Overview
Warrant/Collections Officer(Certified Officer) Jobs in Gulfport, MS at Mississippi Department of Employment Security
Title: Warrant/Collections Officer(Certified Officer)
Company: Mississippi Department of Employment Security
Location: Gulfport, MS
- Applications MUST be submitted by 5pm, April 30, 2026** **
- MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:** The following are intended only as illustrations of the various duties assigned to this classification. The absence of specific statements of duties does not exclude those tasks from the position of the work if similar or a logical assignment of the position;
Generate daily jail population list, matches names with outstanding warrants, old fines, and probationers. When a delinquent defendant account is identified, officer may generate a warrant and present the same to the Judge for review. If signed by the Judge, the officer will fax them to the jail to be served. Officer will gather information on potential probation violations, making notations in the court system and deliver the information to the appropriate court clerk, probation officer and prosecutor.
Ensure the status of all warrants that are served by HCSD are properly updated in the court system.
Monitor payment plans ordered by the Court. Interview and complete an information sheet to help assist in collection efforts, if necessary. Explains what can happen if the defendant fails to complete the conditions of the sentence the Court ordered. Ensure payment plans are setup correctly in the database. Discuss delinquent collection options with the Judge and take any actions the Judge so Orders.
Review daily dockets to determine if a current defendant has an outstanding warrant or owes old fines. If either is identified, the appropriate action is taken.
Obtain Pre-Trial information vital to the prosecutor, such as previous arrests, outstanding charges, probation violations, driving history, etc.
Personally deliver or mail fifteen (15) day failure to comply letters to defendants that are delinquent on payment of fines.
Personally deliver warrants or other process issued by the Court to persons at their homes or places of business.
On standby for anyone coming to the Clerks counter that has an active warrant. Clerks will advise and the Warrant Officer will take the defendant in custody. Warrant Officer will discuss with the Judge to determine how and if the defendant will be released. If the defendant can bond from Court, this eliminates the need for the Sheriff's office to transport and they are not booked in the jail. In the case of a Felony Warrant, the defendant is taken into custody and the Sheriff's office transports to the jail for booking.
Assist in providing courtroom and building security by responding to unruly incidents at the request of Judges, Security Guards or Harrison County personnel.
Assist other Courts or law enforcement agencies with information in reference to suspects and in serving their outstanding warrants.
May assist in serving civil process, such as protective order when the Respondent appears in Court
Gives directions and provides other information to public.
Performance Standrads
Skill in problem solving
Ability to explain and interpret policies and procedures affecting the serving of Court documents
Ability to work with the public
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to maintain accurate records and write detailed reports
Ability to effectively schedule and distribute work loads
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Knowledge of the kinds of writs and warrants issued by the court
Knowledge of safety rules and regulations
Knowledge of courtroom practices and procedures
Knowledge of modern police practices and methods
Ability to control and safeguard prisoners
Ability to preserve order in the court
Ability to restrain an individual and employ all use of force options
Skill in the use and care of firearms and non lethal use of force
Supervision Exercised / Supervision Received
Employee receives general supervision and reports to a management level supervisor, who is consul ed on unusual or complex matters.
- EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:** High School diploma or four (4) years experience in related field; must attend and complete firearms qualification with the Sheriff's Department and must be qualified with any other weapons carried, such as OC Spray or blunt impact weapons.
The candidate must be a certified law enforcement officer and must have graduated from a certified LEA.
- LICENSES REQUIRED: ** Valid Drivers License
**SALARY** **RANGE:** **$18.50 per hour**
