Jury Attendant- On-Call

Overview

Recognized as one of the best places to work in Southeast Minnesota for three consecutive years, Olmsted County emphasizes public service excellence and community well-being. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do, driving growth and fulfillment. We offer a career filled with purpose, growth, and development, with benefits and advancement opportunities to help you reach your potential. Join us to be part of a purpose-driven team building a sustainable, healthy, and welcoming community.

Minimum Qualifications Of Education And Experience

Pay rate is $21.00 per hour. High School Diploma, G.E.D., or foreign education equivalent to a US Accredited High School Diploma and one (1) year of experience in a customer focused position. Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of the job. Individuals required to use County vehicles and equipment must have a valid driver s license and be free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years.

Under supervision, acts as a liaison between the judge and jurors during a jury trial and facilitates efficient courtroom proceedings. Distributes and tracks case files and documents, prepares and secures courtrooms and juries, assists victims and witnesses during court proceedings, administers oaths, assists judges and attorneys, and maintains court exhibits. Supports a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace.

• Maintains order in courtroom during trial. Enforces courtroom rules of behavior and warns persons not to disturb court procedure.
• Secures, sequesters, and escorts jurors to the courtroom.
• Acts as a liaison between judge, juries, attorneys, and witnesses.
• Conducts orientation for jurors.
• Prepares the courtroom for jury trials and court proceedings.
• Documents attendance for jurors reporting for duty and keeps jurors together during breaks.
• Prepares jury and courtroom for deliberation.
• Orders meals for deliberating jurors.
• Provides jury escort to areas outside of courtroom to prevent jury contact with public. Keeps jurors together in any evacuation circumstances.
• Checks courtroom for security and cleanliness and assures availability of supplies.
• Stops people from entering courtroom while judge charges jury.
• Reports need for police or medical assistance to sheriff s office.
• Performs related work as assigned.

• Some knowledge of the court system.
• Some knowledge of the criminal justice system.
• Skill in active listening.
• Skill in de-escalation techniques.
• Ability to identify and report problems.
• Ability to recommend solutions for juror difficulties.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.

Persons with disabilities: the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the Physical and Environmental Demands:

Function

24% or Less

25% - 49%

50%-74%

75% or more

Office environment

X

Sitting, standing

X

Walking

X

Talking, hearing

X

Sedentary (exert up to 10 pounds of force)

X

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Additional Considerations

• This is a Rochester, MN based position and is not remote eligible at this time.
• International relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.
• Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
• Olmsted County does not sponsor applicants for this position.

No benefits for positions less than one year duration and less than .50 full-time equivalency (FTE).

Application Questions

• I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education, Work Experience, Certificates and Licenses, and Supplemental Questions sections of my application. This includes a detailed description of all work experience that I feel qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I also understand that I may not submit resumes in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions.