JM Trainee
State of Connecticut Judicial Branch
Statewide
The State of Connecticut Judicial Branch is seeking a [Job Title] to [Insert Body of ad language provided by field]
Salary Range: [$Insert - $Insert/year] – plus State of Connecticut benefits. New employees begin at the minimum. The starting salary for existing state employees may be higher than the minimum, in accordance with existing Judicial Branch policy.
The State of Connecticut Judicial Branch offers its employees a top notch array of health and retirement benefits including but not limited to: paid holidays, vacation, sick and personal leave, group life insurance, 457 Deferred Compensation, voluntary flexible spending account programs, discounted auto and home insurance policies and long and short term disability.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
General Experience: Graduation from high school (or GED certification) and any experience or training which would provide the skills and abilities indicated above.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
1) Candidates must have reached their 21st birthday.
2) Candidates are required to obtain and maintain a Connecticut Commercial Drivers’ License with appropriate endorsements (or whatever other license may be required to drive the prisoner transport vehicles operated by the Judicial Branch) during employment in the class.
3) In accordance with Judicial Branch policy, incumbents are forbidden to have firearms while engaged in the performance of Judicial Branch duties.
CHARACTER REQUIREMENT: In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate will be made before candidates are certified for permanent appointment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: Candidates must possess general good health; be free from any disease or injury which would impair health or usefulness and retain sufficient physical strength, stamina, agility, visual and auditory acuity to perform the duties of the class. Applicants will be required to pass a physical examination.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Incumbents may be some risk of injury in performing the duties of the class.
Applications must be received by September 19, 2022. Applications must be submitted through the on-line application site at: www.jud.ct.gov/hronline/. Resumes or paper applications will not be accepted.
Careers at the Branch play an essential role for the public and society. Our meaningful, challenging, and interesting positions have a long-lasting effect that serves to advance justice and ultimately provides for the greater good of all.
Please reference posting number [Insert Job Posting number – taken from HR Online]
AA/EOE
DIVISION:
Superior Court
CLASS DEFINITION:
This class is accountable for receiving training in providing the full range of
security and other court-related services performed by Judicial Marshals, as
assigned in accordance with established Judicial policies and procedures.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the general supervision of a Lead Judicial Marshal or other employee
of higher grade.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Receives training in all of the
areas outlined in the job description for Judicial Marshal; maintains safety and
security of staff and visitors as assigned; may patrol interior and exterior of
buildings; monitors all movement through assigned areas and checks all incoming
persons for proper identification as required; inspects packages and mail for
contraband; secures property taken into custody and maintains for return to
original owner; may perform physical searches of persons as needed; conducts
periodic searches of all non-secured or public areas; secures access points to
assigned areas; checks area for fire safety and emergency evacuation procedures;
may quell disturbances and physically restrain persons; may assist in the
control and transportation of prisoners in custody; may enforce parking regulations; may
keep records and prepare reports; may calibrate metal detectors as needed; may
transport files and documents requested by court staff; assists jurors and
members of the public by guiding them to proper locations, providing directions
and information as requested; performs related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:
Interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; basic computer
skills; ability to think and act quickly in an emergency with judgment and
discretion.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
General Experience: Graduation from high school (or GED certification) and any
experience or training which would provide the skills and abilities indicated
above.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1) Candidates must have reached
their 21st birthday.
2) Candidates are required to obtain and maintain a Connecticut Commercial
Drivers’ License with appropriate
endorsements (or whatever other license may be required to drive the prisoner
transport vehicles operated by the Judicial Branch) during employment in the
class.
3) In accordance with Judicial
Branch policy, incumbents are forbidden to have firearms while engaged in the
performance of Judicial Branch duties.
CHARACTER REQUIREMENT: In addition to the checking of
references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background
investigation of each candidate will be made before candidates are certified for
permanent appointment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: Candidates must possess general good
health; be free from any disease or injury which would impair health or
usefulness and retain sufficient physical strength, stamina, agility, visual and
auditory acuity to perform the duties of the class. Applicants will be required to pass a
physical examination.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Incumbents may be some risk of injury
in performing the duties of the class.