Jury Bailiff

LANGLADE COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTION

JURY BAILIFF

Department: Clerk of Circuit Court

Reports to: Clerk of Circuit Court

Wage: $15.00

FLSA Status/Hours: Non-Exempt, Casual

Revised: 3/12/2025

Summary:

The purpose of this position is to monitor behavior and movement of jurors prior to and during circuit court proceedings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily and in a timely manner. The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.

• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Monitor juror actions and movement prior to and during circuit court proceedings.
• Provide instruction and direction to jurors.
• Act as liaison between clerk of court, circuit court judges, attorneys and jurors.
• Clerical duties as assigned.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience;

High School Diploma or GED. All other training will be provided. Must have valid Wisconsin drivers license, proof of insurance that satisfies Langlade County requirements and a good driving record.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to ambulate throughout courthouse. Ability to communicate/provide guidance involving instructing, maintaining order and coordinating activities.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with justice partners and the general public.
• Ability to follow directions/instructions; deal with a variety of people, including other bailiffs, courthouse personnel and the public.
• Ability to define and deal with problems and issues that may arise between jurors.
• Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out instructions in written or oral form.
• Ability to work effectively in a courtroom setting.
• May be required to work outside traditional business hours.
• Must have ability to interact positively with courthouse staff, county, state personnel and the general public.

Technological Skills:

Working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office Suite.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and sit.
• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Normal office working environment with little or no discomfort from temperature, dust, and noise.

Langlade County is an Equal Opportunity Provider. In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15