Bailiff - Tribal Court - Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe : Job Details

Open to the PublicPosting: 12/20/24- OUFFull Time 1st Shift Monday-Friday Wage: $17.10 an hour non-exempt Eligible Employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness as a non-profit.SCIT recognizes that work-life balance is essential in day to day operations. Our Flexible Schedule and Telework options for employees make it possible to balance the needs of your family while still being on track at work. Flexible Schedule and Telework options are based on the departments need. The Tribe is a community based organization and we understand your family life is important, it's important to us too. Here are some of the benefits our team members get working for the Tribe:16 Paid Holidays off include: New Year's Day, M.L. King Jr. Day, President's Day, Easter Monday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, SCIT National Holiday, Labor Day, Michigan Indian Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve. We never miss those special moments with our children, family & friends due to working.Our paid time off accruals for annual and sick leave are as followed: 0-3 years of service = 2 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked; 3-9 years of service = 3 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked; 10 years or more of service = 4 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked. Plus you get 16 hours of personal time per calendar year (prorated based on your start date, resets every Jan.1). We also have Bereavement, Longevity, Fitness, and maternity/paternity leave. Full Time employees get Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance. Flex Spending accounts, Teladoc, life insurance, accidental death, Long Term Disability, Aflac, and 401K which SCIT matches up to 4%.Prescription plan with free fills on most generic brands when using our Cardinal Pharmacy.Position Summary:Under the supervision of the Chief Judge, ensure safety in the courthouse.All Tribal Court staff must adhere to mandated reporting laws.This is a partially grant funded position.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct security searches of court users and temporarily seize contraband.
• Provide a supportive environment for court users.
• Develop rapport and a professional relationship, while maintaining appropriate ethical boundaries with court users.
• Maintain safety and peaceful decorum of the courthouse.
• Ensure personal safety of judges/magistrate and court personnel.
• Ensure the confidentiality of closed proceedings by removing all unauthorized persons from the courthouse.
• Assist the judge/magistrate and clerks as needed in court proceedings including retrieving and sequestering juror and witnesses, safeguarding evidence, distributing papers and evidence in the courtroom.
• Conduct full view drug screens and PBT of probationers and HTW/JHTW participants.
• Subdue individuals using necessary force when appropriate, including deadly force, when necessary to maintain safety and security in the courthouse.
• Learn emergency policies and procedures and participate and document required safety drills.
• Mediate disputes.
• Prepare professionally written documents and present testimony in court.
• Utilize two-way radio to hear and respond to radio communications, voice instructions and/or commands under a variety of working situations.
• Adhere to client confidentiality and comply with Tribal Court/HTW policies and federal regulations under the Privacy rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Provide excellent customer service for all internal and external customers of the operations at all times. Provide solutions for customer concerns and continually focus on customer service as our top priority.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality and present a positive, professional demeanor and image at all times.
• The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.

Contacts/Purpose of Contacts:

• Contacts are with staff, youth, adults, families, the public, social services, legal systems and other agencies. Must be able to handle difficult situations with patience, kindness, and respect.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Must be familiar with native community and have knowledge of contemporary and traditional native lifestyles.
• Must not have criminal history that would prevent applicant from acquiring any certification or qualification required.
• Must be able to pass drug screening.
• Must be able to pass background check to meet the employment eligibility requirements as they pertain to the position.
• Must be able to effectively communicate and have good computer skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior security, criminal justice, or court related experience.

License, Certification, or Special Requirements:

• Ability to obtain annual HIPAA training and certification.
• Ability to obtain LEIN training and certification within six months.
• Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certification within six months.
• Valid Michigan license to carry a concealed pistol, Taser and Oleoresin Capsicum spray.
• Ability to obtain blood borne pathogen certification within six months.
• Native American preference shall apply to all positions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Knowledge of business English, proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and basic arithmetic.
• Knowledge of courtroom practices and procedures.
• Skill in physically subduing individuals in the courtroom or during transport.
• Skill in operating business computers and office machines, including in a Windows environment, specifically Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with co-workers at all levels.
• Ability to represent organization in a professional manner, building respect and confidence in the community.
• Ability to deal effectively with people in potential dangerous situations, and/or stressful situations and under pressure.
• Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
• Skill in preparing clear, concise, accurate, and complete written reports.
• Skill in maintaining composure under stressful or dangerous conditions.
• Skill in the safe and effective operation and maintenance of baton, Oleoresin Capsicum spray, Taser and pistol.
• Ability to exercise judgment and make decisions as to appropriate action under pressure in accordance with rules, regulations and policies.
• Ability to work cooperatively, courteously, but firmly with all segments of the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with co-workers at all levels.
• Ability to observe and monitor people's behavior to determine compliance with court policy and procedure regarding safety.
• Ability to comprehend and make references from written material and learn job-related material through observation, structured lecture and oral instruction. This learning takes place in an on-the-job training or classroom setting.
• Ability to listen, communicate and work effectively with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to deal effectively with co-workers, tribal leaders and the public in routine and emergency situation.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with tribal community and the general public.
• Ability to testify in court.
• Ability to maintain proficiency with a handgun, Taser and Oleoresin Capsicum spray.
• Ability to remain calm and handle emergency situations.
• Ability to perform duties under stress, maintain composure and professionalism under stressful conditions and in the face of provocation.
• Knowledge of general social problems and cultural diversity of citizenry.
• Knowledge of modern policing methods, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of first aid principles and practices.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of radio dispatch and communication.
• Ability to represent organization in a professional manner, building respect and confidence in the community.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in verbal or written format.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent use of hands, wrists, fingers associated with computer equipment.
• Required to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to subdue hostile individuals; good reflexes of the arms and hands in order to draw and shoot firearms quickly and accurately.
• Occasionally walk, stoop, kneel, climb, or crouch.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequent talking and hearing.
• Ability to concentrate on and complete tasks in the presence of distractions.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Strength is required to effectively subdue and/or remove persons in difficult or emergency situations.

Work Environment:

• Normal office and court environment.
• Employee may be exposed to hazardous, uncontrollable and life threatening situations and infectious disease.
• Use and maintain proficiency with a variety of tools, including handguns, batons, and Oleoresin Capsicum spray and Taser.
• Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.
• Travel may be required.