Bailiff (Non-Benefited)

Courtroom Deputy

Maintains order and decorum in the courtroom; provides general assistance to the judge, court staff, general public, attorneys, and litigants; and assists in providing solitude and safety for jurors. This is a part-time, limited benefitted position working as needed at the Ottawa County Courthouse in Grand Haven and occasionally at the Family Justice Center in West Olive.

Essential Job Functions

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Ensures readiness for court proceedings.
• Attends court hearings and provide assistance to litigants, attorneys, general public, police officers, court recorder, clerk and Judge.
• Maintains courtroom security and decorum, announce entry and exit of judge, escort litigants to various court offices, identify interpreter needs and assist with accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
• Maintains jury integrity during trial and through deliberations which includes escorting jury to and from the courtroom and being the sole liaison between the jury and the judge.
• Assists in providing solitude and safety for jurors.
• Monitors individuals in the courtroom while court is in session and notifies sheriff deputies if additional security is needed.
• Assists court security officers and other law enforcement officers in providing security during the trying of high profile cases by clearing the hallways or implementing other security measures.
• Performs other functions as assigned.

Required Education, Training and Experience

High school diploma or GED combined with some post-secondary training in law enforcement, security services, criminal justice, legal services or related field and two years of progressively responsible experience in court security services or a court administrate or legal practice office position.

Additional Requirements and Information

Required Knowledge and Skills :

Physical Requirements :

Working Conditions :

Work is performed in proximity to defendants and may entail exposure to physically aggressive and / or violent defendants, their family members and friends, and / or family members and friends of victims and other members of courtroom audiences.

This position has limited benefits; only those required under law. Employees in this group do not receive benefits such as holiday pay, vacation, insurance (medical, dental, vision, life), bereavement, or any other benefit unless required by law.