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Bailiff

State of South Dakota, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States, 57102

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Job ID: 34015 Agency: Unified Judicial System, Second Judicial Circuit Location: Sioux Falls, SD Salary: $13.91 per hour Closing date: Open until filled For more information on the Unified Judicial System, please visit http://ujs.sd.gov.

The Unified Judicial System (UJS) is dedicated to providing a fair, impartial, and accessible court system that upholds the rule of law and is worthy of the public’s trust and confidence. Our vision is justice for all. Our employees are our most valuable resource and crucial to accomplishing our mission. We seek talented and motivated individuals to be the face of the court system and help ensure that the Court and all the people that come before it receives the highest level of service. Our dedicated staff work to enhance community safety and ensure victims’ rights while treating all individuals with dignity and respect.

Position Purpose This is a temporary non‑benefited on‑call position. The primary purpose of this position is to ensure that while supervising and attending to the needs of the jurors, no person, including the bailiff, communicates with the jurors during the course of the trial except in the manner permitted by order of the court; prepare the courtroom for jury trial; and maintain order during the trial. Duties may include:

Arranging the courtroom for jury trials and ensuring security of the courtroom to ensure an adequate setting, functional equipment, courtroom decorum, and safety.

Attending to the needs of the jury to ensure proper procedures and processes are followed during and before trial.

Carrying out directives issued by the judge during court proceedings to ensure proper procedures and protocol.

Performing other work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

No formal education or experience is required.

Successful completion of a criminal background investigation is required for employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The criminal justice system.

Courtroom procedures and decorum.

Ability To

Communicate effectively.

Understand oral and written instructions.

Remember court dates and schedules.

The State of South Dakota, Unified Judicial System does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The Unified Judicial System as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

Apply at: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=308

Unified Judicial System 500 East Capitol Avenue Pierre, SD 57501-5070 Phone: 605.773.4884 An Equal Opportunity Employer

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Temporary

Job function

Other, Information Technology, and Management

Industries

Government Administration

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