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Shelby County, AL

Laborer II - Landfill

Columbiana, AL · On-site

$38K - $57K/yr

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Court Deputy w/ APOST Certification (Part Time)

Shelby County, AL

Columbiana, AL • On-site

$46K/yr

Other

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

Salary : $46,196.80 Annually
Location : Columbiana, AL
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: 2025-00114
Department: JUDGES
Opening Date: 05/20/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Summary
Work involves providing security for the courts, judges, courthouse employees, and general public; assisting the Sheriff's Training Center staff with the delivery of various training curriculums; safely and securely transporting prisoners to and from the Shelby County Jail and local, State and Federal courts; and serving civil process for the courts as needed.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Static posting at electronic metal detectors at doorways to ensure no one enters the Shelby County Courthouse with a firearm or potentially dangerous weapon.
  • Inspect individuals for weapons (knives, pistol, scissors, screw drivers, mace, etc.) to ensure the safety of the judges, employees, and general public.
  • Maintains records.
  • Arrests violators and transports them to the jail.
  • Directs visitors to the proper offices.
  • Answers questions.
  • Picks up mail and distributes to the judges.
  • Assists with the delivery of training curricula at the Shelby County Sheriff's Training Center.
  • Transports local prisoners from the Shelby County Jail to local, State and Federal courts.
  • Receives court ordered civil process (subpoenas, complaints, etc...) from clerk for service to the public.
  • Assists Chief Bailiff and courthouse Bailiffs as needed.
  • Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned by supervision.
Qualifications and Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  • High School diploma or equivalent through an accredited institution.
  • Law enforcement work experience within the past 2 years.
  • APOST Certification.
  • Minimum Standards of Training certification.
  • Valid Driver's License.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
  • None.

Physical Demands & Work Environment
WORKING CONDITIONS
Most of the work is performed indoors.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work is generally light consisting of standing, sitting, and walking. Force may be necessary in order to maintain control of a situation.
Conditions of Job Offer and Employment
EXAMINATIONS
No written or performance examination will be required for this position. Applicants are screened and certified based on an evaluation of their education, training, experience and other requirements as outlined in this Position Announcement and denoted on their Job Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire.
BACKGROUND CHECK
As part of the pre-employment procedure, former supervisors, employers, police and FBI files, plus references provided by the candidates shall be checked as a precaution against obtaining undesirable employees. Reference and background checks may or may not be completed prior to an offer of employment, and the information shall be handled as privileged information available to appointing authorities in considering applicants.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT/POST OFFER DRUG SCREENING
Shelby County is committed to providing and maintaining a drug-free work environment. After receiving a conditional offer of employment, applicants are required to pass a drug test conducted at a test site designated by Shelby County.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT/POST OFFER MEDICAL EXAMINATION
As a condition of employment after receiving a job offer for this position applicants are required to pass a physical examination conducted by a licensed physician designated by Shelby County.
Shelby County, Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Part-time, Temporary, Season and Intern positions are not eligible to participate in the the Shelby County Benefit Program.
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Please check the box that represents the highest level of education achieved to date.
  • No diploma or degree
  • Occupational Diploma
  • High School Diploma from an accredited high school or G.E.D equivalent through a state certified or accredited program
  • Some College or Technical Training
  • Associates Degree from an accredited college or university
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
  • Master's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university

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From what school, institution or college did you receive your highest level of education?
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If you selected an education level higher than high school, please specify your degree or field of study.
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Do you have a valid Drivers' License? Valid means your driver's license is not currently suspended or revoked.
  • Yes
  • No

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Do you possess the Minimum Standards of Training Certification meaning that you are APOST certified?
  • Yes
  • No

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Please list your APOST Certification number.
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Have you worked in law enforcement within the past 2 years?
  • Yes
  • No

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If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please list the law enforcement agency you worked for during the past 2 year period.
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