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Part Time Deputy Judicial Marshal

Canyon-County, Caldwell, ID, United States


1115 E Albany St, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA

Job Description
Posted Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Part Time Deputy Judicial Marshal
Compensation:

$23.96 per hour

Hours:

Up to 19.5 hours per week

Job Summary
The Deputy Judicial Marshal provides security during courtroom proceedings and ensures the general security and safety of court employees. This position is responsible for directing jury activities and ensures jury security during jury trials. The Deputy Judicial Marshal is supervised by the Trial Court Administrator or his/her designee. The principal duties of this class are performed in both a courtroom and general office environment that may include exposure to potential personal danger.

Key Responsibilities

Courtroom/Jury Security:

Attends court proceedings, deters or controls courtroom disturbances and outbursts, and ensures security and safety of persons in the courtroom

Carries out instructions of the presiding judge during courtroom proceedings

Takes individuals into custody on warrants & as ordered by the presiding judge including but not limited to, arresting & book in process of individuals

Monitors jury activities and performs duties of jury custodian, including jury orientation, arranging accommodations and transportation, escorting jurors to crime scenes, and tracking expenses

Ensures safety and security for problem solving court proceedings, Family Court Service classes, Court Assistance Office and other court, courthouse, building, and related security, as needed

Performs investigations of threats, juror misconduct reports, and related incidents as directed

Other Duties:

Provides guidance and training to part-time or temporary Deputy Judicial Marshals

Assists the public by providing information and answering inquiries about court schedule, locations, and procedures

Completes reports and other related documents in a timely manner

Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with county and court policies, procedures, and security practices

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
Skills and Abilities

Basic law enforcement methods, techniques, equipment, and objectives

Court and related legal procedures and processes

Standard First Aid administration

Security equipment, including firearms, metal detection and screening methods and equipment, and related equipment

Customer service methods, techniques, and objectives

Cope with stressful situations calmly, fairly, tactfully, and with respect for individual rights

Establish and maintain effective relations with persons with varied racial, religious, ethnic or economic backgrounds

Operate security and screening equipment

Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing

Prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports

Make sound and reasonable decisions in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations, and established procedures

Learn new aspects of public security work

Adhere to the Idaho Judicial Branch Code of Conduct for non-judicial employees

Special Qualifications

Must be at least 21 years of age

Valid Idaho driver’s license

POST certification preferred; basic law enforcement training required: Patrol, Corrections, Military Police, etc.

Successfully complete a background investigation and have no felony convictions or history of domestic violence

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED equivalency required

Considerable years of experience in law enforcement required

Equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered

Essential Physical Abilities

Clear speech with or without an accommodation, to effectively convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly and/or quickly

Sufficient clarity of hearing with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information

Visual acuity, with or without an accommodation, to read instructions, review and organize documents

Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to function in a general office environment to accomplish tasks

Ability to lift 25 lbs

Disclaimer
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the primary job responsibilities satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Canyon County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions related to recruitment and selection is made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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