Court Officer

About the role

The Third Circuit Court of the Judicial District of Tennessee is seeking a full-time Court Officer with a start date of September 1, 2026. The position is 37.5 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Courtroom to ensure compliance with Chamber Rules and proper decorum at all times.
• Transport and/or coordinate the safe and secure transport those in custody of the Davidson County Sheriff or any other law enforcement agency.
• Aid Judge and Court Staff with Administrative duties as needed and as assigned.
• Operate as liaison between chambers and other metro and state offices.
• Monitor and update processes, procedures and checklists for roles and responsibilities associated with your primary job responsibilities that are included in a comprehensive manual for the Office.
• Draft and update chamber rules specific to areas you will oversee.
• Devise, implement, and manage processes for more efficient and effective systems for matters which you will oversee.
• Attend weekly staff meetings (day and time to be determined).
• Maintain positive and friendly communication and interactions with anyone who interfaces with the Office.
• Continuously seek out opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Continuous provide feedback to the Judge of concerns, suggestions, or Complaints.
• Be present and/or readily available for work related matters Monday - Thursday, 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM, Friday, 8:00 AM until 3:00PM (including during WFH time and excluding reasonable and lawful breaks).

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Court Officer, Probation Officer, or Law enforcement officer.
• Provide proof of background in law enforcement or equivalent specialized training.
• Proficiency in Adobe and working with PDF Documents.
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Exceptional ability to communicate, articulate, and relate to co-workers and others with professionalism and integrity.
• Proficient typing and personal computer skills.

Benefits

• Approximately 13 paid State and Local holidays per year.
• Health Benefits
• Supplemental dental and vision benefits
• Life Insurance benefits
• Retailment benefits
• Paid time off, as set by Judge Mance along with the ability to Work from home on occasions.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be an U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to, as required, to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees, a copy which is available upon request.
• Must comply with confidentiality requirements, including handling confidential information in a variety of contexts.
• Understand and accept that all Employees of the Third Circuit Court are “at will” employes and can be terminated at any time with or without cause.
• Subject to background checks and subsequent favorable suitability determination.