DescriptionThe Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino, seeks well-qualified and detail-oriented candidates for the
Court Attendant position
. This recruitment will fill current and future vacancies.
Key Responsibilities of the Position - Ensure a safe environment in the courtroom by maintaining order, reporting issues to appropriate personnel, and managing the public audience.
- Apply technical knowledge with the ability to prepare and troubleshoot audio and visual equipment before court hearings and effectively use various software applications to support court functions.
- Provide emergency assistance while remaining calm and composed in stressful environments.
- Effectively multitask under stressful situations, maintaining composure and performing all duties accurately and efficiently.
Join our dynamic team as a Court Attendant! if you're detail oriented, tech savvy, thrive in de-escalating situations, and in maintaining order we want you. Be the backbone of courtroom operations, ensuring safety and efficiency. Apply now to play a vital role in upholding justice! Salary Updates Effective October 2024, a 3% COLA increase; approximate hourly rate: $25.41 - $32.41
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2024 BENEFITS GUIDE . About the Position Under general supervision, maintains the order and safety of the Judicial Officer, courtroom staff, jurors and spectators in a fulltime limited and unlimited, assigned civil or probate courtroom and performs specialized and responsible technical and administrative case-processing support functions; maintains the integrity of the jury; serves as the court liaison for juries, witnesses, attorneys, case parties and the public; monitors court surroundings; and performs related clerical and security duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics
A Court Attendant assists the court in operating effectively and efficiently, including maintaining the safety and security of the courtroom, ensuring the physical integrity of the jury, maintaining order in the court and performing difficult and responsible court operations support functions to ensure that court policies and procedures are followed. Duties and responsibilities are carried out with considerable independence within a framework of established policies and procedures.
Court Attendant is distinguished from the Judicial Assistant series in that the latter acts as the primary clerical support for courtroom procedures, functions and activities with responsibility for recording minutes of proceedings, swearing in juries, witnesses, interpreters and other related parties, and providing primary care of exhibits and evidence.
Employees in this class typically report to an Operations Supervisor I, Operations Supervisor II or other supervisory or management classification.
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job description .Essential FunctionsTypical duties of a Court Attendant may include, but are not limited to:
Performs pre-court searches of courtroom and surrounding areas prior to morning and afternoon sessions; identifies hazardous/suspicious items or conditions and reports security violations to the sheriff or other appropriate personnel; uses alarm buttons or radio communications for emergencies.Sets up audio/visual equipment prior to court session; aids attorneys in the use of equipment and reports any technical issues to appropriate staff; handles ADA requests and provides help with equipment when required.Opens court sessions and maintains order while court is in session by carefully monitoring juror, litigant, spectator, witness and attorney demeanor and actions and anticipating and taking prompt, appropriate actions to address potential disturbances, including notifying the sheriff's office as required; provides emergency assistance by administering first aid and CPR and by contacting appropriate personnel or agencies in emergency situations; administers courtroom evacuation procedures; completes related reports and forms, including incident, theft and injury reports.Acts as liaison with jurors and takes charge of the jury; greets and orients jurors to appropriate courtroom decorum and procedures; provides jurors with exhibits, verdict forms, jury question forms and jury instructions as appropriate; prevents conversations between jurors and with the public, witnesses, spectators, media and the parties to cases during trials; takes jury attendance; passes out jury questionnaires; reviews questions for proper format and transports all questions in written format from jury to judge; ensures the physical integrity of the jury during trials and deliberations and ensures appropriate isolation from the public and compromising situations; during jury deliberation, remains available at all times; as necessary, coordinates refreshments and meals for jurors, gathers and secures exhibits and informs court when verdict is reached or when jury cannot reach a decision; at trial end, destroys jurors' notes.In conjunction with the Judicial Assistant, accepts and processes designated materials, including documents for filing and confidential materials; returns incomplete documents; enters and retrieves documents and case data into case management databases; scans documents where appropriate; verifies accuracy of data entry; maintains inventory of case files within the courtroom; copies, posts and distributes or faxes materials, such as daily court calendar and tentative rulings; may accept fees from attorneys and process following established procedures; provides courtroom status reports; picks up, sorts and distributes courtroom mail and materials.Assists parties, witnesses, the court and clerks in the handling and presentation of exhibits in court; inventories and/or delivers exhibits to and from the exhibit room or locker.May assist the Judicial Assistant in locating and retrieving case files and organizing materials; assists with calendar preparation and calendar call; posts and distributes calendars; may prepare less-complex minute orders; compiles court case statistics and prepares and coordinates a variety of narrative reports and records; operates a photocopier, fax machine and other office machines including scanners and personal computers.Answers telephones and assists the public by providing general information pertaining to courtroom procedures in a courteous and service-oriented manner; directs members of the media to appropriate area or personnel.Ensures efficient courtroom operations; regularly operates and monitors courtroom equipment; identifies and notifies maintenance or custodial services to ensure that courtroom issues are promptly addressed; monitors, maintains inventory of and orders courtroom supplies and equipment.Attends various meetings.Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum QualificationsGraduation from high school or GED equivalent, and at least two (2) years of journey-level court operations clerical support experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Completion of college-level course work is highly desirable.
Knowledge of:
- General functions and organization of the judicial system, including the various divisions of the court;
- State and local statutes and Rules of Court that govern general court operations, as applicable to areas of assigned responsibility;
- Codes, local rules, procedures and legal terminology applicable to the preparation, acceptance, processing and distribution of legal documents;
- Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation;
- Safety and security policies, procedures, measures and precautions;
- First aid, terminology and procedures, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures;
- Appropriate courtroom decorum;
- Office administrative practices and procedures, including recordkeeping and filing;
- State regulations and court policies and procedures regarding jury service, including attendance, supervision and impanelment;
- Regulations and procedures governing the disclosure of court records and documents;
- Use and operations of automated case management systems;
- Case and file records research methods and techniques;
- Principles and practices of customer service and telephone etiquette.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the required application and supplemental questions.Human Resources will review applications to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; therefore, it is to your benefit to include all pertinent work experience. When listing court experience, please include dates and classification of each position held, if more than one.
Selection Process
This recruitment will consist of a written examination. The examination will cover the following areas: legal procedures and terminology, customer service and interpersonal skills, and court safety and security. Applicants who meet the requirements of the position will be contacted via email regarding the examination date, time, and location. Candidates who complete the written examination will be placed on the eligible list and may be considered for an interview. Placement on the eligible list does not guarantee an interview or employment.
All candidates will be notified of their status via email at each step of the process. Additional steps in the selection process may include a background check and reference check.
TESTING This recruitment will include testing. Candidates who pass the initial screening will be invited to self-schedule for a test via an email link. The tests will be conducted at the following locations and times:
- Vineyard Training Center (9607 Business Center Dr., Ste. B, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730)
- October 10, 2024, at 9:00 AM & 1:00 PM
- San Bernardino Justice Center, Room 140 & 144 (247 W. Third St. First Floor, San Bernardino, A 92415)
- October 14, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Background Check
All candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment are fingerprinted and must pass a background check. Information obtained will be evaluated for compatibility with court employment. Any false statement or omission of material fact may cause forfeiture to employment rights. Information presented on employment application, resumes, and during the examination process is subject to verification. Convictions depending upon the type, number and recency, may be disqualifying.
Reasonable Accommodations The Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino, is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process may contact the Human Resources Department at (909) 521-3700 or via email at careers@sb-court.org . Individuals with hearing and/or speech impairments may also contact the recruiter for the position through the use of the California Relay Service by dialing 711.
Physical CharacteristicsThe physical and mental demands described in the job description are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino is an Equal Opportunity Employer- M/F/D/V. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
BENEFITS SUMMARY
The San Bernardino Superior Court offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.A summary of benefits is provided below.
Health and Welfare Benefits MEDICAL: The Court offers a variety of comprehensive health plan options to fit individual employee needs. The Court contributes up to $200.00 in benefit plan dollars each pay period to help full-time employees pay for health premiums. In addition, the health plan subsidy the court contributes toward the employee cost is 58.5% to 60% based on plan selection and level of coverage.
DENTAL: The dental subsidy is equivalent to 100% of the employee only DPPO coverage plan (but not less than twenty-three dollars and two cents {$23.02} per pay period.)
VISION: Court-paid plan for employees. No co-pay/deductible for eye exams; frames and standard lenses or contact lenses (in lieu of standard lenses) every twelve (12) months.
SHORT-TERM DISABILITY: Court-subsidized benefit that provides partial income replacement in the event that an employee is unable to work due to a non-work related disability.
LIFE INSURANCE: Court-paid basic life insurance benefit of $35,000. Additional supplemental life and AD&D insurance benefits may be purchased voluntarily.
MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT: Flexible Spending Account (FSA) that helps participating employees lower their taxable income. Under this plan, employees elect to set aside pre-tax money each pay period to pay for eligible out-of-pocket medical expenses for themselves and their eligible dependents that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan.
DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PLAN: This is a type of Flexible Spending Account (FSA) that helps participating eligible employees lower their taxable income. Under this plan, employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working.
Leave Allowances VACATION: After completion of the requisite hours of continuous service (based on the bargaining unit), employees are eligible to use accrued vacation allowance. Depending on length of service, employees may accrue from 80 to 176 hours annually.
HOLIDAY: Fourteen (14) paid recognized holidays and the accrual of two (2) floating holidays annually.
SICK LEAVE: Employees in regular positions accrue approximately 3.39 hours of sick leave per pay period to use during instances of authorized absence due to illness, injury, or medically related appointments.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: ALL employees are eligible to receive a maximum of thirty- two (32) hours of paid leave per occurrence for bereavement leave due to the death of a person in the immediate family.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation Plans RETIREMENT: The Court is a 1937 Act employer. More detailed information may be found by contacting SBCERA at (909) 885-7980 or toll-free at 1-877-722-3721 or by visiting the website at San Bernardino County Retirement Association. The Court does not pay into the Social Security system; however, it does contribute to Medicare.
Retirement benefits subject to change.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Employees are eligible to participate in the Court's 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. This is the supplemental retirement plan that permits employees to defer a certain portion of their pre or post tax salary, within certain Internal Revenue Service (IRS) limits, to an account maintained by an investment service provider. Participating employees in the pre-tax option postpone paying taxes on the deferred portion of their income.
Additional Benefits TUITION BENEFIT:Employees with at least twelve (12) monthsof service will be allowed a maximum of $600.00each fiscal year.These monies may be used for job related education or career development, book fees or to reimburse membership dues in professional organizations.
CAR ALLOWANCE: Use of Court Vehicle.
COMMUTER SERVICES: This program assists with providing information on carpools, rideshare matching, and public transportation options. The Court offers incentives for employees eligible to participating in Ridesharing activities.
FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULE: The Court recognizes the importance of work/life balance. Employees may request alternative work scheduling or flexible work schedules when classifications meet the requirements.
The Human Resources Department reserves the right to modify the benefit programs in accordance with the Personnel Rules and Regulations.
Closing Date/Time: 9/29/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
