Role Responsibilities

The Regional Jury Officer supports the Court of King’s Bench in the facilitation of jury trials. The Jury Officer participates in the jury selection process and in supporting selected members of the jury throughout the trial. This position is required to deal with multiple stakeholders, including the Judiciary, Counsel, Sheriffs, other law enforcement agencies and Court Operation employees.
 
The Jury Officer position is required to provide and maintain a safe and secure setting for all jury members within the various Court of King’s Bench locations and other locations as deemed appropriate by Court and Justice Services. Work is performed in an ever-changing environment, with a requirement to provide a specialized oversight necessary for the Court of King’s Bench. Additionally, new and ongoing training is essential in responding to the various aspects required in a jury trial.
 
A Jury Officer is required to follow specific guidelines for all jury members within the above-mentioned court facilities (and other court or inquiry venues) by providing a presence in courtrooms and in public areas outside of courtrooms. This is essential in ensuring that policies are adhered to, including escorting juries while sequestered.  
 
Flexibility is crucial in this role, as overtime may be required with little or no notice, to meet operational demands.  The role also involves travel to court locations across Alberta to support jury trials. During deliberations, the jury may need continuous support from the jury officer, which could include overnight stays. A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle are essential for fulfilling these responsibilities.

This position works on a part-time casual basis and only required during jury trials. Jury Trials can vary in length and frequency.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

Competencies essential for this role include: 
Agility - to prioritize tasks while also being able to accommodate other priorities as they arise, and the ability to maintain resilience in times of uncertainty or change.
 
Creative Problem Solving - demonstrated by gathering information from appropriate sources and assessing options to resolve challenges encountered in the course of your duties.
 
Build Collaborative Environments - by effectively helping and following through on inquiries, requests, and concerns from jury members and stakeholders, as well as demonstrating the ability to remain courteous and professional in stressful situations.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and a minimum of two years of related experience.
• High degree of professionalism and behavior.
• High level of discretion when handling sensitive information and situations.
• Ability to travel to various court locations across the province is required.
• A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle are required.
• Proficiency in English (oral and written) is mandatory and Proficiency in French will be an asset. Candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills. Candidates who are not able to demonstrate this ability will be automatically disqualified from the competition. 

Assets:

• Previous experience with legal documents.
• Previous experience with legal proceedings.
• Previous experience in law enforcement. 

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

• Final candidate(s) will be asked to complete a English proficiency test.
• Final candidate(s) will be required to complete security screening.
• In this role, you may be eligible for travel, meal, and hospitality allowances and reimbursement 
  as outlined in the Government of Alberta Travel, Meal, and Hospitality Policy. Any cost 
  associated with obtaining the required documents and/or security checks as noted, or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate.
• Part-time casual position and will be scheduled as needed during jury trials. Wages are paid on an 
  hourly basis. 

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 

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