Application Opens: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.
Application Closes: UNTIL FILLED
Position Location: Marion City Hall, 233 W. Center St., Marion, OH
This is a full-time non-exempt position with a starting pay rate of $17.00-$25.00/hour, depending on experience.
SUMMARY: Responsible to the Municipal Court Judge to maintain order in the courtroom during trial and all duties specified by ORC 1901.32 and other State, County and City statutes, rules and regulations pertaining to the operation of the Court. Under close supervision by the Judge and Clerk of Court, is responsible for: all persons in custody of the Court, for delivering court papers and deposit of court monies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following but are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Checks courtroom for security and cleanliness; assures availability of sundry supplies for use of Judge; Checks all affidavits for the day to determine if charged parties have previous records.
• Opens Court; attends court and all hearings; preserves order during court sessions; enforces courtroom rules of behavior and warns persons not to disturb court procedure; guards persons brought before the court; collects and retains unauthorized firearms from persons entering courtroom; stops people from entering courtroom while Judge charges jury; guards jurors and jury room; reports need for police or medical assistance to appropriate authority.
• Receives affidavits and appearance bonds from Police Department; serves subpoenas in City and County; performs messenger service for the Court; serves civil and criminal papers as directed by the Court; performs bank deposit of all monies received by the court in payment of fines.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. High school or vocational school training with emphasis on law enforcement and several years experience as a guard or patrolman in a military or civilian force preferred. Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skill and ability may be considered.
Language Skills
Ability to: read and carry out instructions, write correspondence and memos; speak clearly and decisively in order to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to: solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; interpret a variety of instructions in written or oral form.
Computer Skills
General working knowledge of computer
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid Ohio Driver's License
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Good knowledge of Court procedures. Ability to: handle people with tact and courtesy; get along with others; work with others or alone; handle sensitive inquiries from officials and others and maintain confidentiality required; drive vehicle; must be physically able to control irate, unruly individuals and situations which may require strength, mobility, agility and persuasiveness.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is: regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear; occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color and peripheral vision: depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is: regularly exposed to outside weather conditions; occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level is usually quiet to moderate.
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check, physical examination and drug screen are required prior to employment with the City of Marion.
