Deputy Marshal (#580)

Judicial Department; United States; On-site; USD 82,656,000 - 99,945,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance with holidays and/vs

Uniforms & equipment stipend

Health insurance (employer-paid for员工)

Job summary

The State of Maine Judicial Branch is seeking qualified law enforcement officers to join the Deputy Judicial Marshal team at the Waldo Judicial Center in Belfast. The role focuses on providing a safe and secure court environment for judges, staff, participants, and the public while maintaining a balanced full-time schedule.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and complete the Maine CJAC Pre-Service Training, or be sponsored for completion.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Completion of Maine CJAC Pre-Service Law Enforcement Training required or sponsorable.
• Ability to interact effectively with judges, staff, attorneys, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Judicial Marshal for court security and procedures.
• Maintain alert posture and monitor security risks during court sessions.
• Enforce Maine law within the courthouse and conduct necessary arrests.
• Observe entrants and movements within court facilities and assist with paperwork flow.
• Move evidence as requested and support courtroom operations.
• Ensure safety and respond to emergencies as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Stress management

Polygraph clearance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Maine Criminal Justice Academy Pre-Service Training

Job description

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Deputy Judicial Marshal
Location: Waldo Judicial Center, Belfast

The State of Maine Judicial Branch welcomes motivated law enforcement officers and those who have a minimum of Phase 1 pre-service training seeking to become law enforcement officers to join our dedicated team in serving the communities of Maine within the court system. The Office of Judicial Marshals is a law enforcement agency that plays an important role in our communities by providing a safe, accessible, efficient, and impartial system of dispute resolution. Judicial Branch employees all support this mission, in their various roles. We have 31 courts across the state where we process over 130,000 cases each year in support of Maine’s almost 1.4 million residents.

The Job:

The State of Maine Judicial Branch is seeking certified law enforcement officers and other highly qualified individuals with a minimum of Phase 1 pre-service training who seek to become certified law enforcement officers, from diverse backgrounds for an exciting and challenging career as a Deputy Judicial Marshal. This position is a certified law enforcement position tasked with providing a safe and secure experience for judges, court staff, court participants, and members of the public while enjoying a full-time work schedule that allows for work-life balance. If you are a team player with a strong work ethic who is interested in supporting the Maine courts, we invite you to join our team of Judicial Branch employees in the Office of Judicial Marshals. We take pride in what we do and want to find someone who shares that dedication!

Salary Range:

Starting pay is $25.72 - $27.03 per hour. Grade 12, $25.72 - $34.88 per hour. Geographical Cost of Living Stipend.

What We Offer:

• Work-life balance: 13 paid holidays, 2+ weeks of vacation leave, and 12 paid sick days every year
• Paid uniforms, annual clothing/equipment stipend
• No shifts during holidays, overnights, or weekends
• Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks
• Gym membership reimbursement program
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Health insurance coverage (85%-100% employer-paid for employee-only plan)
• Health insurance premium credit (5% decrease in employee premiums)
• Dental insurance (100% employer paid for employee-only plan)
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Defined Benefit Pension plan contributions
• Voluntary deferred compensation (retirement savings 457 Plan)
• Up to $1000 Tuition Reimbursement each year
• Employer-paid life insurance (1x annual salary)
• Longevity pay after 10 years of employment

Responsibilities:

• Serves as Judicial Marshal for the court, undertaking security arrangements for each court day and session as needed.
• During court proceedings, remains strategically stationed, alert, and responsive to any security risk.
• Enforces the laws of the State of Maine within the courthouse, effect arrests when necessary, monitor surveillance equipment, and utilize x-ray equipment at entry screening areas.
• Observes all persons entering the courtroom, their movement, and their activities.
• Assists within the courtroom with the orderly flow of paperwork between the judge/justice, clerk’s office, defendants, and other participants.
• Assists with the movement of evidence as requested.
• Patrols and maintains a presence in public areas of court facilities as assigned.
• Announces the opening, recess, and closing of each court session.
• Directs persons to building locations and provides information on court schedules and proceedings as authorized.
• Ensures that all parties are present and ready prior to the entrance of the presiding judge/justice into the courtroom.
• Maintain mandatory annual law enforcement training as directed by the Maine Criminal Justice Academy, CPR/First Aid, annual firearms qualifications, and all other requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring the safety and security of each courthouse and responds to emergencies, as necessary.

We’re Looking For:

• High school diploma or GED
• Successful completion of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy Pre-Service Law Enforcement Training program.
• Applicants who have not completed the Pre-Service Law Enforcement Training program may be sponsored by the Judicial Branch, on a case-by-case basis, if the candidate is believed to be viable pending the results of the interview/oral board.
• Ability to interact effectively with judges/justices, other court staff, attorneys, and the public in a variety of situations and circumstances.
• Be eligible for certification as a Judicial Marshal through the Maine Criminal Justice Academy or successfully complete the Basic Maine Judicial Marshals Training Program within one year of employment.
• Have qualified with an agency-issued firearm in accordance with Agency Policy and Maine Criminal Justice Academy standards.
• Ability to conform to all rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the Office of Judicial Marshals, including such policies and procedures regarding infectious disease exposure control.
• Ability to walk, sit and/or stand for extended periods throughout the day; ability to concentrate and apply other cognitive, intellectual, and mental functions, and ability to address and handle a wide variety of human relations issues.
• Ability to remain composed in stressful situations; ability to react quickly and appropriately; and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other law enforcement agencies and members of the public.
• Ability to pass a polygraph examination and national fingerprinting.

Culture and Mission

The State of Maine Judicial Branch welcomes talented and motivated team members to join us in serving the communities of Maine.

Judicial Branch employees serve the public within the State of Maine court system. Our mission is to administer justice by providing a safe, accessible, efficient, and impartial system of dispute resolution that serves the public interest, protects individual rights, and instills respect for the law.

When you join the Judicial Branch team, you will gain valuable experience within a progressive branch of government. The Judicial Branch allows employees to work in a professional and innovative culture defined by ethics. We offer a variety of career paths that encourage you to thrive in an inclusive environment.

Whether you're just beginning your career or advancing to the next level, the State of Maine Judicial Branch has an opportunity for you!

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

The Judicial Branch is an EEO/AA employer.

It is the policy of the Judicial Branch to comply with applicable law to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, ancestry or national origin, military service, whistleblower activity, previous assertion of a claim or a right under the Maine Workers' Compensation Act, marital status or any other category protected under applicable law unless a bona fide occupational qualification exists.

This includes the maintenance of a working environment free from discrimination, including sexual harassment, for all employees.

The Judicial Branch is committed to maintaining a positive work environment insuring that employees are treated with dignity, respect, and courtesy.

All applicants are subject to a comprehensive background check, including reference checks, educational verification, license/certification verification, and criminal history check.

The State of Maine Judicial Branch is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.