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Court Officer Independent Contractor
Job Location:
Job Location:
Paw Paw, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
28 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
25 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
NATURE OF APPOINTMENT The Court Officer is appointed by the Van Buren County Courts and authorized under Michigan law and the authority of the appointing Court to provide Court Officer services including general service of process execution of orders for seizure or attachment of property execution of orders of eviction and exercise of arrest authority pursuant to MCR 2.103(D) as authorized by the appointment. The Court Officer carries out authorized services in a professional impartial and lawful manner and in accordance with applicable Michigan statutes court rules court orders and the Independent Contractor Agreement.
This is not an employment position with Van Buren County or the Van Buren County Courts. The individual selected will be appointed as an independent contractor under MCR 3.106 and will have the opportunity to provide authorized Court Officer services on an as-needed basis pursuant to the Independent Contractor Agreement. The appointment does not guarantee any minimum amount of work or compensation.
SCOPE OF AUTHORIZED SERVICES
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIP
The Court Officer acts under the authority of the appointing court the applicable writ or order Michigan statutes and Michigan Court Rules. The officer does not independently adjudicate landlord-tenant disputes modify court orders determine entitlement to possession or exercise authority beyond that granted by the Court or law.
The Court Officer must exercise sound judgment remain impartial maintain accurate records protect confidential information disclose potential conflicts of interest and promptly refer questions concerning the validity scope stay or interpretation of an order to the appropriate court authority.
The Court Officer receives no salary or wage from the Court. Compensation is through authorized statutory fees or other lawful arrangements as provided in the Independent Contractor Agreement. The Court Officer is responsible for providing the tools vehicle equipment and other resources necessary to perform authorized services.
Court Officer services may involve contact with individuals under stressful or confrontational circumstances. The officer must prioritize safety and coordinate with law enforcement when circumstances exceed the officers authority training or ability to safely execute the Courts order.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must meet all requirements of MCR 3.106 applicable Michigan law and court rules Van Buren County Court requirements and the Courts Application for Appointment as Court Officer (VBC-1862).
PREFERRED
Experience with court process civil procedure property management law enforcement corrections or security.
APPOINTMENT
The Court Officer serves subject to the terms established by the appointing Court and applicable Michigan law and court rules. Appointment does not confer authority beyond that expressly granted by the Court or otherwise provided by law. Appointment is for a term established by the Chief Judge not to exceed two years and does not automatically renew.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
The individual selected for appointment will serve as an independent contractor and will be appointed by the Chief Judge.
Applicants must submit the following:
This is not an employment position with Van Buren County or the Van Buren County Courts. The individual selected will be appointed as an independent contractor under MCR 3.106 and will have the opportunity to provide authorized Court Officer services on an as-needed basis pursuant to the Independent Contractor Agreement. The appointment does not guarantee any minimum amount of work or compensation.
SCOPE OF AUTHORIZED SERVICES
- Receive review serve and execute court process and orders as authorized by the appointment including general process orders of eviction and orders for seizure or attachment of property.
- Verify that process is valid properly issued and within the officers jurisdiction before execution.
- Attend premises identified in an order and remove occupants and personal property as authorized by the order and applicable Michigan law.
- Coordinate as appropriate with parties attorneys court personnel property owners or representatives landlords tenants law enforcement and others involved in the service or execution of court process.
- Request law-enforcement assistance when necessary to safely and lawfully execute a court order.
- Maintain professionalism neutrality and appropriate conduct during potentially contentious encounters.
- Document attempts and completed executions and prepare required returns affidavits or other court documentation.
- Maintain accurate records of process received served executed or returned.
- Safeguard confidential court and personal information.
- Collect and account for authorized fees and costs when applicable.
- Perform other court-officer services authorized by the appointment applicable law court rules and the Independent Contractor Agreement.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIP
The Court Officer acts under the authority of the appointing court the applicable writ or order Michigan statutes and Michigan Court Rules. The officer does not independently adjudicate landlord-tenant disputes modify court orders determine entitlement to possession or exercise authority beyond that granted by the Court or law.
The Court Officer must exercise sound judgment remain impartial maintain accurate records protect confidential information disclose potential conflicts of interest and promptly refer questions concerning the validity scope stay or interpretation of an order to the appropriate court authority.
The Court Officer receives no salary or wage from the Court. Compensation is through authorized statutory fees or other lawful arrangements as provided in the Independent Contractor Agreement. The Court Officer is responsible for providing the tools vehicle equipment and other resources necessary to perform authorized services.
Court Officer services may involve contact with individuals under stressful or confrontational circumstances. The officer must prioritize safety and coordinate with law enforcement when circumstances exceed the officers authority training or ability to safely execute the Courts order.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must meet all requirements of MCR 3.106 applicable Michigan law and court rules Van Buren County Court requirements and the Courts Application for Appointment as Court Officer (VBC-1862).
- Valid drivers license and reliable transportation.
- Ability to read and understand court orders writs and related legal documents.
- Strong communication organizational and recordkeeping skills.
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
- Ability to remain professional and impartial in difficult or adversarial situations.
- Ability to safely perform duties in residential commercial and outdoor environments.
PREFERRED
Experience with court process civil procedure property management law enforcement corrections or security.
APPOINTMENT
The Court Officer serves subject to the terms established by the appointing Court and applicable Michigan law and court rules. Appointment does not confer authority beyond that expressly granted by the Court or otherwise provided by law. Appointment is for a term established by the Chief Judge not to exceed two years and does not automatically renew.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
The individual selected for appointment will serve as an independent contractor and will be appointed by the Chief Judge.
Applicants must submit the following:
- Completed Application for Appointment as Court Officer Independent Contractor (VBC-1862)
- Criminal history/fingerprint/credit check form
- Current credit report
- Three professional references
- Completed Independent Contractor Agreement for Court Officer (VBC-1863)
- Proof that the bond requirement has been met
- Copy of valid drivers license
- Copy of Social Security card
- Proof of deputization if applicable
- Copy of CCW permit if applicable
Required Experience:
Manager
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