Tipstaff - Trial (Court Administration) - Reading, United States - Berks County

Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Tipstaff - Trial positions are per diem and can support the Court in a variety of functions including assisting with jurors, typing and clerical duties, making copies and other related work as assigned. There is generally no set work schedule, as the need is dependent on trial dates.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions

• Electronically checks-in jurors reporting for service, validates parking tickets and prepares paperwork for jury selection.
• Escorts jurors from the jury room to the various courtrooms for jury selection.
• Sits with and escorts jurors during trials and deliberations and ensures stock of necessary supplies in the deliberation rooms.
• Delivers interoffice mail, documents, files, and boxes of copy paper.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School graduation or possession of a G.E.D. Certificate from a recognized issuing agency.
• A minimum of one (1) year experience in office practices, including working with varied computer applications.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Basic elements of English language usage and spelling.
• Ability to perform routine clerical work and use various office machines including copiers, facsimile machines, shredders, multi-line telephones and computers.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and the public in the performance of work-related duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to handle stress.
• Physical presence in the Facility is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• May sometimes be sitting for extended periods of time.
• Possible eye strain from long periods of reading or using a computer.
• Occasional heavy lifting (cases of paper, boxes of supplies, etc.)

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Predominantly office and courtroom settings.
• Appropriate business attire required.
• Job duties included contact with the public.
• This is a part-time per diem position.

This position description serves as a guideline for communicating the essential functions and other information about the position to the applicant/employee. It is not intended to create a binding employment contract nor cover every detail of the position and may be changed where appropriate.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The County of Berks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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Mission Statement:

It is the mission of Berks County government and all County employees to administer and deliver services to the citizens of the County in the most effective, efficient and professional manner possible within the constraints of the financial resources available.