What are the responsibilities and job description for the Court Bailiff I (Lautenberg) position at Hawaii State Judiciary?
Position Specific Description
- Salary rate effective 07/01/2026.
Summary of Duties
Announces the opening and adjournment of court; maintains order in the court; serves notices of court actions; summons defendants and witnesses before the judge, and performs a variety of court-related duties.
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.
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.