Court Bailiff II (Lautenberg) - Hilo, Hawaii
Salary
$4,221.00 Monthly
Location
Hilo
Job Type
Full-Time Permanent
Job Number
26-100JC
Department
3rd Circuit
Opening Date
06/07/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Position Specific Description
Recruitment Number 26-100JC, Court Bailiff II (Lautenberg), SR-15*, Hilo, Hawaii.
Summary of Duties
Serves as the court officer responsible for providing courtroom services to the judge; keeps order in the courtroom; serves notices of court actions; attends to jurors during deliberations; accepts responsibility for grand and trial jurors; and performs other duties as required.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Education Requirement: Graduation from high school. Excess experience of the type and quality described below or work experience requiring the ability to read and comprehend and apply written directions or a high degree of verbal skill may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
General Experience: Three (3) years of work experience which demonstrated the following abilities: 1) read, comprehend and apply various instructions, procedures, rules and regulations; 2) write and type simple reports; and 3) meet and deal effectively with people.
Specialized Experience: One (1) year of progressively responsible experience as a bailiff in a statewide court system demonstrating the knowledge of court operations.
Substitution Allowed:
Substitution of Education for Experience: Successful study in a Baccalaureate program at an accredited college or university may be substituted for General Experience on a year-for-year basis (completion of 15 semester credit hours for six (6) months of experience) up to a maximum of three (3) years.
Drivers License Requirement: This position requires a current and valid drivers license to operate a motor vehicle.
Qualification for Firearms (Lautenberg): Applicants must be qualified to possess firearm or ammunition in accordance with state and federal laws, e.g., no misdemeanor or felony domestic violence conviction.
Supplemental Information
Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to Recruitment@courts.hawaii.gov, or mailed to the following address: Hawaii State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.
Education: If you are using education as a substitution for experience, you must submit a copy of your transcript(s) or diploma(s) at the time of application. If you are selected for a position, we will request an official transcript (not a copy) at a later date. The official transcript must indicate completion of the training and/or the awarding of the appropriate degree.
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Civil service employees are eligible for a range of benefits, including, but not limited to, the following:
Up to 13 paid holidays each year, and 14 during election years
Up to 21 vacation leave days per year
Up to 21 sick leave days per year
Reasonable time off with pay for jury or witness duty, death in the family, for certain military duty, and for donating to the Blood Bank
Employer contribution to premiums for enrollment in the state sponsored medical, drug, vision, and adult dental plans
Free life insurance policy for employees and retirees
Deferred compensation retirement savings plan
State retirement plan for eligible employees
Judiciary employees may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information: https://studentaid.gov/
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The above benefits are subject to modification or termination due to changes in statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and/or policies, etc. This summary does not constitute a legal document or contract. Benefits may vary by type of employment and employment conditions.
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Temporary Positions: Do you want to be considered for temporary positions?
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Drivers License: These positions require a current and valid drivers license to operate a motor vehicle. If you do not possess a current and valid drivers license, your application will be rejected.
Do you possess a current and valid drivers license to operate a motor vehicle?
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Education Requirement: Do you possess a High School diploma or GED?
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General Experience: Do you possess three (3) years of work experience which demonstrated your ability to:
If yes, please identify from your employment history each relevant employment, and provide the following information (1-5) separately for each change in employer and/or position; or indicate none if you do not possess such experience:
1) Name of employer
2) Your official job title
3) Period of employment (from month/year to month/year)
4) Number of hours worked per week
5) A detailed description of your duties and responsibilities in this position.
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Specialized Experience: One (1) year of experience as a bailiff in a statewide court system demonstrating the knowledge of court operations. Do you meet the Specialized Experience requirement? If yes, please identify from your employment history each relevant employment, and provide the following information (1-5) separately for each change in employer and/or position; or indicate none if you do not possess such experience:
1) Name of employer
2) Your official job title
3) Period of employment (from month/year to month/year)
4) Number of hours worked per week
5) A detailed description of your duties and responsibilities in this position.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Before submitting your application, be sure to review your application for completeness and accuracy. Your examination score will be based on the information you have provided on your application and this supplemental questionnaire. Therefore, it is important that you provide the name of your employer, your official job title, dates of employment (from-to, month/year), hours worked per week, and a detailed description of your duties for each job listed on your application. Failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in your application being rejected or receiving a lower score.
Do not submit an online or hard copy resume in place of the application or supplemental questionnaire. If you choose to submit a resume with your application, be sure the name of your employer, your official job title, dates of employment (from-to, month/year), hours worked per week, and a detailed description of your duties are indicated in the resume.
Required Question
Employer Hawai`i State Judiciary
Address 426 Queen Street, First Floor
Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813
Phone (808)539-4949
1 (800) 493-9298
Website http://www.courts.state.hi.us