurisdictions, is required. Easily apply by entering your contact information and uploading your cover letter and resume. Position Description
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Working under the supervision of a Program Manager, maintains and monitors bench warrants issued on support, custody, and parenting time issues. Maintains records in the Michigan Child Support Enforcement System (MICSES) as needed. Coordinates bench warrant listing. Makes field arrests on bench warrants and transports those arrested in other local jurisdictions. Coordinates all enforcement efforts with case workers, supervisors, and law enforcement agencies.Essential functions include but are not limited to:1. Prior to making field arrests, conducts investigations into background (i.e., risk assessment).2. Conducts research using Accurint and the Secretary of State database and conducts searches and makes arrests throughout the city, county and state for individuals with outstanding Friend of the Court bench warrants. Maintains close contact with other law enforcement agencies throughout the state for purposes of executing warrants when the individual is located outside of Jackson County.3. Transports individuals arrested on bench warrants back to local jurisdiction and back and forth from jail to court proceedings as needed.4. Reviews cases and interviews incarcerated individuals to determine if case can be resolved without a court hearing.5. Enters and maintains information into the Michigan Child Support Enforcement System (MICSES).6. Investigates and determines the whereabouts of delinquent child support payers.7. Serves as courtroom and office security of bench warrant hearings and Order to Show Cause hearings, and responds to other security issues within the Friend of the Court as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Associates degree in criminal justice, behavioral sciences or related area. Bachelors Degree in criminal justice, behavioral sciences or a related area preferred.Experience: Two to three years of casework and/or enforcement and investigative experience, preferably with domestic relations law. Must have at least one year of experience as a corrections officer, police officer, probation officer or similar military training and experience. Must be skilled in effectively handling and diffusing hostile situations. Knowledge of Word Perfect and Windows desired.Other Requirements: Ability to be deputized and maintain any required certifications to sustain active deputy status with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department including handgun or other Sheriffs Department authorized weapons. Ability to meet and maintain qualifications for carrying a Concealed Weapons Permit as required by the Court. Must have and maintain a valid Michigan Driver’s License.
Benefits
FULL TIME NON-EXEMPT POSITION
This is a non-exempt position with the AFSCME Bargaining Unit (Pay Grade J) offering excellent benefits, including investment plan options, PTO accrual and PAID HOLIDAYS UPON HIRE! All other benefits including use of accrued PTO and insurance (medical/prescription/dental/vision/life and disability insurance) effective following 90 days of employment and successfully passing the probationary period.CORE BENEFITS (provided at no cost): $30,000 Life Insurance, $30,000 AD&D; Long-Term Disability; Wellness Benefits; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Holidays; Paid Time Off (based on length of service); Paid bereavement leave; Education Assistance of up to $3,000 annually.OPTIONAL BENEFITS (cost share required): Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision; Optional Life Insurance for employee, spouse and dependent children; Short-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and/or Dependent Care); Health Savings Account; Consumerism Card; Legal Shield & ID Shield.Full time employees are offered an Employer match of up to 5% in our Defined Contribution/401a Plan with voluntary contributions to our 457 Plan and greater than two times the employee contribution to our Retirement Health Savings Plan (RHS). The Employee contribution for the RHS Plan is $900 annually with an employer contribution of $2,050 annually.Benefit eligible employees choosing to opt out of the County's Health Care Plan with proof of other coverage are eligible to receive an annual $3,000 Cash-In-Lieu of Insurance benefit(paid at $125 per bi-weekly pay period).For full benefit details, go to https://www.mijackson.org/3174/Jackson-County-Employee-BenefitsWe are a Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer. For details about PSLF, go to https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service