The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
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We are looking for a Court officer to join us at Airdrie Sheriff Court on a full time permanent basis.
The main role of the Court Officers is to prepare their court, escort the Sheriff to/from court and attend to the Sheriff’s requirements in court. Court Officers assist in ensuring their court is conducted in an orderly manner, working closely with the Clerk, Police Officer and GEOAmey to ensure the decorum and efficiency of the court is maintained. They are responsible for productions in court and they also collect witnesses from the witness rooms and bring them into court. They have a great involvement in the use of Court Information Technology during proceedings and liaise with other Court users of the court you would be based in.
Please see the job information pack attached for more information about this role and the essential criteria for the post.
Applications will close at 11:59pm on Wednesday 27 November.
You will be notified if you have been selected to progress to the Assessment stage by Friday 29 November. The closing date for the assessment stage is Tuesday 3 December.
Interviews are expected to be held on Wednesday 17 December at Airdrie Sheriff Court.
