What are the responsibilities and job description for the Court Bailiff II (Lautenberg) - Hilo, Hawaii position at Hawai`i State Judiciary Careers?
Position Specific Description
Recruitment Number 26-100JC, Court Bailiff II (Lautenberg), SR-15*, Hilo, Hawaii.
Serves as the court officer responsible for providing courtroom services to the judge; keeps order in the courtroom; serves notices of court actions; attends to jurors during deliberations; accepts responsibility for grand and trial jurors; and performs other duties as required.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Education Requirement: Graduation from high school. Excess experience of the type and quality described below or work experience requiring the ability to read and comprehend and apply written directions or a high degree of verbal skill may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
General Experience: Three (3) years of work experience which demonstrated the following abilities: 1) read, comprehend and apply various instructions, procedures, rules and regulations; 2) write and type simple reports; and 3) meet and deal effectively with people.
Specialized Experience: One (1) year of progressively responsible experience as a bailiff in a statewide court system demonstrating the knowledge of court operations.
Substitution Allowed
Substitution of Education for Experience: Successful study in a Baccalaureate program at an accredited college or university may be substituted for General Experience on a year-for-year basis (completion of 15 semester credit hours for six (6) months of experience) up to a maximum of three (3) years.
Driver's License Requirement: This position requires a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.
Qualification for Firearms (Lautenberg): Applicants must be qualified to possess firearm or ammunition in accordance with state and federal laws, e.g., no misdemeanor or felony domestic violence conviction.
Supplemental Information
Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to Recruitment@courts.hawaii.gov, or mailed to the following address: Hawaii State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.
Education: If you are using education as a substitution for experience, you must submit a copy of your transcript(s) or diploma(s) at the time of application. If you are selected for a position, we will request an official transcript (not a copy) at a later date. The official transcript must indicate completion of the training and/or the awarding of the appropriate degree.
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Recruitment Number 26-100JC, Court Bailiff II (Lautenberg), SR-15*, Hilo, Hawaii.
- Salary rate effective 07/01/2026.
Serves as the court officer responsible for providing courtroom services to the judge; keeps order in the courtroom; serves notices of court actions; attends to jurors during deliberations; accepts responsibility for grand and trial jurors; and performs other duties as required.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Education Requirement: Graduation from high school. Excess experience of the type and quality described below or work experience requiring the ability to read and comprehend and apply written directions or a high degree of verbal skill may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
General Experience: Three (3) years of work experience which demonstrated the following abilities: 1) read, comprehend and apply various instructions, procedures, rules and regulations; 2) write and type simple reports; and 3) meet and deal effectively with people.
Specialized Experience: One (1) year of progressively responsible experience as a bailiff in a statewide court system demonstrating the knowledge of court operations.
Substitution Allowed
Substitution of Education for Experience: Successful study in a Baccalaureate program at an accredited college or university may be substituted for General Experience on a year-for-year basis (completion of 15 semester credit hours for six (6) months of experience) up to a maximum of three (3) years.
Driver's License Requirement: This position requires a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.
Qualification for Firearms (Lautenberg): Applicants must be qualified to possess firearm or ammunition in accordance with state and federal laws, e.g., no misdemeanor or felony domestic violence conviction.
Supplemental Information
Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to Recruitment@courts.hawaii.gov, or mailed to the following address: Hawaii State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.
Education: If you are using education as a substitution for experience, you must submit a copy of your transcript(s) or diploma(s) at the time of application. If you are selected for a position, we will request an official transcript (not a copy) at a later date. The official transcript must indicate completion of the training and/or the awarding of the appropriate degree.
CLICK HERE for other important information about the Merit or Civil Service System, Citizenship and Residency requirements, Accommodations, Veterans Preference, Examination process, Administrative Review, and more.