Full-time position available with the Municipal Court Department, Court Support Division located at 511 East 11th Street
Salary Range: $18.37-$28.01/hour
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: April 29, 2024
Responsibilities
- Serves as Bailiff of Municipal Court to maintain order and ensure the safety of Judges, court staff, and citizens.
- Calls court to order, maintains order while court is in session, and closes court sessions.
- Supervises and has full custody of prisoners and defendants during their appearance in court.
- Makes arrests as an officer of the court under the instructions of a municipal Judge.
- Supervises and ensures the safety and well-being of prisoners taken into custody.
- Assists a municipal Judge in preparing court sessions and processing cases during court sessions.
- Summons defendants and prisoners as their cases are called.
- Acquires knowledge of the procedures, practices, and methods used in the service and execution of civil and criminal processes.
- Acquires a working knowledge of courtroom procedures for hearing City Ordinance violations.
- Maintains the general order and discipline of all assigned courtrooms.
- Deals firmly, tactfully, and impartially with people contacted during the work.
- Understands and carries out routine oral and written instructions.
- Prepares routine reports, records, and court documentation.
- Prepares court documents by consulting the court case management system to ensure the integrity of court records accurately.
- Prepares incident reports on accidents or possible criminal behavior in the courthouse.
Qualifications
REQUIRES high school graduation and 3 years of progressively responsible, professional experience in contact with the public. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer physical examination as prescribed by the city. Must be eligible to become a special police officer with the KCMO Police Department.
Other Information
URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.
In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.
Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.
If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.
The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our
EEO Policy The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to
accommodations@kcmo.org .
If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions.
(DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211). 
