Deputy Marshal - Somerset County

Maine Judicial Branch•Skowhegan, ME

5d•$26 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Maine Judicial Branch is seeking certified law enforcement officers and highly qualified individuals with at least Phase 1 pre-service training who are interested in becoming certified law enforcement officers for a full-time career as a Deputy Judicial Marshal. The Office of Judicial Marshals provides a safe, accessible, efficient, and impartial system of dispute resolution. This certified law enforcement position protects judges, court staff, court participants, and members of the public at the Skowhegan Courthouse in Somerset County.

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.
Ability to interact effectively with judges and 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 the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the Office of Judicial Marshals, including infectious disease exposure control procedures.
Ability to walk, sit, and/or stand for extended periods; concentrate and apply cognitive, intellectual, and mental functions; and handle 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 court proceedings.
Enforce Maine laws within the courthouse and effect arrests when necessary.
Monitor surveillance equipment and use x-ray equipment at entry screening areas.
Observe people entering the courtroom, their movements, and their activities.
Assist with the orderly flow of paperwork between the judge or justice, clerk’s office, defendants, and other participants.
Assist with the 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 required 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 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 reducing employee premiums by 5%.
Dental insurance with the employee-only plan fully employer-paid.
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Defined Benefit Pension plan contributions.
Voluntary deferred compensation through a 457 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.