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Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Aberdeen Sheriff & JP Court is seeking Court Officers for a full-time, permanent on-site role. You will support the delivery of court hearings, working alongside judiciary and legal professionals to keep proceedings safe and efficient.

The post offers public sector employment benefits, structured training and development, with progression opportunities and a competitive pension scheme. Salary starts at £27,507 per year and there is a strong emphasis on public service values and professional

Responsibilities

• Prepare courtrooms and support Sheriffs during proceedings
• Welcome and guide witnesses, jurors, professionals and members of the public
• Support the safe and orderly running of the court building
• Assist with courtroom technology, including audio‑visual equipment
• Handle documents, productions and general admin tasks
• Work closely with colleagues, Police Scotland, GEOAmey and partner services.

Job description

We’re looking for Court Officers to join our team at Aberdeen Sheriff & JP Court on a full time, permanent basis.

This role is based fully on-site in the court. As a Court Officer, you will support the delivery of court hearings, working alongside members of the judiciary and legal professionals to ensure proceedings are conducted safely and efficiently.

The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the justice system within a structured and professional setting. You will be supported through formal training and development, with opportunities for progression, alongside the benefits of public sector employment, including job stability and a competitive pension scheme.

What you’ll do

• Prepare courtrooms and support Sheriffs during proceedings
• Welcome and guide witnesses, jurors, professionals and members of the public
• Support the safe and orderly running of the court building
• Assist with courtroom technology, including audio‑visual equipment
• Handle documents, productions and general admin tasks
• Work closely with colleagues, Police Scotland, GEOAmey and partner services.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Court Officers

Company: Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service

Salary: from £27,507 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Aberdeen, AB10 1WP

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 25 Sept 2026

Closing date: 8 Oct 2026

Summary

We’re looking for Court Officers to join our team at Aberdeen Sheriff & JP Court on a full time, permanent basis.

This role is based fully on-site in the court. As a Court Officer, you will support the delivery of court hearings, working alongside members of the judiciary and legal professionals to ensure proceedings are conducted safely and efficiently.

The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the justice system within a structured and professional setting. You will be supported through formal training and development, with opportunities for progression, alongside the benefits of public sector employment, including job stability and a competitive pension scheme.

What you’ll do

• Prepare courtrooms and support Sheriffs during proceedings
• Welcome and guide witnesses, jurors, professionals and members of the public
• Support the safe and orderly running of the court building
• Assist with courtroom technology, including audio‑visual equipment
• Handle documents, productions and general admin tasks
• Work closely with colleagues, Police Scotland, GEOAmey and partner services.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.