Typical Tasks
Provide assistance to the public, such as directions to court offices.
Enforce courtroom rules of behavior and warn persons not to smoke or disturb court procedure.
Maintain order in courtroom during trial and guard jury from outside contact.
Announce entrance of judge.
Provide security by patrolling interior and exterior of courthouse and escorting judges and other court employees.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Enterprising
Business based Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Integrity
Self-Control
Dependability
Stress Tolerance
Cooperation
Concern for Others
What key skills are needed for this job?
Social Perceptiveness
Speaking
Monitoring
Judgment and Decision Making
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Expected Knowledge
Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Common Activities
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
