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Fort Smith Courthouse
35 So. 6th, Room G5
Fort Smith, AR 72901

Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Ph: 479.783.6139

Position Title: Deputy Domestic Relations/Civil
Location: Circuit Clerk - Courts Facility Buidling
Salary: $33,072

Apply on Indeed.com or email resume to:  hr@sebastiancountyar.gov

Job Summary

Performs Clerk's duties in the courtroom under the direction of the Chief Deputy Clerk/Office Manager and Circuit Clerk. Receives records and dockets all pleadings, writs, orders and filings pertaining to Circuit Court (civil). Registers Circuit Court judgments and maintains judgment book. Assist attorneys, judges, jurors, and general public who may come into the Clerk's office. The incumbent is a commissioned/sworn Deputy and is authorized to take and administer oaths to witnesses and persons commissioned in office in the State of Arkansas. Position is governed by State Statutes, County Ordinances, Court Rules, and policies and procedures of the Circuit Clerk. This position is subject to State Legislative Audit.  Incumbent handles fees and various court funds daily for receipt, processing, and deposit.

Minimum Entry Qualifications: 

  • High School Diploma
  • One year of college or equivalent related work experience or training is preferred
  • Must have computer experience
  • Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions, person to person and small group situations with customers, clients, the public, and other employees of the organization

Position Title: Programmer
Location: County Election
Salary: $15.00 hourly

Apply on Indeed.com or email resume to:  hr@sebastiancountyar.gov

Job Summary

This is an extra help position with variable hours revolving around elections. The incumbent will report to the Election Coordinator and is responsible for assisting in the programming, testing, and tabulating of voting machines before each election.  Also, assists in updating and maintaining the Sebastian County elections database. 

Essential Duties

  1. Programs voting machines before each election.
  2. Assists in performing “logic and accuracy” tests on voting machines before each election.
  3. Tests vote tabulating equipment before each election.
  4. Assists in the tabulation of election returns for each election after the polls close.
  5. Updates and maintains the Sebastian County elections database.
  6. Attends voting equipment programming, tabulating, and testing training sessions.

Minimum Entry Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required, along with technical school or college-level training in electronics or computers and accompanying work experience.
  •  Effective oral and written communication skills needed to assist poll workers and the public. 

Position Title: Seasonal Mower
Location: County Road Dept. - Greenwood
Salary: $15.00 hourly

Apply on Indeed.com or email app/resume to:  hr@sebastiancountyar.gov

Job Summary

Work involves maintenance of County rights-of-way, operating a tractor with a mowing unit and manual labor duties. Performs other duties assigned or deemed necessary.

Qualifications

  •       Must be 18 years of age or older
  •       Previous experience operating tractors with a mowing unit
  •       Must have a valid Arkansas Driver’s License

Position Title:  Park Maintenance – Seasonal Part-Time       Department:  Ben Geren Park
Salary:  $15.00 an hour

Apply on Indeed or Email Resume to:  hr@sebastiancountyar.gov

Job Summary:

Primarily responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the softball and soccer complexes at Ben Geren Park. Performs other related duties as assigned by the Park Maintenance Supervisor. Performs work involving the use of equipment including mowers, tractors, loaders, trucks, and other turf maintenance equipment. Grounds-keeping experience required. Prior experience in sports field maintenance is preferred.

Minimum Entry Qualifications:

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • High school diploma or GED is required
  • Prior grounds-keeping experience a plus
  • Must be able to operate utility vehicles, mowers, tractors, and small lawn care equipment such  as weed eaters and chainsaws.

Position Title         Probation Officer I
Location:               Mental Health Court
Salary:                    $37,097 - 42,077

Job Summary:

The Probation Officer I is responsible for assisting in the supervision of adult offenders placed on parole or probation. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Functions

Reviews policies, procedures, regulations, and conditions of parole or probation and establishes the frequency of office visits. Observes and may participate in the counseling of parolees/probationers during office visits and refers them to various agencies for assistance such as substance abuse counseling and treatment, employment, education, and human services. Maintains chronological history of contacts with parolees/probationers and/or actions taken related to parole or probation records and prepares reports. Makes home and community visits to verify parole/probation information and recommends follow-up visits if parolees/probationers are adhering to conditions of parole/probation and to assist them with the community adjustment process. Assists in the administering of the board or court-ordered and random drug tests on parolees/probationers and observes or assists in writing parole violation warrants or probation violation reports when test results are positive. Observes the serving of warrants, making arrests of parole violators, or assisting in contacting of the appropriate authority to issue warrants for the arrest of probation violators. May assist in parole/probation violation investigations by providing support in researching criminal activity and technical violations and assisting in the writing of the summary of the investigation. May observe or assist in submitting progress reports to other states regarding the behavior, residence, and employment information of interstate compact parolees/probationers being supervised by Arkansas under their supervision. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

The formal education of a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Social Work, or a related field. Must possess a valid Arkansas driver’s license. Must be able to be certified as a specialized police officer by the Arkansas Law Enforcement Standard Commission as established by ACA 12-9-106 at one year of employment, or certified by the Department of Community Correction as a DCC Parole/Probation Officer. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB-RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATION REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Position: Adult Detention Deputy
Location: Adult Detention Center
Salary: $36,881.00

Apply:

Online at Indeed.com  Or Email application/resume to hr@sebastiancountyar.gov

Job Summary

The employee will work under the direct supervision of the Adult Detention Administrator and/or ADC Assistant Administrator.  The employee is responsible for the security and welfare of male and female inmates, providing service to the inmate population, and maintaining a controlled atmosphere to prevent disturbances. Work involves an element of personal danger and the employee must be able to act without direct supervision and exercise independent judgment in meeting emergencies.  The employee also is responsible for the safe and secure transportation of inmates to and from various facilities.  The position is governed by departmental policies and procedures and all laws concerning Adult Detention Center personnel.

Minimum Entry Qualifications:

  • High School Graduate or Equivalent
  • Knowledge of fundamental constitutional rights of inmates
  • Possess the ability to be nondiscriminatory to relate to persons of all social-economic levels and effectively deal with persons regardless of their state of mind or physical condition
  • Possess competent coordination and strength required to physically subdue prisoners
  • Detention personnel should have good health, emotional maturity, integrity, an interest in the welfare of human beings, the ability to establish interpersonal relationships and to work with aggressive persons, the belief in the capacity of people to change, recognition of the dignity and value of the individual, resourcefulness, patience, the ability to use authority responsibly and continuing interest in professional development
  • Be able to work different shifts

 

 

 

IMPORTANT ADDRESSES


Fort Smith Court House
35 South 6 St.
Fort Smith, AR

Justice Building
901 South B St.
Fort Smith, AR

Greenwood Courthouse
11 Town Square
Greenwood, AR 72936

Sheriff Department
800 South A Street
Fort Smith, AR  72901

 

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