Are you interested in contributing to supporting justice and being an integral part of the courts? Glasgow Sheriff Court has opportunities for Court Officers on a permanent and fixed-term basis.
There is 1 full-time permanent role and 4 full-time fixed-term roles for a period of 6 months, with the possibility of extension.
Main Responsibilities:
* Prepare the court, escort the Sheriff to/from court, and attend to the Sheriff’s requirements during proceedings.
* Ensure the court operates in an orderly manner, working closely with the Clerk, Police Officer, and GEOAmey to maintain decorum and efficiency.
* Manage court productions, collect witnesses from witness rooms, and facilitate their entry into court.
* Utilize Court Information Technology during proceedings and liaise with court users.
Key Responsibilities:
* Undertake reception duties, providing high-quality service to callers, court users, and contractors.
* Check in witnesses, direct them to appropriate rooms, and liaise with Witness Services.
* Manage jurors and oversee their seclusion when considering verdicts.
* Open and close the court building as needed.
* Call witnesses, handle productions, escort the Sheriff, and assist with CCTV evidence cases.
* Maintain security and standards of behaviour within the court.
* Perform administrative duties such as filing, photocopying, and distributing court papers.
* Collect and dispatch mail, including DX, legal, and general post.
* Retrieve reference books from the library for court officials.
* Undertake light portering duties and update court reference guides.
* Set up audio/visual equipment for cases involving vulnerable witnesses.
* Open buildings, report maintenance issues, and assist with other duties as required.
Applications are accepted until 11:59 pm on Sunday, 17 August 2025. You must complete the suitability assessment by this deadline. If you do not receive your link within 30 minutes, contact recruitment@scotcourts.gov.uk. Interviews are expected to take place on 28 and 29 August and 1 September in Glasgow.
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