Jury Bailiff

Ozaukee County Clerk of Courts Office is looking for a dedicated and resourceful Jury Bailiff to join our team.  A Jury Bailiff plays a key role to a fair and just system, ensuring the integrity of our legal process.

You will collaborate with judges, court clerks, attorneys and other law enforcement professionals to ensure a smooth operation in the courtroom during a jury trial.  You will experience diverse jury trial cases, from civil disputes to major trials.

You will witness our legal system first hand.  This position is Part-Time as needed (depending on court calendar).

Starting Wage  $16.17 Job duties will include :

• Prepare the Court Room and Jury Deliberation Room the day of the trial.
• Check Jurors in as they report for jury service.
• Accompany the Jurors to the Court Room for the Voir Dire (the selection of jury).
• Assists with the transfer of documents during jury selection.
• Will be sworn in by the Court to supervise and escort the chosen jurors during the trial proceedings, recesses, and deliberations and ensures that no unauthorized persons come into contact with the jurors.
• Serves as a point of contact for jurors and assists with any needs that may arise during the jury trial.
• Escorts the jurors throughout the day.
• Upon completion of the trial day; responsibilities include proper disposal of jurors’ notes, cleaning courtroom and jury deliberation room and restocking jury supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What are we looking for in a candidate to perform this job successfully?

Physical Requirements :

Nothing in this job description limits management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.  The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.  The job description does not constitute an employment agreement or affect the at-will nature of the employment arrangement between the employee and company and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.   Ozaukee County offers a generous benefits package including :