Livingston Sheriff & JP Court are seeking applications for the role of Court Officer on a part time, permanent basis.
You will work Monday – Friday for 4 hours 44 minutes (4.73 hours) per day covering a 23 hour 39 minute week hours).
The main role of the Court Officers is to prepare their court, escort the Sheriff to/from court and attend to the Sheriff's requirements in court. Court Officers assist in ensuring their court is conducted in an orderly manner, working closely with the Clerk, Police Officer and GEOAmey to ensure the decorum and efficiency of the court is maintained. They are responsible for productions in court and they also collect witnesses from the witness rooms and bring them into court. They have a great involvement in the use of Court Information Technology during proceedings and liaise with other Court users of the court you would be based in.
The Key Responsibilities Include
Undertake reception duties, providing a high quality service by dealing effectively with incoming phone calls, court users and contractors.
Check in witnesses attending court and directs to appropriate witness rooms and liaises with Witness Services as required.
Open and close the court building when necessary.
Undertake general duties within court, including calling of witnesses, handling of productions, escorting the Sheriff to and from court, liaising with witnesses and jurors as required to keep them informed of the ongoing proceedings and assisting with CCTV evidence cases.
Help to ensure security and appropriate standards of behaviour are maintained within the court building.
Carry out administrative support duties to assist the smooth running of the court offices, including filing, photocopying and distributing internal court papers.
Messenger duties including collecting DX, Legal Post and General Post Office mail daily. Collects office mail and prepares for onward delivery to the appropriate service providers.
To obtain reference books from the library for the Sheriffs or officials during the Court proceedings.
To undertake light portering duties as required.
Update court reference guides.
Responsible for the seclusion of the jurors when considering their verdict.
Set up audio/visual equipment and screens for cases with vulnerable witnesses.
Reporting maintenance requirements.
Undertake duties as may be reasonably requested within the scope of the role.
Applications and completed assessments will be accepted until 11:59pm on the closing date stated on the advert, 16 February 2026.
You must have completed the online assessment by this time for your application to be considered.
Interviews will be held week commencing 23 February 2026.
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