Grand Jury Bailiff: Courtroom Security & Support Part-Time

Fort Bend County; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job description

Duties

• Maintain secrecy of Grand Jury proceedings;
• Swear in witnesses appearing before the Grand Jury;
• Maintain a witness log of witnesses appearing before the Grand Jury;
• Ensure the Grand Jury room is set up and prepared for the Grand Jury docket;
• Maintain the security of the Grand Jury room and ensure that no unauthorized person enters the area;
• Facilitate food orders for the Grand Jury;
• Keep track of the amount of coffee and water supplies, and provide a supplies list to the Judge of the Grand Jury when supplies run low;
• Assist with the functioning of the Grand Jury as needed by the members of the Grand Jury and/or the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED; 60 semester hours from an accredited college/university or two years of active duty military experience preferred.
• Current or Past TCOLE Certification with prior law enforcement experience.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the members of the Grand Jury, other county employees, and elected officials.
• Ability to complete projects in a timely manner.
• Firearms Certification preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting Salary: $22.46 per hour; Part‑Time up to 29 hours per week

Benefits: All full‑time and part‑time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full‑time employees also enjoy a wide range of benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.