Bailiff at Prince George's County Circuit Court Upper Marlboro, MD

Prince George's County Circuit Court; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The position is a 1000 hour temporary Bailiff role located at 14735 Main Street, Upper Marlboro, MD. The incumbent will assist with courtroom decorum under the supervision of the Chief Bailiff and Deputy Bailiff, and support jurors and court staff throughout proceedings.

Primary responsibilities include opening court, signaling readiness for court, escorting jurors, maintaining order, and following Bailiffs' Handbook guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School/GED Diploma required.
• At least one year of strong customer service experience.
• Ability to read, comprehend and relay protocols and instructions.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Opens the courtroom.
• Informs the Judge that Court is ready to begin.
• Maintains order, decorum, and dignity of the Court.
• Escorts Jurors between the Jury Lounge and multiple courtrooms.
• Takes roll-call and ensures jurors are seated properly.
• Performs other tasks within the Bailiff’s role as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High School/GED Diploma

Job description

Salary: $15.00 Hourly Location : 14735 Main Street, Upper Marlboro, MD, MD Job Type: 1000 Hour Position Job Number: 19-00031 Department: Bailiff's Department Opening Date: 03/18/2025

Nature and Variety of Work

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.

Examples of Work

• Opens the courtroom.
• Informs the Judge that 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 Judge's 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 when verdicts are reached.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 requirements or other reasonable methods required to successfully complete the essential functions of the job.

Additional Information

This announcement is an open continuous announcement. Accepting applications to establish a pool of applicants for possible future openings. All applicants are subject to a background check.

Incumbents hired into 1000 hour temporary positions are ineligible for benefits. 01

Application Questionnaire

1. Which of the following best describes your level of completed education?
   • Master's Degree
   • Bachelor's Degree
   • Associates Degree
   • Some College
   • High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate
2. 02 If you selected "some college", please provide the exact number of credit hours earned. If you did not select "some college", please enter N/A.
3. 03 How would you rate your overall customer service skills?
   • Expert
   • Intermediate
   • Beginner
4. 04 How would you rate your overall communication skills?
   • Expert
   • Intermediate
   • Beginner
5. 05 How many years of customer service do you have?
6. 3 or more years of experience
7. 2 years, but less than 3 years
8. 1 year, but less than 2 years of experience
9. less than one (1) year of experience
10. No experience in customer service

Required Question