Primary Purpose

The Jury Assistant is a civilian position responsible for the escorting jury to and from courtroom, monitoring, and observing of activities in the St. Johns County Courthouse via monitors/security cameras to include courtroom, inmate behaviors and alarms, and providing courtesy shuttle service to the public when required.

Education and Qualification Requirement

• Minimum: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Valid Florida Driver’s License
• D.A.V.I.D. and FCIC/NCIC Certification, currently certified or able to obtain during probation
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Basic knowledge of general office equipment

Duties

• Monitor alarms, security cameras, and activities in the courtroom
• Observe inmate’s behavior patterns through monitors
• Call for emergency medical assistance
• Escort Jury to and from courtroom
• Notify designated personnel during emergency situations
• Report fires and silence fire alarms
• Report and document sabotage, pilferage, or security violations
• Type reports, correspondence, forms, and other required documents
• File and/or retrieve reports, files, and documentation
• Report riots, fights, disorders, or unusual activity
• Maintain office supplies
• Provide detention center with first appearance paperwork
• Provide Courtesy shuttle, when required
• Handle phone calls from the public, offenders and agency personnel
• Other duties as assigned
• Assist with the duties of the Bailiff deputy assigned to the fingerprint office

Job Controls and Complexities

• Report directly to supervisor
• Adhere to laws/agency policy/rules/ regulations/SOP/ procedures
• Maintain confidentiality/security of files and information obtained in the course of employment
• Process/compile/disseminate record/public record information as directed by approving authority in accordance with lawful requirements
• Maintain continuity and operational efficiency by accurate and timely dissemination of information to Staff and co-workers
• Adhere to leave, overtime and attendance policies/procedures (i.e. arrive promptly, regular attendance at work, notification to supervisor regarding absence from work due to illness or untimely incidents, etc.)
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills

Contacts

• SJSO Employees
• Service Providers
• Inmates/Potential Felons/Convicted Felons
• Other government employees
• General Public
• Attorneys
• Judges

Grade Classification

• Entry to intermediate level work
• Performs independently under general supervision
• Work requires application of general knowledge of business practices in various situations
• Deals with problems or situations that remain stable
• Does not require independent decision making

Physical Environment

• Work is primarily in an office environment
• Work under high stress situations
• Normal business hours apply; however, hours are subject to vary and overtime may be necessary including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Close proximity to noisy equipment such as electrical steel doors, loud speakers, portable radio, and multiple printers/copiers
• Stand for long periods
• Sit for long periods      
• See at normal range or with accommodations
• Hear at normal level or with accommodations
• Speak understandably                          
• Manual dexterity
• Ambulate independently                                              
• Frequently grasp/push/pull/bend/squat/lift/carry items up to 20 lbs or more
• Occasionally reach above head/kneel/walk/climb/stoop/stand/lift items up to 20 lbs or more

Important Information

Regular attendance is critical to the success of this position and is required of all Agency personnel.

The list of tasks, policies and proficiencies for this position, as well as any statements contained within this page are considered essential.  All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, other employees, or the public.  This job description in no way states or implies the listed duties are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her supervisor.

See SJSO Policy for additional information on agency expectations

Effective:        11/12/2020      

History:          New Job Description classification