Court stenographer Jobs in Denver, CO

The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include : Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration. Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement. All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance.

HIRING RANGE : $41.61 - $44.00 / hour

Job Summary

Performs Court Marshal duties, including operation of security equipment such as magnetometer, X-ray, and hand-held wands, transporting prisoners, serving subpoenas, citations and other orders to persons involved in Court cases, effecting arrests within the Municipal Court area, handling firearms with proficiency and safety, and dealing with potentially dangerous situations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City's discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential duties of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Maintains order and provides security for all sessions in the courtroom and hallways of Municipal Court.
• Operates Court security equipment. Screens individuals who enter the Court area and Public Safety Center.
• Ensures site setup and establishes security for all Off-Site Specialty Courts.
• Executes municipal warrants within the City of Lakewood. Arrests persons on active warrants. Proofreads new warrants, updates information in warrant files, cancels active warrants when party appears or is arrested. Updates Niche and Ecourt for cancelled warrants to prevent false arrests.
• Transports prisoners in custody on Lakewood Municipal violations, and felony holds, to and from Municipal Court, county jails, and detention facilities.
• Assists Lakewood Police by transporting felons from detention facilities to Jefferson County Jail.
• Backs up / assists Police in non-emergency or emergency situations when called upon.
• Investigates bad checks written to Municipal Court.
• Picks up and deliver bonds and summonses. Delivers paperwork to District Court, and / or Public Defenders' Office.
• Enters Municipal Court warrants into court computer; enters restraining orders and area of restriction orders from the Lakewood Municipal Court into CCIC.
• Provides information or assistance in apprehending suspects with other law enforcement agencies.
• Receives bond payments as an agent for the court; prepares paperwork.
• Serves subpoenas, citations or restraining orders to persons called into Municipal Court as witnesses or defendants.
• Generates prisoner video list for Jeffco and Lakewood Municipal Court Judges and staff.
• Operates NCIC / CCIC computer; updates and runs criminal histories on all penal summonses cited into Municipal Court, runs driver's license histories.
• Operates a law enforcement vehicle safely in non-emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationships

Supervision Received : Receives general supervision from the Chief Court Marshal.

Supervision Exercised : None.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Technological Skills

Education and Experience

Certification / Licenses / Specialized Training

Must successfully complete and maintain required state or departmental physical standards and certifications.

The City of Lakewood is a drug-free workplace that provides employment opportunities in compliance with all pertinent federal, state, and local laws. Accordingly, the City celebrates diversity in the workforce. This position description is a valid statement of the job duties, responsibilities, requirements and performance expectations of this position.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Medium Work : Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Bend or position self to move items from higher place to lower place or vice versa

Lift, carry, push, pull, move, or position from all levels up to 50 lbs.

Lift, carry, push, pull, move, or position from all levels over 51 lbs. with assistance

Sit, stand or be stationary

Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance, turn or twist all of which may include awkward positions on both

even and uneven terrain

Talk, hear, converse, communicate, or exchange information

Use of hands and / or fingers in a repetitive motion to handle, pinch, reach, grasp, move, feel, and inspect, etc.

Vision to include; distance, depth perception, peripheral and color

Walk, ascend or descend on both even and uneven terrain

Environmental Conditions may include

Confined spaces

Extreme cold or heat

Frequent vibrations due to equipment use

Fumes or airborne particles

Moderate to extremely loud noise environment

Outdoor weather conditions

Toxic or caustic chemicals

Wet or humid conditions

Work in high, precarious places

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to lift 40 pounds from ground to standing position

Vision test

All Lakewood employees are expected to work and complete all tasks in a safe manner consistent with training, standard operating procedures, City or Department policies, and common sense. Working in a safe manner includes the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and complying with all City and / or Department safety rules. Horseplay on-the-job is strictly forbidden. The failure to work in a safe manner, use PPE, follow standard operating procedure, or comply with a safety rule will result adverse employment consequences ranging from verbal discipline to termination from employment, including any applicable reduction in benefits under the Colorado Workers' Compensation Act. Employees are also expected to encourage safe work practices by all co-employees, and to report any unsafe work practices immediately to a supervisor.

Pay Range

35.61-$46.23

Background and reference checks will be conducted for all regular and some variable / seasonal positions.