Court Messenger (Limited Term)

Under general supervision, operates a vehicle to pick up and deliver court records, supplies and office equipment; sorts and delivers incoming and outgoing mail; assist with minor facilities maintenance such as equipment inventory, moves and assembles furniture; prints and prepares jury summons and notices for mailing; and performs other record center duties as assigned.

Court Messenger is responsible for performing messenger duties, including operating a vehicle to pick up and deliver records and deliveries, sorting and delivering incoming and outgoing mail, printing and preparing jury summons and notices for mailing and performing other general support duties.

Court Messenger is distinguished from Court Services Assistant I in that incumbents in the former class are responsible for operating a motor vehicle to pick up and deliver court records between multiple court sites and justice partners.

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent; and at least six months of responsible experience operating a vehicle to pick up and deliver records and performing mailroom and other general administrative duties; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

A valid California Class C driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Court's vehicle insurance policy.

The Court provides reasonable accommodations upon request for applicants with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at (760) 336-3530 or HR@imperial.courts.ca.gov if you feel you will need an accommodation for any aspect of the selection process. The Human Resources Department requests that it be advised of special needs at least five days prior to the examination so that a reasonable accommodation may be made.

Pay Practices
This is an non-exempt hourly position with biweekly paydays. Medicare is paid at a rate of 1.45% by both, Court and Employee.

Leave Provisions
Sick leave is accrued at a rate of .0500 per hour worked based on max of 80 hours per pay period. Max amount accrued per pay period is 4 hours per pay period.
Vacation time is accrued based on years of service capped at 240 hours:

• From date of hire to 60 months (5 years) accrual rate is at .038462 per hour worked and equivalent to 10 days per year.
• 60 months to 120 months (5 to 10 years) accrual rate is at .057690 per hour worked an equivalent to 15 days per year.
• 120 months to 180 months (10 to 15 years) accrual rate is at .069230 per hour worked an equivalent to 18 days per year
• 180 months to 240 (15 to 20 years) accrual rate is at .080760 per hour worked an equivalent to 21 days per year
• Over 240 months (20 years ) accrual rate is at .088460 per hour worked an equivalent to 23 days per year. This bracket is capped off at 320 hours.

Jury leave is paid at employee's regular rate of pay by the court. Employee retains mileage or expense reimbursement only.

Military Leave provided in accordance with the law.

Bereavement leave is 9 days per rolling 12 months.

Benefits
Health Insurance is available at a shared cost. The Court will subsidize a percentage of the medical premium and employee is responsible for the rest. The percentage subsidized by the Court depends on coverage plan chosen. Coverage is also available for registered domestic partners and eligible dependents at employee's expense.
Vision and Dental Insurance is optional and paid by the employee.
Basic life Insurance of $20,000.00 is paid by the Court. Optional Supplemental Life and Dependent Insurance is available at the employee's expense.
Long Term Disability Insurance is available at the employee's expense.
Worker's Compensation is paid by the Court.
State Disability Insurance is paid by employee at 1% rate up to $101,636 in wages.
Deferred Compensation (457(b) Plan) is available at the employee's expense.
Employee Assistance Program is paid by the Court.
Tuition Reimbursement up to $1,200 per calendar year subject to pre-approval and availability of funds.

Retirement
ICERS – For Employee/Employer contributions rates visit ICERS Employee/Employer Contributions Rate. Rates are X hourly rate X hours worked per pay period (up to 80 hours per pay period).

Holidays
14 paid holidays per year. The Court recognizes the following holidays:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Lincoln's Birthday
President's Day
Cesar Chavez Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Native American Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Friday after Thanksgiving
Christmas Day