Bailiff

Job Title

Qualified applications received will be placed on an applicant register for up to 3 months. Applications are reviewed as needed and candidates will be notified by phone or email if they are being considered for an interview. The application will expire after 3 months. Incumbents in this classification perform duties preparing for court proceedings and perform duties in the courtroom at the direction of the Judge.

Job Description

Hiring Rate $17.36 Hourly

Essential Functions:

• Prepares the courtroom for the day's cases.
• Assures all parties involved in the proceedings are present.
• Maintains order in the courtroom at all times during the sessions of the court.
• Maintains integrity of the court process and insures that no outside person makes any communication while in deliberation.
• Escorts jurors and witnesses to and from the courtroom.
• Tends to all the needs of the jury, answers all non-legal questions, and provides all possible assistance.
• Contacts by telephone all those required in the court session, such as attorneys and witnesses.
• Calls jurors by telephone to appear for jury duty at the next day's session.
• May perform general clerical activities.

Minimum Qualifications: A high school diploma or equivalent G.E.D certificate and one year of work experience, preferably involving court activities and/or procedures. OR any equivalent amount of experience, training, and/or education approved by Human Resources. Preference will be provided to those with an applicable degree or extensive relevant work experience.

Licenses, Certificates & Physical Conditions

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES: Must have a valid Arizona Driver's License at time of appointment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Typically performs duties in an office environment and may lift materials and/or equipment 20 lbs or less.

Benefits:

The Arizona Superior Court in Pima County and the Pima County Juvenile Court Center offer the same benefits as those offered to other employees working for Pima County. We offer a competitive benefits package to benefits eligible employees, which includes medical, dental, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid vacation and sick leave. Some benefits require contributions by employees in addition to contributions made by the employer. Please see the link below for a complete description of the offerings.

Retirement Plan participation is mandatory for all eligible employees to include a mandatory pre-tax pay deduction. Current rates can be viewed here: ASRS Contribution Rates. Education Reimbursement Program: The program will provide up to $5,250 per calendar year towards the cost of tuition, required books, registration fees, and laboratory fees. The Employee's lifetime maximum benefit would be for reimbursement of one Bachelor's degree and one Master's degree. Full-time employees of government organizations may be able to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information click Student Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid.