Corporal (#556) Internal Judicial Branch Employees Only

Maine Judicial Branch•Portland, ME

22h•$28 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Maine Judicial Branch is seeking motivated law enforcement officers, or those with a minimum of Phase 1 pre-service training, to join their dedicated team. The Office of Judicial Marshals is a law enforcement agency responsible for ensuring a safe, accessible, efficient, and impartial system of dispute resolution within the court system. With 31 courts across the state processing over 130,000 cases annually, Judicial Branch employees play a vital role in supporting Maine's residents.

Requirements

Graduation from high school (or GED).
Three (3) years of experience as a full time Deputy Judicial Marshal or similar relevant experience.
College coursework or advanced supervisory law enforcement training may be substituted for work experience on a year-for-year basis.
Successful completion of a comprehensive background check, including ALERT test, FBI fingerprint clearance, verification of education and experience, medical and psychological review, polygraph examination, and criminal and motor vehicle record checks.
Completed the Maine Criminal Justice Academy 100-hour reserve law enforcement officer training.
Have and maintain qualification to utilize firearms and other defensive weapons according to Maine Criminal Justice Academy standards.
Have and maintain certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Must maintain law enforcement certification through the Maine Criminal Justice Academy.
Knowledge of and ability to effectively use crisis interaction skills.
Knowledge of and ability to use restraint and defensive tactics.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Strong supervisory skills.
Ability to organize and supervise the security operations in the assigned courts.
Ability to train security and court personnel regarding procedures for internal and external emergencies, safeguards, and precautions.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written communications.
Ability to interact effectively with judges/justices, other court staff, attorneys, and the general public in a variety of situations and circumstances.
Ability to interact well with people in difficult and stressful situations.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information discretely.
Knowledge and ability to operate security devices, alarm systems, and communication equipment.
Knowledge of Courthouse Emergency Plans in all assigned court locations, including plans for detention area security.
Knowledge of court procedures, legal documents, and legal processes.
Conforms to all rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the Office of Judicial Marshal Services, including policies regarding infectious disease exposure control.
Successfully complete the Basic Maine Judicial Marshals Training Program under Title 25 §2804-E.
Must receive and maintain certification as a law enforcement officer as required by law.

Responsibilities

Supervises Deputy Judicial Marshals in the absence of the Sergeant.
Provides for the safety and security of judges, court staff, jurors, witnesses, other court participants, and the general public.
Potentially responsible for Deputy Judicial Marshals at several locations within a geographic region in the absence of the Sergeant.
Performs duties of entry screening as the first line of defense for the court system.
Travels and works in different locations within the state with minimum notice; night and weekend assignments are possible.
Assists the Sergeant in coordinating all judicial marshal services, including trials, emergency procedures, courthouse safety, security training, threat assessment, health and safety procedures, and coordination with law enforcement agencies.
Performs duties in the absence of the Sergeant, as directed.
Supervises Deputy Judicial Marshals, including planning, assigning, and reviewing work, in the absence of the Sergeant or as requested.
Manages security arrangements for each court day and session as needed.
Responsible for the daily scheduling and assignment of Deputy Judicial Marshals under command, in the absence of the Sergeant or as requested.
Performs all duties and assignments consistent with the duties of Deputy Judicial Marshals.
May assist within the court room with the orderly flow of paperwork and movement of evidence.
Supervises and maintains a presence in public areas of court facilities as needed.
Ensures that the duties and job assignments of Deputy Judicial Marshals are carried out in accordance with directives.
Directs persons to building locations and provides information on court schedules and proceedings.
Works on special projects as assigned and needed in the absence of the Sergeant.
May assist and/or participate in high-risk trial planning and scheduling, threat assessment, and special details.
Maintains oversight of all issued equipment.
Oversees general security for jury pools, jurors, and witnesses when Superior Court is in session.
Assists and oversees the checking and testing of alarm systems, and monitors electronic consoles.
Ensures entry screening is in operation, if possible, as directed by policy.
Assists and oversees the writing and filing of incident case reports, arrest reports, etc.