Tribal Court Bailiff

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WHO ARE WE: The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is a federally recognized Indian Tribe located in Palm Springs, California, with 32,000 acres of reservation lands that spread across Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, and into the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto mountains. The Tribe currently owns and operates two 18-hole championship golf courses, 3 casinos located in Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, and downtown Palm Springs, two world class spas, and a fuel station. For more information about the Tribe, visit www.aguacaliente-nsn.gov.

Job Description Summary

The Tribal Court Bailiff is responsible for maintaining order in the courtroom during a trial or hearing, provides security for all parties, including judges, plaintiffs, defendants, and juries, imposes all courtroom policies, keeps disturbances to a minimum, assist in providing security, executes the judge's orders, and serves legal documents to individuals involved in a court case, including summonses, complaints, subpoenas, and other legal notifications to appear in court. A tribal court bailiff must be highly organizational and observational to trace unusual activities, and adhering to courthouse internal regulations and policies.

Essential Duties and Information (other duties may be assigned)

• Conducts a search of the courtroom prior to and after court proceedings for weapons and contraband.
• Assures all parties involved in the proceedings are present.
• Announces the entrance and exit of the judge and instructs those present in the courtroom to rise and be seated at appropriate times.
• Administers oath to witnesses prior to taking the stand.
• Maintains order in the courtroom at all times during the sessions of the court.
• Protects and supervises the entry and exit arears in the courtroom.
• Escorts jurors to and from the courtroom, and maintains the jury deliberation room in an orderly manner.
• Handles evidence and court documents.
• Analyzes situations and adopt effective and reasonable courses of action, anticipate and prevent or control emergency situations and maintain a professional demeanor during stressful situations.
• Serves notices, subpoenas, summons, or other court documents, which includes delivering out into the community when not needed in the courtroom.
• Perform security check of the courtroom at the close of business to ensure that appropriate doors are locked for the day.
• Maintain a standard of punctuality and dependability of attendance and retain myself cleanliness, tidiness, neatness and appropriately attire.
• Uses and operates a variety of tools and specialized office equipment including a personal computer, printer, telephone, fax machine, copy machine, two-way radio, cell phone and related software or programs.
• Follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively both orally and in writing including preparing standard reports.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external personnel and the general public.
• Assists in first aid and CPR issues as needed and emergency evacuation as directed in the Disaster/Emergency Response Procedure’s manual.
• Represents the Tribe with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.
• Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities related to the operation of the Tribal Court as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory

Education and/or Experience

• A High School Diploma or GED; and three (3) years of recent experience or previous employment in law enforcement, corrections, criminal justice, or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work. College Courses in Criminal Justice or related field are preferred, but not required
• Knowledge of court procedures, courtroom decorum, and legal terminology
• Knowledge of radio system signals and codes
• Knowledge of the signs and symptoms of mental/physical impairment
• Ability to communicate effectively with people in a courteous, tactful, and fair manner under all conditions except when a firmer manner is required
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain the confidentiality of court cases and materials
• Ability to read, speak, write and spell using standard American English grammar
• Ability to complete accurate and comprehensive reports promptly to the degree necessary for the effective use of the reports by members of the justice community and the general public
• Ability to comprehend radio transmissions and speak clearly over the two-way radio using proper signals and codes and efficient message construction
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of persons, including supervisors, peers, subordinates, attorneys, and the general public
• Ability to observe and analyze situations quickly and objectively using good judgment, and determine an effective and efficient course of action to be taken with due regard to the task, hazards, situation, and circumstance
• Ability to obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid Certification within six (6) months of hire
• Ability to plan and organize work
• Ability to pass a background check
• Attend all necessary training to maintain current certification and any other court training that are mandated by the judge or court administrator
• Must have a Valid CA driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
• Shall abide by the Code of Ethics for Judicial Employees
• An understanding of current Native American culture and experience working with Native American communities is preferred

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to stand, move and work throughout the office area and properties, including walking up to 1 ½ mile, climbing stairs and standing for extensive periods of time, may include exposure to adverse weather conditions, stressful personal circumstances and other hazardous conditions.

Typically, the individual will be housed in an office environment.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but will escalate when located in the casino environment.  Must be able to grasp, bend, lift and/or carry or otherwise move goods weighing a minimum of 25 lbs. on an intermittent basis, and sufficient dexterity of hand in order to use office equipment including, but not limited to:  a computer keyboard, calculator, general office equipment and multi-line telephone.