BAILIFF - SUPERIOR COURT (ON CALL)

Job Description:

BAILIFF - SUPERIOR COURT (ON CALL)

Description

OVERVIEW

Kitsap County Superior Court is seeking dependable and service-oriented Bailiff's to play a vital role in the administration of justice during jury trials. This on-call opportunity places you at the heart of courtroom operations, where your professionalism, organization, and calm presence directly support fair and efficient trial proceedings.

In this role, you will help ensure the orderly movement, care, and coordination of jury pools while maintaining courtroom decorum and confidentiality. Bailiffs interact daily with judges, attorneys, defendants, corrections staff, and members of the public, making this a highly visible and impactful position within the Criminal Justice system.

This temporary, on-call position is ideal for individuals seeking meaningful public service experience, exposure to courtroom processes, and the opportunity to contribute to the integrity of Kitsap County’s judicial system. If you are motivated by civic duty, thrive in structured environments, and enjoy working with diverse groups of people, this role offers a unique way to support your community while building valuable professional experience.

As a Bailiff, you will:

• Ensure courtroom order and decorum by assisting judges and maintaining secure, organized court and jury facilities.
• Coordinate and manage the movement and custody of trial juries, including escorting jurors to and from courtrooms and jury deliberation rooms.
• Support jury operations by assisting with jury impaneling, transmitting court instructions and exhibits, and remaining available during deliberations until verdicts are reached.
• Deliver jury orientation presentations to panels ranging from 35 to 100 potential jurors, clearly communicating court rules, expectations, and procedures.
• Facilitate juror services during trials, including making phone calls on jurors’ behalf and responding to logistical needs.
• Oversee jury and courtroom amenities by preparing refreshments, maintaining water and counsel table supplies, and coordinating jury lunches.
• Coordinate courthouse jail transports by working closely with corrections and jail personnel.
• Uphold strict confidentiality standards while working in a highly sensitive legal environment.

What You Bring:

• Professional Experience: Two years of experience working with the public in a customer service, office, legal, or court environment, demonstrating professionalism and sound judgment.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Ability to speak clearly and confidently in front of large groups. Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with jurors, judges, attorneys, defendants, corrections staff, and the public.
• Operational & Organizational Skills: Proven ability to follow detailed procedures, manage multiple responsibilities, and remain composed in a structured, high-accountability environment.
• Confidentiality & Integrity: Demonstrated discretion and ability to maintain strict confidentiality within a court of record.
• Additional Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous service as a trial juror within the past seven (7) years.
  • Six (6) months of experience in public hospitality or customer-facing service roles.
  • Six (6) months of experience working in courts or with courtroom processes.
  • Prior experience in public speaking or delivering presentations.

OTHER POSITION RELATED INFORMATION

• Who May Apply: This position is open to the general public. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.
• This position is classified as eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Covered by the Kitsap County Extra Help Policy
• Classified as "at will". Incumbents continued employment is at the discretion of the District Court Administrator.
• Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.
• This recruitment is being used to fill an existing open position and may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months.
• Work hours for this position will vary, but incumbent must be prepared to work the entirety of assigned trials, which could last several days or weeks.
• Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the application materials submitted. Per RCW 42.56.250, all applications for public employment, including the names of applicants, resumes, and other related materials submitted with respect to an applicant are exempt from public inspection.
• This position will be posted continuously until filled.
• Prior to employment, the successful candidate must:
  
  • Pass all job-related examinations/tests necessary to demonstrate required knowledge, skills and abilities, as determined by the hiring authority at time of job posting.
  • Authorize and complete a criminal background check. Information received is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration.

No benefits are offered with this position exceptthose required by the state or federal law.

Salary:

$17.13 - $21.91 Hourly