Bailiff - Superior Court

Arizona Employer • Kingman, AZ • 13h ago

This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7593934

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, undertakes, performs and provides courtroom support tasks, prepares for court proceedings, maintains order in the courtroom and performs a variety of office duties of a routine nature in support of a judicial division.

REPORTS TO:

Work is performed under general supervision of the Court Security Manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following examples of duties provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities but are NOT intended as a comprehensive list of job functions/duties performed by individuals assigned to this classification. Incumbents may not be required to perform all duties listed and/or may be required to perform additional, position-specific, duties.

Under the direction of the Judge, performs a variety of support tasks in and around the courtroom; assists prospective jurors, jurors, witnesses, attorneys, news media, general public and other interested parties within established guidelines, policies and procedures, and in accordance with applicable state statutes, rules, and administrative orders.

Prepares the courtroom for the days cases. Assures all parties involved in the proceedings are present. May call parties into the courtroom.

Ensures order in the courtroom at all times during the sessions of the court and responds to emergency situations as first point of contact. Contacts court security for assistance as needed.

Guards, protects and maintains privacy and security of the jury deliberation process room prior to deliberation; guards, protects and maintains the integrity and privacy of jurors during jury deliberation; escorts jurors to and from the courtroom.

Responds to juror needs during trial and deliberation; carries jury messages and requests to and from the presiding judicial officer; remains with the jury during the deliberation period; may be required to spend nights and/or weekends with jurors during trials and/or deliberation if jury is sequestered.

Escorts witnesses to and from the courtroom.

Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted information.

Conducts a search of the courtroom prior to court for weapons and contraband. Is responsible to ensure doors are locked and the courtroom is secure at the end of each court session.

Handles sensitive and delicate issues with a high degree of firmness and cordiality; provides clerical services and support as assigned; and assists with the coordination of cases and people through the court process.

Provides administrative support to judges and jurors and may stock courtroom supplies.

Attends to other court related matters at the judges and Court Security Managers direction.

Assist in emergency evacuations.

\ SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs related work as required.

Performs special assignments as requested.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Knowledge of applicable city, county, Arizona Supreme Court, state and Federal statutes, rules, ordinances, codes, administrative orders, case law and other relevant directives.

Knowledge of Mohave County Superior Court and specific court-related policies and procedures.

Knowledge of video conferencing software products(s) and other software used by court personnel.

Knowledge of the principles of file and records management.

Knowledge of court processes, procedures and legal terminology.

Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.

Knowledge of the location of all fire extinguishers, first aid kits, automated external defibrillators (AED) and evacuation procedures.

Knowledge of First Aid methods and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures.

Knowledge ofgeneral security protocols and procedures.

Skill in:

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, other County employees, representatives of other governmental agencies, the bar association, victims, witnesses, litigants, jurors, news media, general public and others having business with the courts of Mohave County.

Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of commonly used and specialized software applications for video conferencing to display evidence, videos, or other items as directed.

Skill in maintaining composure and working effectively under stressful conditions; remaining alert at all times and reacting quickly and calmly in emergency situations.

Ability to:

Ability to comply with Superior Court of Mohave County Merit Rules, Administrative Procedures and Department Regulations.

Ability to perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Ability to operate a personal co

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