Court Services Officer - District Court

Job Summary

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.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Calhoun County's benefits package offers flexibility, choice, and value. It is an attractive component of our employees total compensation package. At Calhoun County, we know that good benefit plans are important to employees and their families. We're committed to providing employees with access to a wide range of information and tools so they can stay informed and make the most of their Calhoun County flexible benefit package.

What benefits does Calhoun County offer its full-time employees?

Medical: Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan with 3 Different Flexible Benefit Plan Options
Dental: 100% Employer Paid through Delta Dental
Vision: 100% Employer Paid through BCBSM Vision Services Plan (VSP)
Employee Health & Wellness Center (Premise Health): Most Services 100% Employer Paid
Life Insurance: 100% Employer Paid for Basic Life & AD&D
Short Term Disability: 100% Employer Paid for 67% Wage Loss Benefits up to 26 Weeks
Retirement: Employer 401(k) Match Program Up to 7% of Employee Contribution
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): 100% Employer Paid Through Bronson HelpNet
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• Start through fourth years – 168 Hours (4.2 weeks based on 40-hour work week)
• Fifth through ninth years – 208 Hours (5.2 weeks)
• Tenth through fourteenth years – 248 Hours (6.2 weeks)
• Fifteen and Subsequent years – 288 Hours (7.2 weeks)

Amounts & distribution may vary slightly by union contract, policy, and/or defined work week

Paid Holidays: 14 Paid Holidays Throughout the Year

Additional Voluntary Benefits:
Flexible Scheduling & Telecommuting Options Depending on Position & Department
Term Life Insurance (above Employer Paid Plan)
Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
Long Term Disability Wage Loss Benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Employee Wellness Program
Perks Program (discounts at local merchants for being a County employee)

Part-time Employees may elect insurance, provided the Employee pays the full cost of the premium through payroll deduction.