Deputy Marshal (#200025293)

Judicial Department•Lincoln, ME

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Maine Judicial Branch is seeking certified law enforcement officers and qualified individuals with at least Phase 1 pre-service training who want to become certified law enforcement officers for a full-time Deputy Judicial Marshal position serving Penobscot County at Lincoln District Court. The Office of Judicial Marshals provides security within the court system and supports a safe, accessible, efficient, and impartial system of dispute resolution. The role provides a safe and secure experience for judges, court staff, court participants, and the public, while offering a schedule intended to support work-life balance. The position is open until filled.

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, subject to interview/oral board results.
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 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 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 court days and sessions as needed.
Remain strategically stationed, alert, and responsive to security risks during court proceedings.
Enforce Maine law within the courthouse, make arrests when necessary, monitor surveillance equipment, and use x-ray equipment at entry screening areas.
Observe people entering the courtroom, including their movement and activities.
Assist with the orderly flow of paperwork among 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 assigned public areas of court facilities.
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 the safety and security of each courthouse 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.
No holiday, overnight, or weekend shifts.
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 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 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.