Fairbanks Bailiff

State of Alaska; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

On-call work

Job summary

State of Alaska, Alaska Court System, seeks on-call, part-time bailiffs to support court operations and serve the community.

As a bailiff, you will escort jurors before, during, and after trials, help maintain the integrity of the deliberation process, and assist with meals, lodging, and transportation as needed. This flexible role is ideal for retirees, students, or anyone seeking meaningful community service while earning supplemental income.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED AND six months of responsible work experience demonstrating the ability to deal tactfully with the public.

Responsibilities

• Escort jurors in and out of the courtroom before, during, and after trials.
• Help maintain the integrity of the deliberation process by ensuring jurors are not contacted or influenced by outsiders.
• Coordinate meals, lodging, and transportation for jurors when necessary.
• Accompany jurors to meals and assist with basic personal errands as needed.

Skills

Dependable

Organized

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Community-minded

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

ON-CALL PART-TIME BAILIFFS WANTED

Flexible Schedule

• Meaningful Work
• Community Service

The Alaska Court System is seeking dependable, organized, and community-minded individuals to serve as Bailiffs—an important role that supports the court’s mission of providing fair, timely, and efficient justice.

Looking for meaningful work with a flexible schedule? On-call Bailiff positions provide an opportunity to support court operations and serve your community while working on an as-needed basis.

This position may be an excellent fit for retirees, college students, or anyone seeking flexible part-time employment.

Join the Alaska Court System and make a difference in your community—one court session at a time.

As a bailiff, you will be responsible for escorting jurors in and out of the courtroom before, during, and after trials. You’ll help maintain the integrity of the deliberation process by ensuring that jurors are not contacted or influenced by outside parties. In addition, you will assist with coordinating meals, lodging, and transportation for jurors when necessary, and you’ll accompany them to meals and provide support for basic, personal errands as needed.

This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of the judicial process in a respectful, structured environment. It’s a great fit for individuals who are calm under pressure, attentive to detail, and enjoy helping others navigate an important civic responsibility. If you’re looking for meaningful work that contributes to your community, we encourage you to apply.

The Schedule

These positions are on-call and temporary, and may work multiple days in a row.

The applicant may be called in for as little as two hours or up to eight hours a day.

There may be gaps of a week or two without a shift.

Alternatively, you may be called back for consecutive-day coverage.

For more information on the Alaska Court System, please visit:

http://www.courts.alaska.gov

For information about what state courts do, please watch the following short video:

VIDEO: The who, what, when, where and how of state courts

The Alaska Court System is an EEO employer and proudly promotes diversity.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school graduation or completion of a General Education Development (GED) certificate AND six months of responsible work experience which demonstrated the ability to deal tactfully with the public.

Additional Required Information

WORK HISTORY

If using work experience not already documented in your application, provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and Minimum Qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant will not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

EDUCATION

If post-secondary education is required to meet the Minimum Qualifications, you must fill in the Education and Training section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of credit hours earned in the Degree Obtained field. Copies of academic transcripts will be required at time of interview.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Applicants will be required to meet the Minimum Qualifications as outlined above. Unfortunately, we cannot always interview all applicants. If your application is considered "not qualified," you will be sent a notice within two weeks after the closing date for this recruitment. If you believe your application was improperly disqualified, you may appeal this decision to the Human Resources Director at 820 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501-2005 within five workdays from the date the notice is mailed to you. Qualified applications will be forwarded to the hiring supervisor.

NEPOTISM REVIEW

To avoid a conflict of interest and the appearance of impropriety, applicants who have a spouse, close relative, and/or regular member of their household employed by the Alaska Court System may not be considered for employment without the approval of the Administrative Director.

BACKGROUND CHECK

A background check will be conducted prior to an employment offer being made. Applicants who have prior convictions that have been set aside under the terms of a suspended imposition of sentence (SIS) may answer \"no\" to these questions. If you are not sure if your situation requires disclosure, please contact the Human Resources Department at [phone]. The Court System reserves the right to confirm all background information.

Contact Information

• Contact Title: Recruitment
• E-Mail: [e-mail]
• Mailing Address: 820 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
• Phone Number: [phone]

The Alaska Court System provides a variety of benefits for eligible employees, which is a significant part of the total compensation package. The following are typical benefits available to full-time employees. Actual benefits received may differ by position type or be prorated for other than full time work.

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan (SBS) in lieu of contributions to Social Security
• Medical and dental coverage for employee and eligible dependents
• Vision plan (optional)
• Employer paid Basic Life Insurance with additional coverage available
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Personal leave accrual based on years of creditable state service
• Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Plan

For more information on the Alaska Court System, please visit: http://www.courts.alaska.gov