Bailiff, Civilian

Summary

Civilian BailiffKenosha County Circuit CourtKenosha County is seeking applications for a Civilian Bailiff position that is needed at scheduled intervals at a Judge or Court Commissioner's request in Circuit Court. This position provides courteous, responsive, trustworthy, and efficient service to the judges, commissioners, court staff, jurors, litigants, court visitors, and the general public who utilize the Kenosha County Circuit Court judicial system.Circuit Court will provide training for this position, including training on Circuit Court procedures.Work Schedule and WageBailiffs are assigned/scheduled at the discretion of the judges/commissionersThe work schedule and needs will vary week by week based on the court calendarMorning sessions are generally 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM or as otherwise instructed by the judge or commissionerAfternoon sessions are 12:00 PM to 5:00 PMThe wage is $41.50 per session; work performed after 5:00 PM is paid an additional $5.00 per hourThis position is variable part time, as needed, and is not benefit eligiblePosition Summary and Job DutiesCarries out directives from the Judge, Court Commissioner, and Clerk of Courts regarding duties to be performed during the course of the workdayActs as a liaison at appropriate times between jurors, commissioners, judges, court staff, deputies, and attorneys during hearings, trials, and jury deliberationChecks in litigants and attorneys and advises court staffMakes copies of court calendars and other documents and disseminates to appropriate partiesAssists in the transfer of documents from court litigants and attorneys to the judge or commissionerIs sworn by the Court to supervise and escort the jury during trial proceedings, recesses, and deliberations, and ensures that no unauthorized persons come into contact with the jurorsEnsures proper destruction of juror notes following the verdict being accepted by the courtAssists with any juror needs, including ordering of lunches, juror personal issues if they arise, and other juror needs, and informs the judge of any unusual circumstanceProvides basic courtroom monitoring including an attentiveness to court participants and individuals who are sitting in the courtroom audience for adherence to courtroom decorum and rules; reports any issues to the judge, clerk, or deputyEnsures jury room, courtroom, bathrooms, and lounges are kept clean and orderly; reports any issues to the clerkProvides for materials that are needed by the jury which could include pencils, paper, exhibits, and approved written documentsEscorts jury members to restrooms, lunchrooms, or loungesDelivers documents from courtroom to appropriate Circuit Court offices in a timely manner as directed by the judicial assistantMaintains confidentiality of all courtroom proceedings and discussions, on or off the recordMay assist in securing sequestered jurors in their hotel rooms and arranging for any special needsPerforms other duties as required or assignedSuccess FactorsKnowledge of court proceduresAbility to maintain confidentiality regarding courtroom proceedingsAbility to operate a copierSkill in dealing with the publicSkill in listening and attentivenessAbility to maintain professional demeanor and attire in a courtroom settingAbility to work respectfully in a diverse and inclusive environmentJob Requirements, Education, Training and ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalentMust be able to ambulate through hallways and courtroom and be able to sit for long periods of timeMust successfully pass background investigationMust be able to work overtime as requiredPrevious courtroom or law enforcement experience, preferredPhysical DemandsThe 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.This position requires light physical demands and may require standing or sitting for long periods of timeIf you require accommodations at any point in the selection process because of a disability, please notify Human Resources in advance for arrangements.To learn more about the Circuit Court Office, please visit: County participates in the FICA Alternative Retirement Program. Employees are automatically enrolled in this program if they do not meet eligibility criteria for the Wisconsin Retirement System (pension). The FICA Alternative plan replaces the payment of FICA tax and instead contributes a percentage of pre-tax wages into an investment account for the benefit of the employee.This position is located in Kenosha County, an expalding community along the shores of Lake Michigan and less than an hour away from Milwaukee and Chicago. To see why Kenosha County is a great place to live, work, and play, visit: or you for your interest in employment with Kenosha County!Deadline Note: This posting will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applicants are obtained; however, it is subject to close at any time without prior notice.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Civilian BailiffKenosha County Circuit CourtKenosha County is seeking applications for a Civilian Bailiff position that is needed at scheduled intervals at a Judge or Court Commissioner's request in Circuit Court. This position provides courteous, responsive, trustworthy, and efficient service to the judges, commissioners, court staff, jurors, litigants, court visitors, and the general public who utilize the Kenosha County Circuit Court judicial system.Circuit Court will provide training for this position, including training on Circuit Court procedures.Work Schedule and WageBailiffs are assigned/scheduled at the discretion of the judges/commissionersThe work schedule and needs will vary week by week based on the court calendarMorning sessions are generally 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM or as otherwise instructed by the judge or commissionerAfternoon sessions are 12:00 PM to 5:00 PMThe wage is $41.50 per session; work performed after 5:00 PM is paid an additional $5.00 per hourThis position is variable part time, as needed, and is not benefit eligiblePosition Summary and Job DutiesCarries out directives from the Judge, Court Commissioner, and Clerk of Courts regarding duties to be performed during the course of the workdayActs as a liaison at appropriate times between jurors, commissioners, judges, court staff, deputies, and attorneys during hearings, trials, and jury deliberationChecks in litigants and attorneys and advises court staffMakes copies of court calendars and other documents and disseminates to appropriate partiesAssists in the transfer of documents from court litigants and attorneys to the judge or commissionerIs sworn by the Court to supervise and escort the jury during trial proceedings, recesses, and deliberations, and ensures that no unauthorized persons come into contact with the jurorsEnsures proper destruction of juror notes following the verdict being accepted by the courtAssists with any juror needs, including ordering of lunches, juror personal issues if they arise, and other juror needs, and informs the judge of any unusual circumstanceProvides basic courtroom monitoring including an attentiveness to court participants and individuals who are sitting in the courtroom audience for adherence to courtroom decorum and rules; reports any issues to the judge, clerk, or deputyEnsures jury room, courtroom, bathrooms, and lounges are kept clean and orderly; reports any issues to the clerkProvides for materials that are needed by the jury which could include pencils, paper, exhibits, and approved written documentsEscorts jury members to restrooms, lunchrooms, or loungesDelivers documents from courtroom to appropriate Circuit Court offices in a timely manner as directed by the judicial assistantMaintains confidentiality of all courtroom proceedings and discussions, on or off the recordMay assist in securing sequestered jurors in their hotel rooms and arranging for any special needsPerforms other duties as required or assignedSuccess FactorsKnowledge of court proceduresAbility to maintain confidentiality regarding courtroom proceedingsAbility to operate a copierSkill in dealing with the publicSkill in listening and attentivenessAbility to maintain professional demeanor and attire in a courtroom settingAbility to work respectfully in a diverse and inclusive environmentJob Requirements, Education, Training and ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalentMust be able to ambulate through hallways and courtroom and be able to sit for long periods of timeMust successfully pass background investigationMust be able to work overtime as requiredPrevious courtroom or law enforcement experience, preferredPhysical DemandsThe 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.This position requires light physical demands and may require standing or sitting for long periods of timeIf you require accommodations at any point in the selection process because of a disability, please notify Human Resources in advance for arrangements.To learn more about the Circuit Court Office, please visit: County participates in the FICA Alternative Retirement Program. Employees are automatically enrolled in this program if they do not meet eligibility criteria for the Wisconsin Retirement System (pension). The FICA Alternative plan replaces the payment of FICA tax and instead contributes a percentage of pre-tax wages into an investment account for the benefit of the employee.This position is located in Kenosha County, an expalding community along the shores of Lake Michigan and less than an hour away from Milwaukee and Chicago. To see why Kenosha County is a great place to live, work, and play, visit: or you for your interest in employment with Kenosha County!Deadline Note: This posting will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applicants are obtained; however, it is subject to close at any time without prior notice.#J-18808-Ljbffr