What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civilian Bailiff position at St. Croix County, WI?
This position provides for the care and security of jurors serving in the court system for St. Croix County; and to provide responsive, courteous and efficient service to County residents and the general public. This position is a sworn judicial appointment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Carries out directives from the judge and Clerk of Court regarding duties to be performed during the course of the workday and acts as a liaison at appropriate times between jurors, judges, and attorneys during trial and jury deliberation.
- Provides for basic courtroom security including an attentiveness to court participants and people who are sitting in the courtroom audience, and an on-the-spot check of the jury room, courtroom, bathrooms, lounges, and jury box.
- Upon commencement of a trial, Opens and prepares the jury assembly area and courtroom. Upon completion of a trial, performs trial disposition responsibilities including proper disposal of jurors’ notes, cleaning courtroom and jury room and restocking jury supplies.
- Maintains contact with all jurors during rest breaks or time of deliberations.
- Provides for special needs of the jurors as requested.
- Arranges and coordinates juror meals, transportation of jurors to local restaurants, and, if necessary, housing for the jurors.
- Provides for materials that are needed by the jury which could include pencils, paper, exhibits, and approved written documents.
- Escorts jury members to restrooms, lunchrooms or lounges.
- Accompanies an ill juror to the medical clinic for a physician's evaluation.
- Secures sequestered jurors in their hotel rooms and arranges for any special needs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits with minimal direction and supervision.
- Knowledge of County policies, procedures and practices.
- Knowledge of local government organization and its departmental operating requirements.
- Ability to work the allocated hours of the position, including evenings and weekends if requested
LANGUAGE SKILLS
- Ability to communicate effectively with other members of the staff, supervisor, and the public.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both written and verbal form.
- Must be proficient in workplace English and spelling.
- Ability to read County policies and procedures; written instructions, and general correspondence.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
- Ability to calculate basic mathematical calculations.
REASONING ABILITY
- Ability to understand and effectively carry out verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to develop, interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; Federal, State, and local regulations.
- Ability to define problems and deal with a variety of situations.
- Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
- Ability to maintain discretion regarding court-related files, reports and conversations, within the provision of open records law and other applicable State and Federal Statutes and Regulations.
- Organizational and time management skills needed to meet deadlines.
- Must have ability to work accurately with attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports.
- Ability to analyze facts and to exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions.
- Ability to use good judgment and effectively solve problems.
PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description 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 or as otherwise required by law. Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee’s supervisor.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms.
- Work has standard vision requirements.
- Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly.
- Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound.
- Work requires observing surroundings and activities.
- May require dealing with persons who are hostile, aggressive, abusive or violent, posing threatening conditions.
- Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Work is primarily in a court setting.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Previous courtroom or law enforcement experience preferred.
- Must be bondable.
- Must successfully pass background investigation.
Full Pay Range: $16.63 - $23.17/hour
Expected Pay Range: $16.63 - $18.82/hour
Department: Clerk of Courts
FTE: 0.0 (On-Call)
St. Croix County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to an individual s race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
Salary : $17 - $23
