Deputy Marshal (#677)

Maine Judicial Branch•Ellsworth, ME

2d•$26 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Maine Judicial Branch is seeking certified law enforcement officers and other highly qualified individuals with a minimum of Phase 1 pre-service training who seek to become certified law enforcement officers for a challenging career as a Deputy Judicial Marshal. This is a certified law enforcement position in the Office of Judicial Marshals, responsible for providing a safe and secure experience for judges, court staff, court participants, and members of the public. The position is based at Hancock County Courthouse in Ellsworth and offers a full-time work schedule intended to support work-life balance. The Office of Judicial Marshals supports the Judicial Branch’s work to provide a safe, accessible, efficient, and impartial system of dispute resolution. Deputy Judicial Marshals provide courthouse security, assist with court operations, enforce Maine laws within the courthouse, and respond to emergencies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Successful completion of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy Pre-Service Law Enforcement Training program. Applicants who have not completed the program may be sponsored by the Judicial Branch on a case-by-case basis, subject to interview/oral board results.
Ability to interact effectively with judges/justices, court staff, attorneys, and the public in a variety of situations and circumstances.
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 conform to Office of Judicial Marshals rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, including those concerning infectious disease exposure control.
Ability to walk, sit, and/or stand for extended periods; concentrate and use cognitive, intellectual, and mental functions; and address a wide variety of human relations issues.
Ability to remain composed in stressful situations, react quickly and appropriately, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with law enforcement agencies and the public.
Ability to pass a polygraph examination and national fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

Serve as Judicial Marshal for the court and undertake security arrangements for each court day and session as needed; remain strategically stationed, alert, and responsive to security risks during proceedings.
Enforce the laws of the State of Maine within the courthouse, effect arrests when necessary, monitor surveillance equipment, and use x-ray equipment at entry screening areas.
Observe people entering the courtroom, including their movements and activities.
Assist with the orderly flow of paperwork among the judge or justice, clerk’s office, defendants, and other participants, and assist with movement of evidence as requested.
Patrol and maintain a presence in public areas of court facilities as assigned.
Announce the opening, recess, and closing of each court session.
Direct people to building locations and provide authorized information about 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 as directed by the Maine Criminal Justice Academy, CPR/First Aid training, annual firearms qualifications, and other requirements.
Ensure the safety and security of the courthouse 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 coverage with 85%–100% of the employee-only plan paid by the employer.
Health insurance premium credit that decreases employee premiums by 5%.
Dental insurance with the employee-only plan fully paid by the employer.
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Defined Benefit Pension plan contributions.
Voluntary deferred compensation through a 457 retirement savings plan.
Up to $1,000 in tuition reimbursement each year.
Employer-paid life insurance equal to one times annual salary.
Longevity pay after 10 years of employment.