How to hire a court deputy

How to hire a court deputy, step by step

Here's a step-by-step court deputy hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a court deputy job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new court deputy
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your court deputy job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a court deputy for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a court deputy to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a court deputy that fits the bill.

   This list presents court deputy salaries for various positions.

   Type of Court Deputy	Description	Hourly rate
   Court Deputy	Correctional officers are responsible for overseeing individuals who have been arrested and are awaiting trial or who have been sentenced to serve time in jail or prison. Bailiffs are law enforcement officers who maintain safety and order in courtrooms.	$13-24
   Deputy	The duties of a deputy vary on their line of work or place of employment. In law enforcement, a deputy is primarily in charge of conducting investigations on crimes and arresting criminals, performing regular patrols on streets, responding to calls of distress, and assisting citizens in calamities, disasters, accidents, or any forms of threat... Show more	$14-43

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patrol
   • Emergency Situations
   • CPR
   • District Court
   • Court Sessions
   • Subpoenas
   • Circuit Court
   • Court Proceedings
   • Law Enforcement Agencies
   • Court Orders
   • Management System

   Responsibilities:

   • Hire and manage credit officers responsible for Citigroup's new commodity derivatives business in Houston.
   • Transport prisoners, serve summons and subpoenas on behalf of the court.
   • Assist public in filing motions, subpoenas and other paperwork associate with the filing and collection of small claims judgment.
   • Process surety bonds; enter bond information and ensure data are recorded accurately; expedite actions for bond-relate requests.
   • Conduct landlord tenant investigations and evictions.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your court deputy job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A court deputy can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, court deputies' average salary in arkansas is 28% less than in arizona.
   • Seniority. Entry-level court deputies 43% less than senior-level court deputies.
   • Certifications. A court deputy with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a court deputy's salary.

   Average court deputy salary

   $38,954yearly

   $18.73 hourly rate

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   Entry-level court deputy salary

   $29,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

4. Writing a court deputy job description

   A good court deputy job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a court deputy job description:

   Court deputy job description example

   Buncombe County is a caring community in harmony with its environment where citizens succeed, thrive, and realize their potential. Our mission is to promote a healthy, safe, well-educated, and thriving community with a sustainable quality of life; to provide effective and efficient government our citizens can trust; and to deliver needed service through a responsive work force committed to excellence, integrity, and teamwork.
   Job
   Title: Court
   Enforcement Deputy
   
   Purpose of the position:
   An employee in this position is responsible for maintaining safety and security of the courthouse and order in the court system to protect judges, jurors, other court personnel, and the public.
   
   Essential Functions of the position:
   Serves as court bailiff for District and Superior Court in maintaining order opening and closing court, and accompanying inmates to and from court.Provide security for the courthouse and courtroom participants.Sequesters and monitors needs, comforts and security of the jury.Serves criminal want/warrant services; completes arrest sheets containing necessary identification information; serves subpoenas and appearance bonds.May provide security escort to the Clerk's office for banking purposes.Prepare release orders and bond sheets on inmates.Performs other related duties as assigned.
   
   Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience (required at time of hire):
   High School diploma or equivalent. Must be 21 years of age.
   
   License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation:
   Certification as a law enforcement officer in accordance with the North Carolina Sheriffs' Training and Standards Commission. Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina.
   
   Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
   Knowledge of modern law enforcement practices and procedures Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws pertaining to law enforcement work Knowledge of the locations of streets, roads, highways and the geography and socioeconomic characteristics of the county Knowledge of the content and purpose of legal papers and the practices involved in serving them Some knowledge of the standard practices, materials, techniques, and equipment associated with the Patrol DivisionSkill in the use of firearms and other law enforcement equipment Ability to exercise sound judgment in emergency and routine situations and to adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action Ability to apply interpretation of laws to specific situations Ability to prepare clear and concise reports Ability to present court testimony effectively Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignment
   
   Department:Sheriff
   
   Location: Asheville, NC
   
   Job Posting End Date:
   
   Salary
   Range: 43,451 - 51,833
   
   Buncombe County Government realizes the importance of a diverse professional workforce and the need to foster a responsive and innovative organizational culture, one that fully engages all of our employees, honoring and building on each employee's unique experiences, opinions, and perspective.
   
   It is the policy of Buncombe County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected class under federal or NC State law. In addition the Agency expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination.
   
   Applicants for employment are invited to participate in the affirmative action program by reporting their status as a protected veteran or other minority. In extending this invitation, we advise you that: (a) workers (applicants) are under no obligation to respond but may do so in the future if they choose; (b) responses will remain confidential within the human resource department; and (c) responses will be used only for the necessary information to include in our affirmative action program. We are a company that values diversity. We actively encourage women, minorities, veterans and disabled employees to apply. Refusal to provide this information will have no bearing on your application and will not subject you to any adverse treatment.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find court deputies for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your court deputy job on Zippia to find and recruit court deputy candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with court deputy candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new court deputy

   Once you've decided on a perfect court deputy candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new court deputy. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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