BAILIFF-DISTRICT COURT-ON CALL

General Definition of Work:

Performs human support work maintaining courtroom security, ensuring proper decorum in courtroom and surrounding area, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Chief Judge and District Court Judge whose courtroom he/she is assigned.

Starting at $22.00/hr

Essential Functions:

• Provides security for Judges, staff and all present in the courtrooms or any area of the courthouse and maintains proper courtroom decorum. Removes persons who disrupt court and escorts them out of courtroom and building if necessary. Calms and restrains unruly persons. Escorts and provides for juror protection and sequesters jurors as necessary. Evaluates potential problems in and outside the courtroom and assesses potential harm to the Judges, themselves and others.
• Take into custody and/or transports individuals to jail or holding cell upon arrest at arraignment and at sentencing; assists transport officers from the Sheriff Department guarding and/or escorting inmates.
• Opens assigned courtroom and checks lights, heat, equipment, and ensures daily schedule is posted. Checks litigants into assigned courtroom so that Judge may be advised of which cases are ready to proceed. Escorts defendants to Criminal Division and/or Probation Department.
• Explains process ordered by the Court to the defendant; answers questions regarding procedures and/or steps that need to be accomplished.
• Opens assigned court by announcing entrance of judge, swears in witnesses, calls and administers oath to jurors, checks in litigants scheduled in the assigned courtroom, secures equipment and locks assigned courtroom. Delivers case files to judge, calls cases in court, directs parties to proper area in the courtroom, provides information regarding court schedule and proceedings to parties, and otherwise assists in coordinating court activities.
• Assists Court Reporters/Recorders and Legal Clerks with paperwork. Maintains, pulls, and transports files.
• Assists in efficient processing of court cases by gathering information for judge on status of case, locating appropriate law books, relaying messages to and from judge, and performing related tasks.
• Required to carry a gun at all times when on duty.
• Assist other Bailiffs or Law Enforcement personnel when notified by panic alarms, radio or otherwise.
• When court is not in session, acts as security for entire courthouse when needed.
• Maintain secure courtroom at all times (doors to corridor is locked when unoccupied.)

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

High school diploma or GED.

Experience:

Extensive (6 years) experience as a police officer.

Special Requirements:

• Possess License to carry a firearm in the State of Michigan.
• Required to wear the Saginaw County Sheriff Department uniform, ballistic vest, and radio.
• Must certify shooting with Sheriff’s Department on regular basis.