Overview
Civil Warrants Deputy Jobs in Chattanooga, TN at Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office – TN
Before You Apply – APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED.
To help us process your application as quickly as possible, please make sure you complete the following:
- Complete Employment History
- Provide a complete employment history from the time you left high school through the present, including all full-time and part-time employment.
- Required Documents
Please upload copies of the following with your application:
- High school diploma or high school transcript
- Driver’s license
- Social Security card
If applicable, also include:
- DD Form 214 (for military service)
- Basic Police Academy graduation certificate
- Tennessee POST certification
Position Summary
The Civil Warrants Deputy serves legal documents for Hamilton County Courts involving civil matters, including Chancery, Circuit, and General Sessions Courts. This position is also responsible for serving legal documents received from out-of-county, out-of-state, and federal courts within Hamilton County.
This role requires professionalism, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to interact respectfully with people from all backgrounds.
What You’ll Do
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Serve civil legal documents in accordance with Tennessee law.
- Deliver court documents for Hamilton County, out-of-county, out-of-state, and federal courts.
- Locate individuals who need to be served using available resources and investigative techniques.
- Travel throughout the county to residences, businesses, and other locations to complete service.
- Accurately document service attempts and completed service.
- Maintain detailed records of all civil process activity.
- Provide status updates regarding pending civil process.
- Serve a high volume of legal documents while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have:
- High school diploma or GED
- At least one (1) year of full-time law enforcement or correctional institution experience
Physical Agility Test
Applicants must successfully complete the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Physical Agility Test administered by the Human Resources and Training & Professional Development Units.
A demonstration of the test can be viewed on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0oxtQFB9w0
Applicants must be scheduled to complete the physical agility test no later than August 12, 2026.
Work Environment
The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office maintains a drug- and alcohol-free workplace. Successful applicants must pass pre-employment drug screening and are subject to random drug testing during employment.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Successful candidates should demonstrate the ability to:
- Understand and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, policies, and procedures.
- Understand the principles and practices of the criminal justice system.
- Maintain high ethical and professional standards.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Interact professionally with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Explain the civil process clearly and respectfully.
- Locate individuals and complete civil process service in a professional and lawful manner.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $56,100.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 457(b)
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Military leave
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have one (1) year full time law enforcement or correctional institution experience?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- driver’s license (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Civil Warrants Deputy
Company: Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office – TN
Location: Chattanooga, TN
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