Law Enforcement Support Staff

Required Skills and Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Successful completion of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy Pre-Service Law Enforcement Training program.
• Applicants who have not completed the Pre-Service Law Enforcement Training program may be sponsored by the Judicial Branch, on a case-by-case basis, if the candidate is believed to be viable pending the results of the interview/oral board.
• Ability to interact effectively with judges/justices, other court staff, attorneys, and the public in a variety of situations and circumstances.
• Be eligible for certification as a Judicial Marshal through the Maine Criminal Justice Academy or successfully complete the Basic Maine Judicial Marshals Training Program within one year of employment.
• Have qualified with an agency-issued firearm in accordance with Agency Policy and Maine Criminal Justice Academy standards.
• Ability to conform to all rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the Office of Judicial Marshals, including such policies and procedures regarding infectious disease exposure control.
• Ability to walk, sit and/or stand for extended periods throughout the day; ability to concentrate and apply other cognitive, intellectual, and mental functions, and ability to address and handle a wide variety of human relations issues.
• Ability to remain composed in stressful situations; ability to react quickly and appropriately; and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other law enforcement agencies and members of the public.
• Ability to pass a polygraph examination and national fingerprinting.