Jury Bailiff

Campbell County (WY); Campbell (AK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Campbell County is seeking a Jury Bailiff to support in-court proceedings, liaise with jurors, court staff and the public, and ensure juror welfare. The role involves variable hours tied to trials and requires a high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities include juror security, room preparation, sign-in assistance, and adherence to judge directives, with additional duties as needed for trial operations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of county procedures and court practices as described in the posting.
• Ability to communicate with jurors, staff, and the public.
• Respect for confidentiality and handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Provide security and care of jurors and maintain contact during trials.
• Prepare jury rooms and courtroom with supplies and cleanliness.
• Maintain jury room inventory and coordinate purchases.
• Assist with juror sign-in and seating during jury selection.
• Manage jurors’ notes and exhibits offered during trial and after.
• Direct jurors during trials to ensure instructions are followed.
• Coordinate juror meal orders and on-site/off-site meals as needed.
• Assist with sequestered jurors and special accommodations when required.
• Support judge directives and perform related duties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Policy reading

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Posting number: 202600089

Department: Clerk of District Court

Division: Clerk of District Court

Job classification: JURY BAILIFF

Posting type: Open

Categories: Court Administration

Summary

This position assists within person court cases. Acts as a liaison between the judiciary, court staff, the general public; and provides assistance to jurors. Jury Bailiff works minimal hours that vary based on court cases.

Examples of duties

• Provides security and care of jurors; maintains contact with jurors throughout the jury trial and breaks.
• Prepares jury rooms and courtroom prior to trial to ensure rooms are supplied and clean; provides necessary materials for jurors.
• Maintains inventory of supplies for jury room and coordinates purchases with the Clerk of Court.
• Assists with juror sign-in and seating arrangements during jury selection.
• Manages and accounts for jurors’ notes and exhibits offered during trial and upon conclusion.
• Oversees and directs jurors during trials to ensure court admonishments and instructions are followed.
• Collects juror meal and refreshment orders, as needed, for in-house delivery; transports/escorts jurors to offsite meals.
• Assists in securing sequestered jurors in hotels and assists with necessary special accommodations on a needed basis.
• Provides for special needs of jurors as necessary.
• Carries out directives from the judge.
• Performs related duties as required

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma (or GED equivalent)

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• None

Supplemental information

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of county and department policies, practices, and procedures; ordinances, laws, best practices, and legal guides.
• General knowledge of court procedures, emergency evacuations and protocols.
• English skills (oral, written and comprehension) sufficient to effectively communicate with all internal and external customers

Skill in:

• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature

Ability to:

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in verbal form.
• Ability to read, interpret, and communicate policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; etc.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with court counsel, and the general public.
• Ability to follow Campbell County policies and procedures.
• Ability to work the allocated hours of the position

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The position involves medium physical demands, such as exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

Campbell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.