Court Bailiff II (Lautenberg) - Hilo, Hawaii

Hawai`i State Judiciary Careers; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaii State Judiciary in Hilo seeks a Court Bailiff II (Lautenberg) to provide courtroom services to the judge and maintain order. The role involves attending jurors during deliberations and supporting grand and trial jurors, with additional duties as required.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, three years of general experience, and one year of specialized bailiff experience in a statewide court system.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school; substitution rules apply if applicable.
• Ability to read, comprehend and apply written directions or verbal instructions.
• Ability to write simple reports and interact effectively with people.

Responsibilities

• Provide courtroom services to the judge and maintain order in the courtroom.
• Attend to jurors during deliberations and assist with juror needs.
• Perform duties related to grand and trial jurors and other court-related tasks.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Report writing

People skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position Specific Description

Recruitment Number 26-100JC, Court Bailiff II (Lautenberg), SR-15*, Hilo, Hawaii.

Salary rate effective 07/01/2026.

Summary Of Duties

Serves as the court officer responsible for providing courtroom services to the judge; keeps order in the courtroom; serves notices of court actions; attends to jurors during deliberations; accepts responsibility for grand and trial jurors; and performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education Requirement: Graduation from high school. Excess experience of the type and quality described below or work experience requiring the ability to read and comprehend and apply written directions or a high degree of verbal skill may be substituted for education on a year‑for‑year basis.

General Experience: Three (3) years of work experience which demonstrated the following abilities:

• read, comprehend and apply various instructions, procedures, rules and regulations;
• write and type simple reports;
• meet and deal effectively with people.

Specialized Experience: One (1) year of progressively responsible experience as a bailiff in a statewide court system demonstrating the knowledge of court operations.

Substitution Allowed

Substitution of Education for Experience: Successful study in a Baccalaureate program at an accredited college or university may be substituted for General Experience on a year‑for‑year basis (completion of 15 semester credit hours for six (6) months of experience) up to a maximum of three (3) years.

Driver's License Requirement: This position requires a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.

Qualification for Firearms (Lautenberg): Applicants must be qualified to possess firearm or ammunition in accordance with state and federal laws, e.g., no misdemeanor or felony domestic violence conviction.

Supplemental Information

Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to [e-mail], or mailed to the following address: Hawaii State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.

Education

If you are using education as a substitution for experience, you must submit a copy of your transcript(s) or diploma(s) at the time of application. If you are selected for a position, we will request an official transcript (not a copy) at a later date. The official transcript must indicate completion of the training and/or the awarding of the appropriate degree.