Deputy Marshal (#482)

Maine Judicial Branch•Portland, ME

6d•$26 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Maine Judicial Branch is hiring a certified law enforcement officer for the Office of Judicial Marshals. Applicants who have completed at least Phase 1 pre-service training and seek to become certified law enforcement officers may also be considered. The position provides security for judges, court staff, court participants, and the public, and supports the safe and orderly operation of court proceedings. The role is based at the Cumberland County Courthouse in Portland and offers a full-time schedule with no holiday, overnight, or weekend shifts. The starting pay is $25.72–$27.03 per hour. The Grade 12 pay range is $25.72–$34.88 per hour, with a geographical cost-of-living stipend. The position remains open until filled; applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and online application.

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 it may be sponsored by the Judicial Branch on a case-by-case basis, subject to interview or oral-board results.
Ability to interact effectively with judges or justices, court staff, attorneys, and the public in varied situations.
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 comply with Office of Judicial Marshals rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, including infectious-disease exposure-control policies.
Ability to walk, sit, and/or stand for extended periods; concentrate and apply cognitive, intellectual, and mental functions; and handle a wide range of human-relations issues.
Ability to remain composed under stress, 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 arrange security for court days and sessions; remain alert and responsive to security risks during proceedings.
Enforce Maine law within the courthouse, make arrests when necessary, monitor surveillance equipment, and operate x-ray equipment at entry screening areas.
Observe people entering courtrooms, including their movements and activities.
Assist with the orderly flow of paperwork among the judge or justice, clerk’s office, defendants, and other participants; move evidence as requested.
Patrol and maintain a presence in public areas of court facilities as assigned.
Announce the opening, recess, and closing of court sessions.
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, 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 annually.
Paid uniforms and an annual clothing/equipment stipend.
Four weeks of paid parental leave.
Gym membership reimbursement program.
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
Health insurance 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.
No shifts during holidays, overnights, or weekends.