Process Server

Recruitment #19-413320-01

Introduction

Solano County is a growing community that reaps the benefits of its ideal location for those who live and work here. This wonderfully planned community has a balance of open space and corporate business which provides for a pleasant lifestyle that enhances the attraction of Solano County. With a thriving agricultural economy, the County is also home to biotechnology and other growth industries.

We are currently seeking dedicated staff to join the County as a Process Server.

To learn more about Solano County, please visit: www.solanocounty.com  

The Position

Process Servers are an essential support to Solano County’s District Attorney’s Office and Public Defender’s Office. Process Servers serve a variety of criminal and civil forms such as legal documents and court papers to litigants and witnesses.  Process Servers contact individuals and their family, neighbors or other acquaintances to secure necessary information to locate the whereabouts of individuals in order to facilitate the service process, and to notify witnesses of the requirement for their presence in criminal and civil matters.

 

The eligible lists established from this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur or the need arises.

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

 

Education: Completion of 15 semester or 22.5 quarter units from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, paralegal, sociology, psychology or other related field.

 

OR

 

Experience: Six (6) months full time experience performing public contact work; and/or reviewing or explaining legal, insurance, financial or other comparable documents or information.

   

To view the job description for this position, please visit:
http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=15952 

BENEFITS

Solano County offers a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits, offered through CalPERS. The County contribution for family coverage for the 2019 calendar year is $1,498.09 per month. The County offers a cash back provision for those who choose employee-only or who waive medical insurance coverage. The County may offer a supplemental contribution for employees enrolled in Employee plus Two or More coverage.

Dental and vision insurances for the employee and eligible dependents are paid 100% by the County.   

Solano County participates in CalPERS retirement and contributes to Social Security.

                                  

The County observes 12 fixed, paid holidays per year.                      

                                                                                                           

Vacation is accrued at approximately X days per year for the first X years. Sick leave accrues at approximately 12 days per year. 

  

Employees are eligible to receive an additional 2.5% longevity pay, per level, after the completion of continuous service at 10,20,25,30 and 35 years.

 

Extra-help employees who work less than 29 hours per week do not typically receive or accrue benefits of regular employees during their period of employment. All extra-help employees accrue .034 hours of Paid Time Off [Represented] Sick Leave [Unrepresented] for every full hour worked.

To view the benefits for an extra-help position, please visit:

Represented - http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=16516
Unrepresented -
http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=21216

CULTURE OF LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Solano County is committed to “Invest In and For the Future” by providing training resources to encourage employee professional development and growth within our organization. While employed with Solano County, employees have the opportunity to pursue their career goals, interests, and develop the competencies on the Solano County Leadership Development Model by participating in the following programs:

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Annual Education Fair

• County Mentoring Program

• Leadership Academy

• Supervisory Trainings

• Skill Development Trainings

• Self-paced learning opportunities

Selection Process

3/29/19 - Deadline to submit application and required documents.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a written and/or practical exam, an oral interview, or any combination listed. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.     

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process.  

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

How to Apply

Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com, to apply. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (DD-214, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted with a document cover sheet, available on the County's employment website:http://www.jobaps.com/Solano/sup/doccover.pdf or at the of Human Resources’ office, and are due by the final filing date. 

Previously submitted application materials for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.  

Questions can be directed to the Human Resources Department at (707) 784-6170 or at 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800 Fairfield. The office is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA

Document Submittal Requirements

Applicants qualifying under the education requirement must submit official/unofficial transcripts that verify the units and courses completed by the final filing date. Failure to submit verification of this education requirement will result in immediate disqualification from further consideration in the recruitment process.

Previously submitted application materials for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:  Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

How to Submit Your Documents

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents in-person or by mail at Solano County Department of Human Resources 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800, Fairfield CA 94533, or by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com When submitting documents in-person, by mail or by fax, include the recruitment title (Process Server) and the recruitment number (19-413320-01). If submitting by email, please include the recruitment name and number in the subject line.

Supplemental Questionnaire

This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine applicants’ qualifications for this position and assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the recruitment process; therefore, applicants are encouraged to answer all questions thoroughly and completely. Omitted information will not be considered or assumed. Applicants who have no experience in a specific area are recommended to state "no experience in this area" instead of leaving the space blank.

Please note that the experience in your answers must be reflected in your employment history. 


1.

Which of the following criteria best qualifies you for this position?

Education: I have completed 15 semester or 22.5 quarter units from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, paralegal, sociology, psychology or other related field.
Experience: I have six months of full time experience performing public contact work and/or reviewing or explaining legal, insurance, financial or other comparable documents or information.
Both Education and Experience as detailed above.
Neither: I do not meet the Education or Experience requirements.
 

I understand that:

Applicants meeting the position requirements through EDUCATION must submit transcripts (official or unofficial) verifying courses and units completed by the final filing deadline.

Applicants meeting the position requirements through EXPERIENCE must detail six months of full time work experience performing public contact work and/or reviewing or explaining legal, insurance, financial or other comparable documents or information within their employment applicant's work history.

Yes No
2.

Describe your understanding of what the position of Process Server entails.

3.

What types of legal documents, if any, have you served?

4.

Describe in detail your experience and/or knowledge as it relates to receiving and/or serving litigant's legal documents. In your response include the method and/or public resources, databases, and/or other tools to locate, make a positive identification, and/or serve legal documents to litigants.

5.

Describe your experience speaking in an official capacity (e.g., giving testimony, making presentations, providing explanations to people in positions of authority) to explain and/or justify actions or measures taken to obtain information.

6.

As a process server you have to work in the field, in environments that may make you uncomfortable, and dealing with people who may not be welcoming.  Share an experience you had in dealing with a difficult person in an unfamiliar environment and how you handled the situation.

Other Requirements

Background Checks: The County may conduct a background check and a reference check on candidates prior to appointment to a position within this class. 

Independent Travel:  Incumbents are required to travel independently to locate persons and deliver legal documents. 

Hours of Work:  Incumbents may be required to work weekends, holidays, irregular hours, on-call, and after normal business hours.

Language Proficiency:  Some positions allocated to this class will require the employee to speak, read and write in a language other than English.

Veterans Preference Points

To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DATE. Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.

Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran’s preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.

Americans With Disabilities Act

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the “Selection Process”), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=23215.

This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date of the recruitment. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.

Solano County

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OUR COMMUNITY

 

Solano County is the ideal place to live, learn, work and play…  The America's Promise Alliance has named Solano County as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People for six straight yearsthe only California community with that distinction.

·         Live – Solano County as well as cities within the County have ranked in the top 15 hottest markets across the country and within the Bay Area due to prime location and affordability.

·         Learn Higher education abounds! Within the County, education choices include: Solano Community College, CSU Maritime Academy, Brandman University, and Touro University. Bordering our County is the renowned University of California Davis.

·         Work The blend of agriculture, corporate business and pleasant lifestyle enhance the attraction of Solano County. Blessed with a thriving agricultural economy, the county is also home to biotechnology and other growth industries.

·         Play - Situated midway between San Francisco and Sacramento—the State capitol, Solano County is home to rolling hillsides, waterfronts and fertile farmland. County residents can enjoy day trips to the San Francisco Bay area, Lake Tahoe region and the Napa and Sonoma Valleys.

County Population (2018): 439,793

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.  

SOLANO COUNTY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER