Bailiff

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Unified Judicial System in Sioux Falls, SD seeks a temporary, non-benefited on-call Bailiff to supervise jurors and maintain order during trials. A state vehicle is provided; travel to Lincoln County may be required based on needs. The role focuses on courtroom setup, juror care, and adherence to court orders.

Responsibilities include preparing the courtroom, ensuring decorum and safety, and executing judge directives. This is a non-benefited position with potential for varied hours and shifts.

Qualifications

• No formal education or experience is required.
• Successful completion of a criminal background investigation is required for employment.

Responsibilities

• Arrange the courtroom for jury trials and ensure security, decorum, and safe operation.
• Attend to the needs of the jury to ensure proper procedures before and during trials.
• Carry out directives issued by the judge during court proceedings to ensure proper protocol.
• Perform other work as assigned by the court.

Skills

Criminal justice knowledge

Courtroom procedures

Communication skills

Memorization of dates

Job description

Job ID: 38203

Agency: Unified Judicial System, Second Judicial Circuit

Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Salary: $14.10 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. Occasional travel to the Lincoln County Courthouse may be required based on operational needs. A state vehicle will be provided. 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:

Knowledge of:

• the criminal justice system;
• courtroom procedures and decorum.

Ability to:

• communicate effectively;
• understand oral and written instructions;
• remember court dates and schedules.

The State of South Dakota, Unified Judicial System does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The Unified Judicial System as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

Unified Judicial System

500 East Capitol Avenue

Pierre, SD 57501-5070

Phone: [phone]

'An Equal Opportunity Employer'

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