Bailiff

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Bailiff

Salary

$58,884.80 - $75,046.40 Annually

Location

Eugene, OR

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

03092

Department

Police Department

Division

Police Operations Support

Opening Date

12/29/2021

Closing Date

1/18/2022 5:15 PM Pacific

General Statement of Duties

Controls and supervises inmates during Eugene Municipal Court in -custody court proceedings to ensure proper security and control of inmates in a secure jail environment or
an unsecured courtroom. Assists inmates with completing Municipal Court paperwork, including applications for court-appointed attorney and release agreements. Fingerprints and photographs and does general intake of subjects after court appearances to ensure agency compliance with State and Federal criminal identification laws. Coordinates and conducts the transfer and transport of prisoners. Operates video arraignment equipment.

Application Deadline: 
Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 5:00 pm PST/PDT 
ONLINE APPLICATIONS ONLY  

Salary Range: $53,310.40 - $67,953.60 annually $25.63-$32.67  hourly 
Work Schedule: 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday 0730-1530, or adjusted as needed for court.
Department / Division: Police Department (EPD) / Patrol Division

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED 
Work assignments require the exercise of judgment or choice among possible actions, sometimes without clear precedents and with concern for the consequences of the action. The employee may or may not work in proximity to his/her supervisor.

This position does not supervise other staff.

Calling Eugene Home  
Eugene is located at the southern end of the agriculturally rich Willamette Valley. From here, it is a short jaunt east to the Cascade Mountains, west to the stunning Pacific Ocean coastline, or north to Portland.  We're a small city with unlimited things to do: Downtown Eugene is revitalizing; the Oregon Bach Festival and Eugene Symphony call the Hult Center for the Performing Arts home; you can float the Willamette River and hook a salmon after work in the shadow of downtown; a booming food and beverage economy, including topnotch local craft breweries and wineries in the surrounding countryside, is the foundation of a local restaurant scene; the University of Oregon brings arts, culture, and educational opportunities, as well as championship athletics (Go Ducks!); a nationally-recognized transit system helps you move around the city; and our Gold rating as a Walk- and Bicycle-Friendly Community ensures that safe travel options abound! Known as Track Town USA, the community annually plays host to numerous track and field events at historic Hayward Field, including the IAAF World Championships in 2022! The impact of track and field can be seen beyond the track, with abundant trails coursing through the south hills, along the Willamette River, and through hundreds of acres of city parks. To learn more about Eugene, visit Eugene Cascades and Coast.  
  

The Organization  

The City of Eugene has a Council-Manager form of government. In this form of government, the city council develops legislation and policies to direct the City. The city manager, hired by the city council, provides administrative direction to the organization, oversees City of Eugene personnel and operations, and carries out the city council's direction. The City of Eugene has over 1,500 employees and a $840 million total budget. The City of Eugene is a service-oriented and welcoming organization that provides services through six departments: Central Services, Fire and Emergency Medical Services, Police, Public Works, Planning and Development, and Library, Recreation and Cultural Services. The State of the City video shows how the city is meeting new challenges, learning from one another, building connections, and celebrating our city. The City of Eugene encourages our employees to bring their true selves to work with the knowledge that they are valued and protected.  We embrace all of the identities and cultural legacies that our employees represent and strive to be an inclusionary and safe place to work.  At the City, we learn and grow best as a team of individuals unafraid to use their unique voices to propel us to meet our goals as we serve our community today and into the future.  


As an organization we are focusing on six Core Competencies for employees:  

Trust & confidence – Making our intent and actions be transparent and honest while fostering healthy, inclusive relationships, actively listening and maintaining open communications, delivering on our promises, investing in other’s success, and engaging each other and the community  

Creative work environment – Exploring meaningful new ideas and relationships to foster innovation and encourage collaboration and creativity. Challenging the standard method of doing business in a positive environment.  

Now & later perspective – Looking beyond day to day challenges to better anticipate the future and adjust to change.   

Respectful & inclusive work environment – Seeking out a wide range of voices and making each other feel respected and included.  

Self-awareness & emotional intelligence – Learning to recognize and understand our own emotions and the emotions of others and recognizing our individual strengths and weakness to raise self-awareness so we can perform better.  

Wellbeing - We take care of ourselves and each other.   



Examples of Duties Performed - Duties may include but are not limited to the following

  • Facilitate in-custody Eugene Municipal Court proceedings (e.g., arraignments) at the Lane County Jail.
  • Punctually respond to the Lane County Jail as scheduled. Gather inmates from booking area and escort them to the jail courtroom.
  • Read and understand court documents to determine which inmates will need to complete applications for court-appointed attorney.
  • Assist inmates with completing applications so the judge may make a determination as to the inmate's qualification to receive court-funded legal representation.
  • Utilize audio-visual equipment to allow inmates to view an Advice of Rights video prior to court.
  • Supervise inmates in courtrooms.
  • Utilize verbal communications and / or lawful physical force to maintain control of the courtroom, and/or with inmates being transported.
  • Maintain custody, control and supervision of adult inmates convicted of or arrested for a criminal offense and confined in the Lane County Jail.
  • Conducts general intake of inmates including fingerprints, photographs, and frisking.
  • Supervise all inmates in an unbiased manner regardless of offense.
  • Monitor inmate activity and movement to ensure security and safety.
  • Maintain awareness and effectively address behavioral and security risks.
  • Intervene in and control acts of negative behavior and violence.
  • Provide inmate restroom breaks as needed.
  • Facilitate inmate conferences with attorneys and social workers.
Communicate effectively with jail personnel, court personnel, attorneys, and social service workers.

Operate fingerprinting and photography equipment to collect fingerprints and photographs of defendants following court appearances..

Coordinate and conduct transfer and transport of prisoners between the court and correctional facilities.

Ensure court security by escorting and remaining with defendants in the courtroom. Take persons into custody when ordered by a judge and arrest persons on outstanding warrants. Operate video arraignment equipment as necessary.

Serves as contact person to citizen inquiries and provides information on public safety regulations, policies and procedures as appropriate.

Refers people to appropriate criminal justice and/or social service agency; frequently deals with irate or difficult citizens.

Safely operate a City-owned vehicle in moderate to heavy traffic.

Actively supports and respects diversity in the workplace.

Attends required training classes.

Performs other duties as required.

To view detailed information on the duties, knowledge, and abilities that may be expected for this position, please see the classification:  Bailiff  



Qualifications

Knowledge of:

  • Prisoner transport, safety, security, laws, rules and regulations related to jail and municipal court operation.
  • Courtroom procedures, including arraignments, Trial Status Readiness conferences, and conferences with attorneys and other judicial / social service workers.
  • Basic forms and other information utilized during in-custody and out of custody court proceedings.
  • Eugene Police Department policies, including but not limited to report-writing, radio procedures, and use-of-force.
  • Online computerized resource systems, or the ability to learn in a reasonable amount of time.
  • Various state and local criminal, and civil laws, codes, and ordinances, and their application.
  • Basic arithmetic and mathematics principles as well as proper English grammar, spelling and usage. 
  • Operation of firearms and other corrections equipment Safety and health hazards
    Use of defensive tactics
  • Report writing techniques, crime coding system.
  • Principles of First Aid.
Skills:
  • Ability to understand and follow policies of the Eugene Police Department, Lane County Jail, and Eugene Municipal Court and to make decisions in accordance with established guidelines.
  • Ability to use effective verbal, telephone, radio, and written communication skills to prepare clear and concise reports and to present findings in an objective and professional manner.
  • Ability to form and maintain positive, professional working relationships with court staff, jail staff, members of the Eugene Police Department, attorneys, and other personnel.
  • Ability to use initiative and good judgment in completing tasks and responsibilities.
  • Ability to remain calm and controlled in varied situations, including dealing with people who are uncooperative, hostile, and / or exhibiting reduced mental capacity; effectively enforce non-violent code requirements.
  • Ability to learn skills in appropriate use of defensive tactics techniques including OC spray, handcuffing, and physical control holds to defend against physical attacks and maintain control of physically uncooperative subjects.
  • To respond quickly and calmly in potential emergency situations, being aware of limits of authority.
  • To perform basic clerical duties such as composing and typing correspondence and inspection/survey reports, filing alphabetically and numerically.
  • Have and maintain a driving record which meets City of Eugene safety standards.
  • Operate, use and maintain a variety of police/corrections tools in a safe and effective manner, such as police radios, various types of weapons and defensive tools, handcuffs, hobbles, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, and other specialized equipment. Check equipment and tools for condition and performance.
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
    Ability to effectively monitor a group of up to 30 or more unrestrained inmates in an in- custody courtroom setting.
  • Ability to explain court procedures to inmates, including those who are in custody for the first time.
  • Ability to train assisting personnel as needed.
  • Ability to learn and apply principles of municipal jail operations.
  • Ability to qualify for access to computerized city and criminal justice files.

 We are seeking a broad, diverse candidate pool and would encourage all interested candidates to submit their application and be sure to include all related/transferable experience. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes with relevant transferable or related skills from a variety of sources and experiences.

Minimum Requirements:  Other combinations of experience and education which meet the minimum qualifications will be considered. 

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience: Some experience in a related field, Police Academy or Military Police.


Licenses & Certificates:

Oregon Driver’s License (ODL) 

Valid Oregon driver’s license, or ability to obtain by date of hire; must pass driving records check and, if hired, maintain a driving record that meets the City’s standard. Oregon law requires that an out-of-state license holder must obtain a valid Oregon license (with appropriate endorsements) within 30 days of becoming domiciled in the state (ORS 803.355). 



Successful completion of DPSST Corrections certification within 18 months of date of hire.

Successful completion of EPD's basic firearms training within 30 days of hire.

Background 
MUST PASS A POLICE BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION 
Please view this list of documents that will be requested as part of the background investigation. Must meet minimum DPSST qualifications


Other Job Requirements:
21 years of age or older

This position will be armed with a firearm

The successful candidate will need to meet Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) Corrections Officer certification standards and be Certified as a Corrections Officer within 18 months of appointment. (i.e. No Felony convictions)

Must meet minimum physical and psychological requirements as determined by DPSST and/or advising physician and psychologist.





Supplemental Information

Selection Process: 

Dates at-a-glance:

  • Written test and ORPAT*: Saturday, January 22, 2022 
The City reserves a right to select candidates from a standby list for available testing sessions.

*Currently, we are not able to accept prior results, National Testing Network results, or results from other agencies.

  • Interview: January 23-26, 2022 (Sunday-Wednesday). Out of state applicants will be given preference for interviews on Sunday, January 23rd, 2022.
  • Full Background completed by March 10, 2022.
  • Chief Interview: March 14th, 2022. 
  • Psychological Evaluation and Medical Exam: March 15-24, 2022.
  • Projected Date of Hire: April 25, 2022.
Applicants are screened based upon their relevant knowledge, abilities, skills, experience, and training. The selection process varies according to the position and can include such things as screening of supplemental questionnaires, written or skill tests, ability or fitness tests, interviews, and assessment processes. In addition, background investigations and records checks may be required. Applicants selected to continue in the process will be notified within two-three weeks after the posting deadline.  

DRUG SCREEN, HEARING TEST and VISUAL ACUITY TEST- as required by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST).To view the standards set by DPSST for certification, please visit DPSST's website and view Oregon Administrative Rule 259-008- 0011. 

 

Current information about the status of a job posting is available by going to www.eugene-or.gov/jobs and selecting "Job Posting Status". 

 

The City of Eugene complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any applicant with a qualified disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act may request accommodation by contacting an employment coordinator at (541) 682-5061. 

 

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the City of Eugene will request all eligible candidates who accept employment with the City to provide documentation to prove they are eligible for employment in the United States.

 

The City of Eugene is committed to a Respectful Work Environment, we value the cultural, educational, and life experiences of each employee. We believe that a diverse workforce enables us to deliver culturally responsive services to all members of our community. As part of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion we desire to welcome, respect, and create a sense of belonging for a wide range of identities and experiences in our workforce.  Women, people with disabilities, and persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply.   

 


If a job posting indicates this position is temporary (not limited duration) then the employee serves at will. Temporary employees do not receive benefits through the City of Eugene unless required by City, State or Federal code/statute.
 
Representation
Employees in this classification are represented by the Eugene Police Employees' Association (EPEA), and their salaries may be subject to a monthly payroll deduction after 31 days of employment.

Salary and Benefits
The normal starting salary is the first step shown on the posting. Other placement in the salary range may be considered depending on qualifications and experience. Periodic advancement through the salary range is dependent upon merit. The City provides a full range of benefits, including holidays, vacation, sick leave, retirement benefit, and life insurance. Health, dental, and vision benefits are available.

To view a summary of benefits, benefit premium rates, and/or the EPEA contract click the respective link.  Click here to view information about Total Worker Health.

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The supplemental questionnaire is scored and will be used to determine if you will proceed to the next phase of the selection process. Provide detailed answers to each question. Please do not reference your résumé or application in your responses. I understand.
  • yes
  • no
02
Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
  • yes
  • no
03
Are you a certified Police or Corrections Officer?
  • yes
  • no
04
If you answered YES to the previous question, please provide the following information regarding your certification: State: Certification Number: Level of Certification:
05
The minimum requirements for this position are a High school diploma or equivalent and some experience in related field, Corrections, Police Academy or, Military Police. Do you meet the minimum requirements?
  • yes
  • no
06
The job duties for this position require a background check. As an adult, have you ever been convicted for an offense other than a minor traffic violation?
  • yes
  • no
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If you answered "yes" to the previous question, you must complete this question. If you answered "no" to the previous question, please indicate "n/a". List the date(s) of the conviction(s), the location(s) the offense(s) occurred, and describe the nature of the offense(s). PLEASE NOTE: A previous conviction does not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration for employment with the City of Eugene. Depending on a variety of factors (for example, the nature of the position, the nature of the conviction, age of the candidate when the illegal activity occurred), a candidate with a conviction may still be eligible for employment with the City of Eugene. This information is only considered at the appropriate time in the hiring process and candidates will be given the opportunity to discuss this information as appropriate
08
Are you conversant in Spanish?
  • yes
  • no
09
If YES, please indicate your level of fluency in speaking, reading, and writing.
10
Are you conversant in either American Sign Language (ASL) or British Sign Language (BSL)?
  • yes
  • no
11
Describe any experience you have in criminal justice or a related field. (750 word max)
12
Describe any experience you have working with the public, including experience with diverse cultures or customers. (750 word max)

Required Question

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