Court Attendant

Court Attendant Alameda, CA Job Details Full-time $28.58

• $34.09 an hour 5 hours ago Qualifications Some college Computer operation Mid-level Criminal Justice Security Law Enforcement Clerical experience Appointment scheduling File organization Full Job Description Court Attendant Superior Court

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Alameda County Alameda, California United States Posted:

Apr 15, 2026

Salary:

$28.58

• $34.09 USD Full Time Court Administration Salary Range $28.58
• $34.

09 Job Description The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda is accepting applications for the position of Court Attendant. Under general supervision, Court Attendants monitorthe courtroom to ensure that order and silence are maintained in and near the courtroom; ensures the security of the courtroom and the integrity of the jury; provides assistance to judicial officer, court staff, attorneys, jurors, litigants and members of the public; and performs other related duties as assigned. Vacancies will be filled at various court locations throughout Alameda County. A Court Attendant is a full-time, non-management position, with benefits. Employees are paid an hourly rate within the prescribed salary range noted above. Vacancies will be filled at various court locations throughout Alameda County. Employees appointed to a position of Court Attendant must be willing to travel and work throughout any of the court locations within the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES A

Court Attendant is a non-sworn classification that provides courtroom support to judicial officers and courtroom clerks. This position is also responsible for performing general and routine security-related duties in and near a courtroom including advising the public of acceptable courtroom decorum. This classification is distinguished from Deputy Sheriffs in that the latter have direct responsibility for physical restraint of prisoners and disruptive persons protecting life and property and apprehending criminal violators.

Example of Duties NOTE:

The following are duties performed by employees in this classification; however, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all listed duties. 1. Monitors the courtroom to ensure that the order and silence are maintained in and near the courtroom; monitors persons in the courtroom to ensure non-disruptive behaviors; serves as courtroom crier; and prevents persons from entering or leaving courtroom as required by procedure or as instructed by a judicial officer. 2. Secures and inspects courtroom; and alerts the judicial officer and/or sheriff personnel to any possible security problems in or near the courtroom. 3. Takes custody of jurors during deliberations and lunch; acts as a liaison between jurors and judicial officer; and ensures integrity of the jury by maintaining order and isolation from the public and compromising situations. 4. Performs general clerical duties; answers telephones and assists callers; sorts and distributes mail, including jury mail; schedules appointments; runs official errands; makes copies; transports documents between courtroom and clerks' office; scans, sorts and files documents; records statistics; updates judges' libraries, as needed; and moves furniture, files and other objects as instructed. 5. Provides general information and assistance to the members of the public and attorneys in person and by telephone; assist attorneys with exhibits; and serves as liaison between judicial officers, court staff, attorneys, jurors, witnesses, litigants and members of the public. 6. Prepares the courtroom; conducts inventories of equipment; obtains and prepares equipment, including audio visual, video recording and listening devices; orders and distributes supplies. 7. Operates a computer for checking cases, accessing email, printing department calendars, maintaining files and forms, providing daily status reports and completing electronic timesheet; reviews accuracy of scanned documents; assists the court by gathering case related information from litigants, victims and witnesses. 8. Locates, retrieves and assists in organizing materials in files. 9. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications (May meet one of two options.)

OPTION I

Experience:

Equivalent to two years of full-time clerical and security services experience in a courtroom, corrections, public safety, probation and/or private security company that includes heavy and direct contact in person with customers or the public. Or

OPTION II

Education:

Successful completion of 30 semester units or 45 quarter units of course work in criminal justice administration, law enforcement administration or legal studies from an accredited college or university.

And Experience:

Equivalent to one year of full-time clerical and security services experience in a courtroom, corrections, public safety, probation and/or private security company that includes heavy and direct contact in person with customers or the public. This position includes a one-year probationary period. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of fingerprint check and the provision of appropriately identifying documents to certify eligibility to work in the United States.

The position is:

SEIU Rep'd

• 75 Hour Classification Hiring Process The hiring process will include the following components: An initial screening of all application materials receivedincluding a completed application and supplemental questionnaire.

A resume does not substitute for completing the application. An incomplete or partial application or supplemental questionnaire will result in disqualification. A review of the completed application and supplemental questionnaire to select the best-qualified candidates for the oral panel interview process. An oral interview that will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. The Court reserves the right to change the components of the examination process and may limit the number of candidates invited to the oral interview process to include only the best-qualified candidates should there be a large applicant pool. The application and supplemental questionnaire are used to evaluate the candidate's qualifications. If you are interested in the opportunity, it is recommended that you submit your application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible since this recruitment may be closed at any time should the Court receive a sufficient number of qualified applicants. If you require accommodation in the examination process because of disability, please call (510) 891-6021 to discuss. Job Posting End Date May 4, 2026 Superior Court of California, County of Alameda (510) 891-6019 The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda is a state trial court whose mission is to fairly and efficiently resolve disputes arising under the law and to protect the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitutions of California and the United States. The Superior Court is part of the judicial branch of government that includes trial courts, Courts of Appeal, and the California Supreme Court. The Judicial Council of California establishes the rules and policies that govern trial court operations. The Court is a state-funded independent public employer. The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda has approximately 700 employees in 9 locations and serves 1.6 million residents in all trial court matters including criminal, civil, juvenile dependency and delinquency, family law, probate, guardianship, conservatorship, mental health, and traffic cases. Following are the 9 Court locations: Alameda

• George E. McDonald Hall of Justice Berkeley
• Berkeley Courthouse Dublin
• East County Hall of Justice Fremont
• Fremont Hall of Justice Hayward
• Hayward Hall of Justice Oakland
• René C. Davidson Courthouse complex Oakland
• Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse San Leandro
• John George Psychiatric Pavilion San Leandro
• Juvenile Justice Center The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda is committed to investing in staff and operations, so that Court employees will be able to offer the highest level of service that true access to justice demands.

The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda's mission to provide access to justice for all drives Court operations. The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda is committed to ensuring equal access to court services and inspiring public confidence in the court system through excellence in service, integrity, impartiality, competence, and diversity.

About Alameda County:

Alameda County is located on the east side of the San Francisco Bay extending from Berkeley and Albany in the north to Fremont in the south. The County has varied geography with wooded hills, vineyards, streams, and lakes. Elevations range from sea level to 3,817 feet at Rose Peak in the southern part of the County. Alameda County offers air, sea, and ground transportation access to the rest of the United States and the Pacific Basin. The County has long been hailed as the transportation hub of the West. The County is served by one of the world's most advanced and comprehensive transit systems, including the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system. The County is home to some of the most prestigious educational and research campuses in the world, the University of California, Berkeley, and Lawrence Livermore Labs. In addition to these institutions, the County offers a developed and diverse system of higher education institutions, and an extensive network of cultural and outdoor recreational activities. Alameda County is one of the most ethnically diverse communities in the nation.