Bailiff

The incumbent, under the supervision of the Chief Bailiff and the Deputy Bailiff, is responsible for maintaining courtroom decorum and assisting with providing instruction and movement of Jurors throughout the courthouse. This is a 1000-hour position.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Opens the courtroom.
• Informs the Judge that the Court is ready to begin.
• Exercises a high degree of judgement, tact, diplomacy, and competence in interacting with Judges, Magistrates, Attorneys, Public Officials, co-workers, and the general public.
• Calls parties, collects case files, and keeps the courtrooms clean and stocked with supplies.
• Ensures jury deliberation rooms are stocked with supplies.
• Escorts Jurors between the Jury Lounge and multiple courtrooms.
• Takes roll-call and ensures jurors are seated properly.
• Announces Judges entrance into and departure from the courtroom.
• Maintains order, decorum, and dignity of the Court by seating jurors and parties in the courtroom.
• Advises court personnel and attorneys on verdicts.
• Assists Judges, Jurors, and other parties as needed during courtroom proceedings.
• Adheres to all established policies and procedures as outlined in the Bailiffs Handbook and any guidelines set forth by the Circuit Court Judges.
• Completes a checklist of standard items that are required in each courtroom.
• Performs other tasks and duties within the position classification.

High School/GED Diploma. Must have at least one (1) year of strong customer service skills. Ability to read, comprehend, and relay protocols and instructions. Ability to perform all essential functions of the position. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The essential functions of the job typically require: sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and reaching, or other reasonable methods required to successfully complete the essential functions of the job.

• All Applicants are subject to background checks.

• The Circuit Court forPrlnceGeorge's County is a drug-freeworkplaceandanequalopportunltyemployercommlttedto dlversltylntheworkplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, nationality, physical or mental disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

• *A request for ADA accommodations for interviews should be made at the time of notification of the interview.**