Staff Attorney en Marion County Sheriff's Office, FL

About the Department

Position Duties

A. Abide by the “Law Enforcement Code of Ethics”, and the “Disciplinary Rules and Ethical Considerations” contained in the “Code of Professional Responsibility”.
B. Supervise personnel in the legal division.
C. Perform legal research regarding cases, rulings, and the laws affecting the functions of the agency.
D. Advise the Sheriff and Agency staff on various legal matters.
E. Prepare procedures, reports, and legal documents as required.
F. Review Agency written policies and procedures from a legal criterion and recommend changes where necessary. Keep up to date on any law or regulatory changes which require revisions to published agency Policy or procedures, and make sure proper persons are informed.
G. Review Agency training syllabus for both legal correctness and overall coverage from a legal standpoint and make recommendations to the Training Director for improvements.
H. Keep up to date on new laws and court decisions applying to Law Enforcement and Corrections and recommend training requirements.
I. Keep up to date on new or revised laws affecting operations of the Agency, including labor laws, fiscal requirements, reporting regulations, and so forth, and ensure knowledge of changes are disseminated to those affected.
J. Present training lectures and classes on various aspects of law enforcement procedures, such as arrests, search and seizure, investigation, civil liability, use testifying and so forth.
K. Aid in the preparation of arrest warrants, search warrants, and electronic intercept orders. Review such items prepared by others in the Agency.
L. Review all Green Team (IA Pro) reports and make appropriate recommendations regarding trends involving employee activity.
M. Maintain liaison with the office of State Attorney, U.S. Attorney, other police legal advisors, Attorneys retained by the Sheriff in civil suits or other actions, and other professional organizations as may be designated by the Sheriff.
N. Be available on a 24-hour basis, either by phone or by way of cell phone.
O. Respond, when requested, to situations including but not limited to, shootings, civil disorders, hostage situations, and so forth.
P. Represent the Agency’s legal standing in civil or criminal cases.
Q. Advise Internal affairs personnel on internal investigations when requested.
R. Represent the Sheriff, if requested, at various civic or business functions.
S. Participate as directed in command level planning or special projects.
T. Keep the Sheriff informed on all legal matters pertaining to the Agency. 
U. Perform other related duties, as assigned, including modified schedule or temporary re-assignment during declared emergency or activations, as determined by the Sheriff.

Minimum Qualifications

JOB PREREQUISITES: 
Be a member, in good standing, of the Florida Bar. 
Minimum of three years' experience in the criminal justice system, which may include but is not limited to prosecutor, public defender, law enforcement managers, or civil liability. 
Have a working knowledge of the criminal and civil laws of Florida and of the Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure. 
Knowledge of the Marion County Ordinances. 
Knowledge of the Public Records Laws of Florida. 
Possess a working knowledge of judicial procedure and Rules of Evidence. 
Possess a valid Florida driver’s license. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 
Maintain certification as an attorney and legal standing with the Florida Bar Association. 
Maintain knowledge of criminal law additions and revisions. 
Obtain and maintain knowledge of labor laws and worker’s compensation rules. 
Maintain a valid Florida driver’s license.

Upon completion of the job application, you are required to submit a resume and a writing sample to the Director of Human Resources Monica Chisholm at email address: [email protected]. For additional inquiries, please call Director Chisholm at 352-368-3503.

Other Qualifications

WORKING CONDITIONS: 
Normal office conditions. May be required to respond to field investigations from time to time. Normal office hours, but subject to being called out at any hour in case of emergency and may be required to work overtime when necessary. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Sheriff’s Office to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations. Nothing in this job description prevents management from assigning different or additional duties or modifying the job description at any time.

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Sheriff’s Office to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.