Bailiff
State of South Dakota, Aberdeen, SD, United States
Job ID: 34956
Agency: Unified Judicial System, Fifth Judicial Circuit
Location: Aberdeen, 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 possibly magistrate court 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.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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Agency: Unified Judicial System, Fifth Judicial Circuit
Location: Aberdeen, 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 possibly magistrate court 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.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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