Grand Jury Bailiff - Part-Time - Administrative Court Services

Fort Bend County; United States; On-site; USD 25,526 - 36,355; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Membership in Texas County District Retirement System

Wide-range of great benefits for full-time employees

Job summary

Fort Bend County is seeking a part-time employee for Grand Jury support, responsible for maintaining secrecy, swearing in witnesses, and ensuring room security. A High School Diploma/GED is required, along with prior law enforcement experience preferred.

The position provides a starting salary of $22.46 per hour and is part-time with hours up to 29 per week. Equal opportunity employment and a commitment to non-discrimination are emphasized.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Prior law enforcement experience is necessary.
• Ability to effectively communicate with county employees and elected officials.

Responsibilities

• Maintain secrecy of Grand Jury proceedings.
• Swear in witnesses who appear before the Grand Jury.
• Assist with functioning of the Grand Jury as needed.

Skills

Good communication and organizational skills

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to complete projects in a timely manner

Education

High School Diploma/GED

60 semester hours from an accredited college/university or two years active duty military experience preferred

Current or Past TCOLE Certification

Firearms Certification preferred

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain secrecy of Grand Jury proceedings
• Swearing in witnesses who appear before the Grand Jury
• Maintaining a witness log of witnesses who appear before the Grand Jury
• Ensuring that the Grand Jury room is set up and prepared for the Grand Jury docket
• Maintaining the security of the Grand Jury room and ensuring that no person enters the Grand Jury area who is not a member of the Grand Jury, the District Attorney’s Office, the Judge over the Grand Jury, courthouse bailiffs, court reporters, an attorney pro tem, or witnesses who are appearing before the Grand Jury
• 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 the supplies run low
• Assisting 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

Minimum Job Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 60 semester hours from an accredited college/university or two years active duty military experience preferred
• Current or Past TCOLE Certification
• 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

Starting salary: $22.46 per hour; Part-Time up to 29 hours per week.

Closing date: Upon filling 2 positions.

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 great benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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. For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply. 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.