Court Officer

Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental legal organization in Glasgow is looking for Court Officers for full-time roles, both permanent and fixed-term. Responsibilities include preparing the court, managing court productions, ensuring decorum, and liaising with court users. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. Applications are open until 17 August 2025 with interviews scheduled for late August and early September.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the court and escort the Sheriff during proceedings.
• Manage court productions and witness logistics.
• Provide high-quality service to court users and contractors.
• Maintain security and standards of behaviour within the court.

Job description

Are you interested in contributing to supporting justice and being an integral part of the courts? Glasgow Sheriff Court has opportunities for Court Officers on a permanent and fixed-term basis.

There is 1 full-time permanent role and 4 full-time fixed-term roles for a period of 6 months, with the possibility of extension.

Main Responsibilities:

• Prepare the court, escort the Sheriff to/from court, and attend to the Sheriff’s requirements during proceedings.
• Ensure the court operates in an orderly manner, working closely with the Clerk, Police Officer, and GEOAmey to maintain decorum and efficiency.
• Manage court productions, collect witnesses from witness rooms, and facilitate their entry into court.
• Utilize Court Information Technology during proceedings and liaise with court users.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake reception duties, providing high-quality service to callers, court users, and contractors.
• Check in witnesses, direct them to appropriate rooms, and liaise with Witness Services.
• Manage jurors and oversee their seclusion when considering verdicts.
• Open and close the court building as needed.
• Call witnesses, handle productions, escort the Sheriff, and assist with CCTV evidence cases.
• Maintain security and standards of behaviour within the court.
• Perform administrative duties such as filing, photocopying, and distributing court papers.
• Collect and dispatch mail, including DX, legal, and general post.
• Retrieve reference books from the library for court officials.
• Undertake light portering duties and update court reference guides.
• Set up audio/visual equipment for cases involving vulnerable witnesses.
• Open buildings, report maintenance issues, and assist with other duties as required.

Applications are accepted until 11:59 pm on Sunday, 17 August 2025. You must complete the suitability assessment by this deadline. If you do not receive your link within 30 minutes, contact [e-mail]. Interviews are expected to take place on 28 and 29 August and 1 September in Glasgow.