KC Municipal Court Bailiff (Municipal Court Bailiff)

Full-time position available with the Municipal Court Department, Court Support Division located at 511 E 11th Street
Salary Range: $18.37-$28.01/hour
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: Open Until Filled


Responsibilities

• Maintains order in Municipal Court and assisting municipal.
• Assists judges and other court personnel in handling cases involving violations of municipal ordinances while performing computer-oriented tasks, and the possibility of physical exertion while taking individuals into custody.
• Serves as a court bailiff at assigned court sessions and performing various tasks in connection with the Municipal Court operation.
• Ensures the safety of the judge, court staff, defendants, and inmates during their appearance in court, the opening and closing of court, and assists as requested with preparing records and dockets for use in court hearings and rendering general assistance to municipal judges and other court personnel.
• Performs duties according to well-established laws, rules, and procedures and requires independent judgment, tact, and discretion to accomplish assignments.
• Uses computer programs daily.
• The possibility of physical exertion exists in this position.
• Work assignments are made by an administrative supervisor who periodically reviews work for adherence to established policy and procedures of court operations.
• Serves as municipal court bailiff; calls court to order, maintains order while court is in session, and closes court sessions.
• Protects and ensures the well-being of the judge, court staff, and defendants while in court.
• Makes arrests as an officer of the court under the instructions of a municipal judge.
• Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of defendants taken into custody.
• Transfers prisoners to and from court and to the Corrections Department custody when required.
• Supervises and has full custody of inmates during their appearance in court.
• Assists a municipal judge in preparing for court sessions and in the orderly processing of cases.
• Serves summons, subpoenas, warrants, surrender papers, probation orders, and other court instruments as necessary.
• Works on a computer daily to help process cases and enter documentation into court programs.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

REQUIRES high school graduation and 3 years of progressively responsible, professional experience in contact with the public. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer physical examination as prescribed by the city. Must be eligible to become a special police officer with the KCMO Police Department.


Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).

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