What are the responsibilities and job description for the Court Services Officer - District Court position at Calhoun County of Michigan?
Under the supervision of the assigned District Judge. Ensures daily courtroom readiness for court proceedings, assists judge in managing hearings (both in-person and virtual) and assists with case processing before and after court events.
- Opens courtroom, checking lights, heat and equipment, and ensuring its readiness for court proceedings.
- Calls cases into court, directs parties to proper courtroom, and provides court schedule information.
- Maintains order in the courtroom and summons security when required to provide protection for the judge and others in the courtroom.
- May administers oaths to jurors, defendants and witnesses as directed by the Judge.
- Performs a variety of clerical tasks such as operating a computer terminal during and after court proceedings to enter case information, preparing judgments of sentence, sentencing notes and/or bench warrants. Utilizes electronic document management system for case processing, including scanning documents into the DMS, and routing documents to proper queues inside the DMS.
- Communicates regularly with District Court Clerk’s Office staff regarding case processing.
- Performs various jury related functions. Relays messages from jurors, sequesters as necessary and addresses individual juror's needs.
- Records court proceedings in a back-up capacity for the Judicial Secretary when necessary.
- Assists in other areas of the court as required.
- High School graduation or equivalent.
- One year of general office experience, preferably in a district court or closely related setting.
- A high level of confidentiality.
- Computer information systems and data entry skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
Salary : $18 - $27
COURT SERVICES SPECIALIST
Kalamazoo County Government -
Kalamazoo, MI
COURT SECURITY DEPUTY
Kalamazoo County Government -
Kalamazoo, MI
Deputy Court Clerk - Warrant Division
County of Calhoun, MI -
Battle Creek, MI
