Tipstaff

Job description Department Courts Location Erie County Courthouse Status Full Time Starting Pay Rate $12.81 Hourly Hours Per Week 37.5 Exemption Status Non-Exempt Posting Date 05/27/2026 Closing Date 06/10/2026 Pay Grade NB04 Bargaining Unit

NON-BARGAINING

Posting Number 5755 Definition of Class It is a court-appointed position subject to judicial supervision. The position requires organizational skill and the ability to interact with and direct the public and court related personnel in a courteous, responsible and efficient manner. Some supervised clerical duties, including word processing of average difficulty, filing, and document processing, are also required. Duties & Responsibilities The Full-Time Tipstaff will be responsible for the preparation, organization and supervision of the Courtroom including insuring that all necessary persons are present, swearing in witnesses, supervising juries and generally providing for the efficient operation of the courtroom. Various other duties may be required as the circumstances of the court may dictate. In addition the full-time tipstaff will assist the Secretary and/or other court personnel in document drafting and preparation, filing and other office functions including: answering telephone, receiving the general public, responding to inquires, and giving out routine information, receiving, distributing and preparing mail, and maintaining and retrieving files and various documents. The above Statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Professional demeanor, organizational and interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently as well as the capacity to work cooperatively with others in diverse circumstances. General knowledge of modern clerical methods and computer skills utilizing word processing. Personal integrity is essential. Minimum Requirements High School Diploma or GED Experience with Windows Operating Systems, Microsoft Office and Outlook Must be able to Type a Minimum of 40 Words Per Minute with Accuracy Conditions Of Employment Keywords time-and-attendance word-processor clubs-organizations maintenance-repair-and-operations-mro dating-personals doors-windows microsoft-outlook