Civilian Bailiff
POSITION SUMMARY:
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.
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.
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