What are the responsibilities and job description for the Court Officer position at County of Somerset?

POSITION: COURT OFFICER

REPORTS TO: Court Administrator and Judges

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Court Officer is responsible for the daily preparation of the courtroom. The Officer maintains courtroom decorum, locates witnesses, counsel and informs the Judges when everyone is in place. The Officer announces all openings, recesses adjournments of daily sessions and performs other duties as requested by the Judge.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma/GED

Must be able to communicate both verbally and in writing

Good public relation skill and people skills

Be able to follow both written and verbal instructions

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be familiar with the procedures for preparing the courtrooms and clearly understand how the Court functions. The Court Officer needs to have patience and show respect and courtesy to all parties. Confidentiality must be maintained at all times.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: See the attached Court Officer Duties

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL STANDARDS: The Court Officer is required to sit, walk, stand, bend and carry light objects. The work area is generally well lit and the noise level is moderate. This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by the Court Administrator or Judges.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

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