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Salary: $4,221.00 Monthly
Location : Hilo
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 26-100JC
Department: 3rd Circuit
Opening Date: 06/07/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Specific Description
Recruitment Number 26-100JC, Court Bailiff II (Lautenberg), SR-15*, Hilo, Hawaii.
*Salary rate effective 07/01/2026.
Summary of Duties
Serves as the court officer responsible for providing courtroom services to the judge; keeps order in the courtroom; serves notices of court actions; attends to jurors during deliberations; accepts responsibility for grand and trial jurors; and performs other duties as required.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Education Requirement: Graduation from high school. Excess experience of the type and quality described below or work experience requiring the ability to read and comprehend and apply written directions or a high degree of verbal skill may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
General Experience: Three (3) years of work experience which demonstrated the following abilities: 1) read, comprehend and apply various instructions, procedures, rules and regulations; 2) write and type simple reports; and 3) meet and deal effectively with people.
Specialized Experience: One (1) year of progressively responsible experience as a bailiff in a statewide court system demonstrating the knowledge of court operations.
Substitution Allowed:
Substitution of Education for Experience: Successful study in a Baccalaureate program at an accredited college or university may be substituted for General Experience on a year-for-year basis (completion of 15 semester credit hours for six (6) months of experience) up to a maximum of three (3) years.
Driver's License Requirement: This position requires a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.
Qualification for Firearms (Lautenberg): Applicants must be qualified to possess firearm or ammunition in accordance with state and federal laws, e.g., no misdemeanor or felony domestic violence conviction.
Supplemental Information
Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to Recruitment@courts.hawaii.gov, or mailed to the following address: Hawaii State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.
Education: If you are using education as a substitution for experience, you must submit a copy of your transcript(s) or diploma(s) at the time of application. If you are selected for a position, we will request an official transcript (not a copy) at a later date. The official transcript must indicate completion of the training and/or the awarding of the appropriate degree.
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Civil service employees are eligible for a range of benefits, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Up to 13 paid holidays each year, and 14 during election years
• Up to 21 vacation leave days per year
• Up to 21 sick leave days per year
• Reasonable time off with pay for jury or witness duty, death in the family, for certain military duty, and for donating to the Blood Bank
• Employer contribution to premiums for enrollment in the state sponsored medical, drug, vision, and adult dental plans
• Free life insurance policy for employees and retirees
• Deferred compensation retirement savings plan
• State retirement plan for eligible employees

Judiciary employees may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information:
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The above benefits are subject to modification or termination due to changes in statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and/or policies, etc. This summary does not constitute a legal document or contract. Benefits may vary by type of employment and employment conditions.
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Temporary Positions: Do you want to be considered for temporary positions?

• Yes
• No

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Driver's License: These positions require a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle. If you do not possess a current and valid driver's license, your application will be rejected.
Do you possess a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle?

• Yes
• No

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Education Requirement: Do you possess a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

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General Experience: Do you possess three (3) years of work experience which demonstrated your ability to:
- Read, comprehend and apply various instructions;
- Write and type simple reports; and
- Meet and deal effectively with people?
If yes, please identify from your employment history each relevant employment, and provide the following information (1-5) separately for each change in employer and/or position; or indicate none if you do not possess such experience:
1) Name of employer
2) Your official job title
3) Period of employment (from month/year to month/year)
4) Number of hours worked per week
5) A detailed description of your duties and responsibilities in this position.
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Specialized Experience: One (1) year of experience as a bailiff in a statewide court system demonstrating the knowledge of court operations. Do you meet the Specialized Experience requirement?If yes, please identify from your employment history each relevant employment, and provide the following information (1-5) separately for each change in employer and/or position; or indicate none if you do not possess such experience:
1) Name of employer
2) Your official job title
3) Period of employment (from month/year to month/year)
4) Number of hours worked per week
5) A detailed description of your duties and responsibilities in this position.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Before submitting your application, be sure to review your application for completeness and accuracy. Your examination score will be based on the information you have provided on your application and this supplemental questionnaire. Therefore, it is important that you provide the name of your employer, your official job title, dates of employment (from-to, month/year), hours worked per week, and a detailed description of your duties for each job listed on your application. Failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in your application being rejected or receiving a lower score.
Do not submit an online or hard copy resume in place of the application or supplemental questionnaire. If you choose to submit a resume with your application, be sure the name of your employer, your official job title, dates of employment (from-to, month/year), hours worked per week, and a detailed description of your duties are indicated in the resume.

• I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or receiving a lower examination score.

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