What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bailiff - District Court position at Eaton County?
Under the supervision of District Court Judge and the Trial Court Administrator, provides and maintains courtroom security. Performs administrative and clerical support as needed by the Court. Provides general assistance to Court participants on scheduling and procedural information. Is a sworn officer of the Court.
**Applications are accepted until there are sufficient numbers of qualified applications or a qualified candidate is identified. This position could close at any time.**Assigned hours of work will be determined upon hire.
Essential Functions:- Provides and maintains security in the courtroom as needed. Monitors activity in and around the courtroom to ensure appropriate behavior and a safe environment. May provide supplemental security for prisoners and witnesses as needed.
- Takes charge of jurors during jury trials and provides for their security and needs.
- Provides related administrative and clerical support tasks for the Court, including coordinating files for upcoming hearings and transporting files to the clerk's offices.
- Performs the duties of the Court Bailiff as needed and directed.
- May be required to maintain security of prisoners in court or assist prisoners to other areas of the court as appropriate.
- Must adhere to departmental standards in regard to HIPAA and other privacy issues.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education: A high school diploma or its equivalent is required. Some college level coursework in police administration, criminal justice or related areas is preferred.
Experience: One year experience as a law enforcement officer or closely related capacity is required.
Other Requirements: Preference given to those who are or have been MCOLES certified as a Michigan Police Officer. May be required to carry and be trained in the use of Firearms, Electromuscular Disruption Device (Taser) and Chemical Irritant spray.
(The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job-related selection or promotional criteria) Working Conditions:
- Work environment varies.
- Regular contact with people charged and/or convicted of criminal offenses.
- May encounter physical altercations in the course of providing security or making an arrest.
Salary : $19
