Tipstaff I (General) Municipal Court, Criminal Division

Position Summary

This is a full-time in-person position requiring work directly with the Judiciary management criminal justice system representatives attorneys and the public. 
Performs entry-level escort announcement and ceremonial work in a court of law for the purpose of ensuring courtroom decorum compliance to courtroom procedures and the facilitation of the overall functioning of the court during legal activities.
An employee in this class announces the opening of court and performs various duties which facilitate the courtroom proceedings. Work may be performed in a hectic work environment proceeding criminal cases. 

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Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this position.  These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned.
    Prepares the courtroom prior to the commencement of proceedings and at the conclusion in advance of the next days proceedings.
    Opens Court by reciting standard announcements.
    Swears in witnesses and case participants.
    Performs real-time data entry for all calendaring and scheduling in the courts case management computer application.
    Marks and records exhibits.
    Provides for limited security of the courtroom.
    Performs routine clerical functions and prepares daily statistical reports.
    Ensures the integrity of the proceedings and proper decorum is maintained.
    Assures that all parties required for the proper conduct of the trial or status hearing are present.
    Maintains all necessary records as indicated by current courtroom procedures.
    Maintains and operates various computers and equipment in the courtrooms and adjacent court areas as needed.
    Carries out the orders of the Judge.
    Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees members of the judiciary court and departmental administrators and members of the public.
    Apply Municipal Court criminal case flow management principles regarding scheduling of cases in CPCMS.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:
    Answers the telephone or may meet or greet callers.
    Provides general information pertaining to assigned function.
    Replenishes computer printer copier or fax machine paper supplies.
    Performs related work as required.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
    Standard courtroom conditions.
    Direct contact with diverse court clientele.

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Competencies Knowledge Skills and Abilities
    Ability to learn and apply within a reasonable period of time courtroom needs and techniques in civil criminal or Traffic Court proceedings.
    Ability to learn and apply nonjudicial civil criminal and Traffic Court trial procedures rules and regulations relating to court proceedings and operations.
    Ability to communicate effectively and follow written and oral directions.
    Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the members of the judiciary jurors attorneys associates and the general public.

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Work-Life

Working hours are 40 hours per week.  This is a full-time in person position with the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania.

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Qualifications :

This position is Unionized through United Steelworkers 286. 
This position is funded for one year and is subject to elimination at the conclusion of the one year period.
Work to be performed offsite at remote courtroom locations across the City (for example: 3901 Whitaker & 265 E. Lehigh Avenue).  These locations are not all inclusive and other remote courtroom locations may be added as operational needs change.

1.    High school Diploma or equivalent. 
        OR
2.    Equivalent combination of training and experience which provide the characteristics. required to perform the essential functions of the class may substitute for those listed.
3.    Ability to perform the essential functions and work in the environment for the position.
4.    Successful completion of a criminal background investigation.
5.    Must work in person (not remote).

Additional Information :

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Salary: $46 501 

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