JOB
If another position becomes available within five months of this recruitment’s closing date, the applicant pool from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.
When you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8500-member strong TEAM that operates with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service. You will be engaged with work that has purpose, meaning and makes a difference in lives of the public we serve. We work hard every day to build the public’s trust and confidence in our court system, which includes issues such as bail reform, marijuana decriminalization and recovery court. Whether it be in a courtroom, an administrative office, a courthouse training room, an IT office or in the field, our Judiciary workforce is improving the lives of countless individuals and families every day. We honor the dignity and individualism of each member of our organization while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement in our work.
SALARY: The salary range for this position is $64,317.50 to $108,810.90 for Schedule A, and $64,317.50 to $101,520.57 for Schedule B. For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range. For current Judiciary employees, salary upon promotion or advancement will be an increase of 5% of base salary, not to exceed the maximum of the range, or the minimum salary of the band/level, whichever is greater. Judiciary employees hired prior to October 31, 2015, are considered Schedule A. Newly hired individuals, and Judiciary employees hired on or after October 31, 2015, are considered Schedule B.
The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.
REMOTE WORK: The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to 2 days of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, in addition to installing a multifactor authentication app on your phone or tablet, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES The Hudson Vicinage is seeking a self-starter to perform the following duties in the Criminal Division. The selected candidate will perform the following duties under the direction of the Criminal Division manager and other supervisory personnel but not limited to:
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Review all court orders and calendars daily for 11 Criminal Division Judges plus the CJP Judge to validate data and minimize loss of liberty incidents due to clerical error.
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Review Jail commitment lists, daily, to ensure all newly committed inmates are properly committed under warrant complaints or active bench warrants.
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Review the validity of all bench warrants serving as a detainer or "hold".
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Review all discharge and release orders sent to the jail with an eye towards completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.
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Serve as the primary liaison to the jail, confirm receipt of all release and discharge orders daily.
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Collaborate with the Criminal Division court teams and stakeholders, as needed, to identify and resolve issues preventing timely release.
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Liaise with Hudson County Sheriff's Department on all defendants taken into custody from the courthouse, confirm validity of warrant and facilitate same-day superior court appearances if possible.
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Identify gaps in process/procedure that drive loss of liberty incidents; communicate findings to Criminal Division Managers.
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Review all grand jury outcomes (remands, no-bills) for bench warrants and if applicable, release from detention on PTS monitoring.
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Serve as the Division's loss of liberty subject matter expert; provide regular staff training and refreshers to avoid loss of liberty incidents.
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Review all automated systems to cross reference data entry with court generated release orders and discharges. Systems include but not limited to Promis Gavel, PCSAM, CCIS, ECS, CCM, JWS, eCourts,
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Maintain a daily spreadsheet to track statistics related to loss of liberty incidents and incidents that were avoided to inform Division processes/training needs.
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Participate in team meetings and meetings with Division management as necessary.
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Compile daily commitment and discharge information for 11 criminal courtrooms into one central location.
The above examples of work are to be performed by utilizing Spanish or English, as required, depending on the needs of the individual persons communicated with during the course of official duties. Such examples do not require an individual to interpret or translate any court proceeding or in any other context.
Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Driver's License: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
Authorization to Work: US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.
Special Note: Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information.
Residency Law: In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), the "New Jersey First Act," all persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person may request an exemption from that requirement from the Employee Residency Review Committee in the Department of Labor & Workforce Development on the basis of either hardship or employer critical need.
HOW TO APPLY:
The NJ Judiciary requires all applicants to complete the application process fully and as instructed. All applicants must complete the work experience and education sections and attach any required documents. Applications must describe all relevant work experience in detail, beginning with your current or most recent job, including military service (indicate rank), internships and job-related volunteer work, if applicable. Use a separate section to describe each position. Applicants who indicate "see resume" or enter their initials to acknowledge that they have skipped the Work History and Education sections will not be considered, unless they do not possess any education history or work experience. Only applicants that follow the application instructions and submit completed applications will be considered.
The New Jersey Judiciary consists of: the Supreme Court, the Superior Court including the Appellate Division and the Trial Court of the 15 vicinages in New Jersey, the Tax Court and the Municipal Court System. The Administrative Office of the Courts provides technical assistance, operational support, training, research and development, budget and personnel coordination, and development and operation of information systems for the Courts of New Jersey.
The Judiciary of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
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