Judicial Marshal Trainee

Connecticut Judicial Branch; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 59,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Connecticut Judicial Branch is seeking entry-level applicants to begin a career path as Judicial Marshals. Candidates must be at least 21 years old with a high school diploma or GED.

This training program includes a ~15-week pre-service Academy and field training, culminating in salary progression through the first year. Selected recruits will obtain a CDL with endorsements during training, and interview success requires fitness tests, physicals, drug screening, and background checks.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Entry-level position; extensive experience not required.
• Successful interview requires fitness test, pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background checks.
• Recruits will complete a ~15-week pre-service Academy.
• Commercial Driver's License with endorsements required during training.
• Preference for New London and Windham districts.

Responsibilities

• Attend the approximately 15-week pre-service Academy.
• Train in prisoner transport, safety and security procedures.
• Salary progression within the first year after Academy completion.
• Select district assignments via the online application process.

Skills

Physical fitness

Criminal justice interest

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Continuous Recruitment Statewide

Continuous Recruitment Statewide

Judicial District Locations: Ansonia-Milford, Danbury, Bridgeport, Hartford, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Britain, New Haven, New London, Stamford-Norwalk, Tolland, Waterbury, and Windham.

The Judicial Branch is seeking entry-level applicants interested in starting a career path as a Judicial Marshal. Minimum requirements are possession of a high school diploma or general equivalency degree. Applicants must be 21 years of age or older. This is an entry-level position; extensive experience is not required; military experience or a demonstrated interest in criminal justice is desirable. Applicants selected for interview will be required to meet established physical performance criteria as demonstrated through a physical fitness test, a pre-employment physical, successfully pass a drug screening process as well as a criminal records check and general background check. Selected candidates will be required to attend and pass all phases of an approximately 15-week pre-service Academy followed by a course of field training. Skills to be acquired will include handcuffing, use of defensive spray and defensive baton, CPR, First Aid, prisoner management, and other skills relevant to the care and custody of prisoners as well as the safety and security of Judicial Branch staff and users of the courts. The Judicial Marshal Academy will include a physical training regimen to ensure the fitness of candidates for practical training functions. During the training Academy, recruits will be required to obtain a Commercial Drivers License with the proper endorsements to operate prisoner transportation vehicles.

The Judicial Branch offers Judicial Marshal Trainees the opportunity to advance in their salary progression multiple times within their first year. Upon completion of the Judicial Marshal Academy, which lasts approximately 4 months, Judicial Marshal Trainees will advance to Salary Grade 1, Step 2 ($59,221). Upon completion of one year as a Judicial Marshal Trainee, individuals will advance to Salary Grade 1, Step 3 ($60,934).

Locations are listed on the online application and must be indicated at the time of application. Applicants should select all Judicial Districts in which they are willing to work. Limiting availability by limiting Judicial Districts in which you will work may impact your ability to be hired. Selection of a Judicial District indicates willingness to accept assignment at any location within the district and may not be limited by the applicant.

Preference will be given to applicants who wish to be selected for the New London and Windham Judicial Districts.

Careers at the Branch play an essential role for the public and society. Our meaningful, challenging, and interesting positions have a long-lasting effect that serves to advance justice and ultimately provides for the greater good of all.

Please reference posting number JM-1000-001

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