COURT CRIER/ADMINISTRATOR

Dauphin County Court Administration is currently accepting applications for the full-time position of Court Crier/Administrator. This position serves as the Chief Courtroom Clerk Crier by supervising and performing work essential to the smooth operation of the courtroom in a variety of functions; and assisting the Judge with essential, confidential office functions.

This position handles confidential documents, correspondence, and messages for the Judge; enters data into the courtroom computer system; swears in witnesses and jurors; observes participants’ and galleries’ adherence to courtroom protocol and decorum; supervises tipstaffs during jury trials; distributes court records as prescribed; ensures courtroom is stocked with necessary supplies and that equipment is in working order; acts as messenger for the Judge; obtains and returns resource materials required by the Judge during trial; delivers orders, transcripts and memoranda to related offices; responsible for security in Judge’s chambers; provides communication, sometimes confidential, from the Judge to Court Administrators, Attorneys, Tipstaffs and Sheriffs.

Graduation from high school or an accredited equivalency program. Computer skills and experience required.

This is a non-union position.  The starting hourly rate is $25.12; $52,249.60 annually. This office is located at 101 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA.

A favorable criminal background check is required.

Dauphin County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Dauphin County prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.