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Job Description
JOB If another position becomes available within five months of this recruitment's closing date, the applicant pool from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies. When you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8500-member strong TEAM that operates with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service. You will be engaged with work that has purpose, meaning and makes a difference in lives of the public we serve. We work hard every day to build the public's trust and confidence in our court system, which includes issues such as bail reform, marijuana decriminalization and recovery court. Whether it be in a courtroom, an administrative office, a courthouse training room, an IT office or in the field, our Judiciary workforce is improving the lives of countless individuals and families every day. We honor the dignity and individualism of each member of our organization while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement in our work.
SALARY:
The salary range for this position is $55,943.00 to $95,153.11 for Schedule A, and $55,943.00 to $91,346.99 for Schedule B. For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range. For current Judiciary employees, salary upon promotion or advancement will be an increase of 5% of base salary, not to exceed the maximum of the range, or the minimum salary of the band/level, whichever is greater. Judiciary employees hired prior to October 31, 2015, are considered Schedule A. Newly hired individuals, and Judiciary employees hired on or after October 31, 2015, are considered Schedule B. The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth. Travel within the tri-county vicinage will be required This position may be reassigned to another county within the vicinage The selected candidates may be required to work evenings and/or Saturdays Should another position become available within the next five months of the closing date of this recruitment, the applicant pool from this posting may be used to fill additional positions. Every applicant should be aware that if selected for this position, you must be prepared to work on-site in Salem County (Salem, NJ 08079), Cumberland County (Bridgeton, NJ 08302), and Gloucester County (Woodbury & Deptford, NJ 08096). Schedule. •Special Note•: Criminal Division Staff are expected to conduct all aspects of their daily job with the understanding and appreciation that their actions may impact an individual's liberty. This includes but is not limited to completing work accurately, responding to customers inquiries accurately, following established protocol regarding loss of liberty, and communicating information clearly and accurately to managers, supervisors, staff and customers. The Judiciary is seeking self-starters interested in performing a variety of clerical, administrative, and other support functions in connection with proceedings instituted before courts or programs administered under the supervision of the courts, in sup
REMOTE WORK
: The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to 2 days of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, in addition to installing a multifactor authentication app on your phone or tablet, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Vicinage 15 is seeking highly motivated, detail-oriented candidates with excellent interpersonal, communication, customer service, case management, and technical skills for Probation Officer/Probation Officer-Bilingual(/English) positions in our Criminal, and Probation Divisions. We are looking for self-starters interested in makinga difference. Under the direction of the Court Executive 2b (Division Manager), Court Executive 1b (Assistant DivisionManager), or their designees, the selected candidate will regularly interact with judges, stakeholders, court users,members of the public, and court staff. Selected candidates must be able to effectively communicate both orally and inwriting. See below Example of Duties for more detail. Duties may include and are not limited to: Annotate calendars and maintain records and files both electronically and manually. Prepare court orders. Monitor case flow and provide case information to requesters. Operate technology systems used by the court. Monitor and enforce conditions of probation and/or court orders which may include drug or urine testing. Interview clients, prepare reports for the court. Analyze case histories. Conduct field visits including home and jail visitations. Identify client's case management needs. Refer clients to treatment programs, therapeutic or rehabilitative placements, and arrange referrals toappropriateagencies. Review documents submitted to the court for compliance with court rules and approved practices. Conduct investigatory work which may include checks of criminal history records and contact with otheragenciesto gather information. Make recommendations to the court. Prepare cases for hearings. Assemble case files, documents, exhibits for hearings, trials, or board meetings. Establish working relationships with divisions, vicinages, or other outside organizations. Advise judges and management on case issues. Perform other duties as required and assigned. Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Driver's License:
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position. Authorization to
Work:
US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.
Special Note:
Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information.
Residency Law:
In accordance with
N.J.S.A. 52
14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), the "New Jersey First Act," all persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person may request an exemption from that requirement from the Employee Residency Review Committee in the Department of Labor & Workforce Development on the basis of either hardship or employer critical need.
HOW TO APPLY
The NJ Judiciary requires all applicants to complete the application process fully and as instructed. All applicants must complete the work experience and education sections and attach any required documents. Applications must describe all relevant work experience in detail, beginning with your current or most recent job, including military service (indicate rank), internships and job-related volunteer work, if applicable. Use a separate section to describe each position. Applicants who indicate "see resume" or enter their initials to acknowledge that they have skipped the Work History and Education sections will not be considered, unless they do not possess any education history or work experience. Only applicants that follow the application instructions and submit completed applications will be considered. The New Jersey Judiciary consists of: the Supreme Court, the Superior Court including the Appellate Division and the Trial Court of the 15 vicinages in New Jersey, the Tax Court and the Municipal Court System. The Administrative Office of the Courts provides technical assistance, operational support, training, research and development, budget and personnel coordination, and development and operation of information systems for the Courts of New Jersey. The Judiciary of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Ensuring an Open Door to Justice NeoGov applicant support at 1-877-204-4442 (toll free call) Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Mountain Time (MT)
