Bailiff (PTXG/PS 3) – Trelawny Family Court

Key Responsibilities

Technical/Professional: 

• Executes orders for seizure and sale, injunction, claim form/particulars of claims and general orders, for the Supreme Court; 
• Executes Warrant of Commitments, levies and recovery of possession from the Parish Court (Civil Division); 
• Executes Warrant of Distringas and Capias from the Parish Court (Criminal Division);
• Serves Summons and formal orders and other documents emanating from the Parish and Supreme Courts; 
• Supervises and trains Assistant Bailiffs, and attends to legal correspondence from relevant Offices; 
• Creates and maintains records of all warrants, commitment and recovery of possessions and other documents received from executions from both the Parish and Supreme Court;
• Records monthly transactions in the Cash Book, Warrant Book and other relevant books;
• Attends Court and out-stations on return days; 
• Files matters in the Supreme Court; 
• Attends Court in Interpleader Proceeding; 
• Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Excellent knowledge of the geographical of the parish 
• Good knowledge of the Resident Magistrate’s Court Act and other relevant regulations 
• Good knowledge of the organization’s policies, procedure and mandate
• Excellent time management skills 
• Good interpersonal relations skills 
• Good oral and written communication skills 
• Proficient in the use of relevant computer applications 
• Ability to exercise a high level of integrity and confidentiality on the job
• Ability to work in a team 
• Ability to use initiative 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Four (4) CSEC/GCE O’ Level subjects, including English and Mathematics;
• Bailiff training (Justice Training Institute). 

Special Condition Associated with the Job

• Extensive travelling is expected. 

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.