Temporary Bailiff

Job Summary and Essential Functions

This position typically provides assistance in the courtrooms by preparing courtrooms for hearings; ensuring that all supplies and equipment are in order; assisting in logging and maintaining case materials; and dealing courteously and effectively with fellow employees and citizens.

• Prepares courtrooms for daily activities.
• Closes courtrooms at the end of workday.
• Reviews daily dockets for cases.
• Calls cases for trial.
• Orders and picks food and supplies for jurors as needed.
• Returns files to Clerk of Court office.
• Secures courtrooms at end of workday.
• Assists other bailiffs as needed.
• Delivers court papers to various departments.
• Checks and maintains vehicles for daily use.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements to Perform Work

• A high school diploma or equivalent;
• Six (6) months of general work experience;
• Knowledge of law enforcement and/or courts preferred;
• Departmental testing may be administered during interview;
• A criminal background check will be completed on selected applicant if a current one (less than 3 years old) is not on file.
• Knowledge of a courtroom and legal setting.
• Knowledge of personal computers.
• Skill in the use of general office equipment.

Physical Demands

• This position requires the employee to reach, pull and push with hands and arms; stand; use hands to handle, feel, finger, grasp or operate objects, tools or controls; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; use mental acuity and repetitive motion; and walk, talk and hear.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Conditions

• The work is regularly performed in a relatively safe, secure and stable work environment.
• The number of hours worked will vary depending on the assignment.
• Scheduled hours for this position will be based upon court proceedings, with the ability to work flexible hours when necessary.
• Scheduled hours/days, job location, duties and any other information contained herein is subject to change.
• May be required to work extra hours and to perform extra or different duties during emergency situations.

Berkeley County Offers

• Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including:
• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan (OPTIONAL)
• Optional Deferred Compensation Program (i.e. 401K, 457)

Required Questions

• 01 Do you have a valid High School diploma or equivalent?
• Yes
• No

Employer

• BERKELEY COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Contact Information

• Address: 1003 HIGHWAY 52, MONCKS CORNER, South Carolina, 29461
• Phone: 843-719-4163
• Website: http://www.berkeleycountysc.gov