Jury Bailiff

Primary Responsibilities

The following duties are primarily performed and which are essential for this position.  Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully to be qualified for the position.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

• 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 to the Clerk of Court for in-house delivery; transports/escorts jurors to offsite meals; provides morning meals and refreshments.
• Assists in securing sequestered jurors in hotels and assists in arranging for necessary special accommodations.
• Provides for special needs of jurors as necessary.
• Carries out directives from the judge.
• Perform other related duties as requested

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED
• Requires a minimum of one (1) years previous courtroom or law enforcement experience.

• Prior to hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted.  Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.

• Knowledge of industry, county and department policies, practices and procedures; ordinances, laws, best practices and legal guides.
• General knowledge of court procedures, emergency evacuations and protocols.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, colleagues, managers, and the general public. 
• Ability to follow Dunn County policies and procedures.
• Ability to work the allocated hours of the position.

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both written and verbal form. 
• Ability to read, interpret, and communicate policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; etc.
• English skills (oral, written and comprehension) sufficient to effectively communicate with all internal and external customers.

• Ability to understand and effectively carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Must have ability to work accurately with attention to detail.

• Ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.

Physical and Work Environment

The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law.  Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee’s supervisor or Human Resources.  
 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Physical effort will typically require infrequent exertion of objects weighing up to 10 pounds and/or regular, but not continuous, exertion of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. 
• Work frequently requires standing, walking, sitting and using hands to handle or feel. Work occasionally requires speaking and hearing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling. Work occasionally requires reaching with hands and arms, pushing, pulling, lifting and repetitive motions.
• Work has standard vision requirements.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities.

• Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic). 
• Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dunn County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge that you have read our job posting in its entirety and meet the basic requirements outlined above. Dunn County looks forward to reviewing your application.