NJ Civil Service Navigator

MUNICIPAL COURT ATTENDANT

Code: 02524 Local Non-Competitive

Because Municipal Court Attendant is non-competitive, hiring leans on your background rather than a test score: meet the requirements and apply to the agency directly.

How to apply

This title is not filled by examination — agencies appoint directly.

See every real route in, and where to apply. We don't track live vacancies.

See where to apply for this title →

Where this title is used

Municipal Court Attendant is a local service title. It is filled by the counties, municipalities, authorities and other employers that have adopted civil service under Title 11A, not by State departments. Those employers set pay by ordinance or contract rather than from a State salary schedule, which is why most local titles carry no salary range here.

Check whether an employer is a civil service jurisdiction · How local civil service works

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under direction attends the judge of the municipal court and/or makes proclamations and announcements, maintains order and security in and/or around courtroom, may swear in witnesses, serve papers issued from court, and may be responsible for safeguarding court property; does other related duties.

Examples of work

  • Makes court proclamations and announcements as directed by the judge such as calling the court to order, calling trial lists, announcing postponements, and adjourning court.
  • Prepares courtroom as to temperature and ventilation, may check the condition of courtroom and offices, and may take steps to prevent fire, theft, and other damage to property and equipment in and around the municipal court.
  • Checks that counsel, municipal court clerk, court reporter, and other individuals are present before the judge leaves chambers.
  • Attends the judge both on the bench and in chambers, answers telephone, and obtains law books, procedures, documents, and records.
  • Observes suspicious persons or occurrences, takes action as needed, and reports significant actions, occurrences, and conditions.
  • Gives desired information personally or by telephone to attorneys and other officials as to motion, adjournments, current status, or disposition of cases, or to individuals inquiring as to local geographing, provisions of the law, and other matters.
  • Administers oaths to witnesses, court officers, or others.
  • Executes bench warrants when issued by the court in the failure of a witness who has been subpoenaed to appear in court and who has failed to obey said subpoena.
  • Assists in maintaining order and discipline among prisoners, searches prisoners, escorts prisoners, and subdues, restrains, and physically removes unruly individuals from courtroom.
  • Gives first aid in cases of accidents.
  • Provides assistance and protection for staff and other individuals in the municipal court.
  • Prepares simple but clear reports of significant activities and conditions and maintains necessary records.
  • Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

License

Appointees may be required to be certified in the use of Firearms by the Police Training Commission of New Jersey.

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Knowledge of court practices, procedures, and techniques which are useful in maintaining order and security in the courtroom after a period of training.
  • Knowledge of the apprehension, arrest, and conviction of offenders against the law after a period of training..
  • Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directives.
  • Ability to learn quickly from observation, oral and written explanations, and from demonstrations.
  • Ability to take and maintain a firm and correct stand when controversial matters arise.
  • Ability to speak persuasively to persons.
  • Ability to work harmoniously with associates and the public.
  • Ability to deal courteously and effectively with varied types of persons.
  • Ability to note significant facts and conditions by observations.
  • Ability to preserve the dignity and order of the court.
  • Ability to prepare simple, clear, sound, and accurate reports.
  • Ability to serve warrants and processes when necessary.
  • Ability to note significant conditions and take the proper action in accord with the prescribed procedures.
  • Ability to maintain essential records and files.
  • Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
  • Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.