Deputy Marshal (#200025294)

Judicial Department•Bangor, ME

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Maine Judicial Branch is seeking certified law enforcement officers and other qualified applicants with at least Phase 1 pre-service training for a full-time Deputy Judicial Marshal position at the Penobscot Judicial Center in Bangor. The Office of Judicial Marshals provides courthouse law enforcement and security to support a safe, accessible, efficient, and impartial system of dispute resolution. The position safeguards judges, court staff, court participants, and members of the public while supporting court operations. The role includes courthouse and courtroom security, enforcing Maine laws within courthouse facilities, responding to emergencies, and assisting with courtroom proceedings and public access. The position requires completion of mandatory law enforcement training and compliance with Office of Judicial Marshals policies and procedures. Applicants without completed pre-service training may be considered for Judicial Branch sponsorship on a case-by-case basis.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Successful completion of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy Pre-Service Law Enforcement Training program; candidates who have not completed it may be sponsored by the Judicial Branch on a case-by-case basis.
Eligibility for certification as a Judicial Marshal through the Maine Criminal Justice Academy, or successful completion of the Basic Maine Judicial Marshals Training Program within one year of employment.
Qualification with an agency-issued firearm in accordance with Agency Policy and Maine Criminal Justice Academy standards.
Ability to interact effectively with judges and justices, court staff, attorneys, and the public in varied situations.
Ability to comply with Office of Judicial Marshals rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, including infectious disease exposure control procedures.
Ability to walk, sit, and/or stand for extended periods throughout the day.
Ability to concentrate and apply cognitive, intellectual, and mental functions and address a wide variety of human relations issues.
Ability to remain composed in stressful situations and react quickly and appropriately.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with law enforcement agencies and members of the public.
Ability to pass a polygraph examination and national fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

Serve as Judicial Marshal and undertake security arrangements for court days and sessions as needed.
Remain strategically stationed, alert, and responsive to security risks during court proceedings.
Enforce Maine laws within the courthouse and make arrests when necessary.
Monitor surveillance equipment and use x-ray equipment at entry screening areas.
Observe people entering the courtroom, their movements, and activities.
Assist with the orderly flow of paperwork between the judge or justice, clerk’s office, defendants, and other participants.
Assist with movement of evidence as requested.
Patrol and maintain a presence in assigned public areas of court facilities.
Announce the opening, recess, and closing of court sessions.
Direct people to building locations and provide authorized information on court schedules and proceedings.
Ensure all parties are present and ready before the presiding judge or justice enters the courtroom.
Maintain mandatory annual law enforcement training, CPR/First Aid, annual firearms qualifications, and other requirements.
Ensure courthouse safety and security and respond to emergencies as necessary.

Benefits

13 paid holidays, more than two weeks of vacation leave, and 12 paid sick days each year.
Paid uniforms and an annual clothing/equipment stipend.
No shifts during holidays, overnights, or weekends.
Four weeks of paid parental leave.
Gym membership reimbursement program.
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
Health insurance with 85%–100% employer-paid coverage for the employee-only plan.
Health insurance premium credit reducing employee premiums by 5%.
Dental insurance fully paid by the employer for the employee-only plan.
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Defined Benefit Pension plan contributions.
Voluntary deferred compensation retirement savings 457 Plan.
Up to $1,000 tuition reimbursement each year.
Employer-paid life insurance equal to one times annual salary.
Longevity pay after 10 years of employment.
Geographical Cost of Living Stipend.