Court Bailiff

Illinois 17th Circuit Court; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IMRF Pension

Health Insurance

County Benefits

Employee assistance program

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Illinois 17th Circuit Court in Winnebago County, Rockford, IL is seeking a Court Bailiff to maintain order in courtrooms and jury rooms, assist judges with court proceedings, enforce security, and manage access for attorneys, litigants, interpreters, prisoners and the public.

The position is full-time, in-person, with 40 hours weekly, Monday through Friday, plus rotation on weekends, with benefits including IMRF Pension, health insurance, and county benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Knowledge of the justice system preferred.
• Security experience and EMT training preferred.
• Excellent organization, communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain order within courtrooms, jury rooms, chambers and secure hallways.
• Assist judges with court proceedings and scheduling matters for attendees.
• Support access to justice through professional interactions with the public and stakeholders.
• Maintain courtroom forms and supplies.
• Coordinate with the Sheriff’s Department on courthouse security during emergencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Office of the Chief Judge.

Skills

Security experience

Knowledge of the justice system

Excellent organization

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

EMT training preferred

Job description

SALARY: $21.50/Hour

HOURS: 40 hours a week Mon-Fri

Rotation weekend hours

BENEFITS: IMRF Pension, Health Insurance, and County Benefits

The 17th Judicial Circuit Court - Winnebago County Circuit Court, is accepting applications for a Court Bailiff.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain order within assigned courtrooms and court environments, including jury rooms, chambers areas and adjacent secure hallways.
• Assist judges with the coordination and performance of court proceedings. Assist with daily scheduling matters and the appearance of attorneys, litigants, interpreters, prisoners and the general public.
• Support access to justice through professional interactions with the public and fellow stakeholders in the judicial system.
• Maintain necessary courtroom forms and other supplies.
• Work in collaboration with the Sheriff’s Department regarding security of the courthouse during medical emergencies, building evacuations, civil disturbances, and other emergency situations.
• Other duties as assigned by the Office of the Chief Judge.

QUALIFCATIONS:

A high school diploma is required. Knowledge of the justice system, security experience and emergency medical technician training preferred. Excellent organization, communication and customer service skills are required. Ability to maintain confidentiality is essential.

Be advised that all offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory background review and drug test.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person