Court Officer

Position Description

The Third Circuit Court of the Judicial District of Tennessee is seeking a full-time Court Officer with a start date of September 1, 2026. The position is 37.5 hours per week. The Selected Candidate must already be certified by and through the Davidson County Police Department.

Typical Duties

Monitor Courtroom to ensure compliance with Chamber Rules and proper decorum at all times.

Transport and/or coordinate the safe and secure transport those in custody of the Davidson County Sheriff or any other law enforcement agency

Assist Judge and Court Staff with Administrative duties as needed and as assigned.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on conflict resolution and/or proper de-escalation skills

Operate as liaison between chambers and other metro and state offices.

In addition to the basic responsibilities above, the following are also applicable to your position:

• Monitor and update processes, procedures and checklists for roles and responsibilities associated with your primary job responsibilities that are included in a comprehensive manual for the Office.
• Draft and update chamber rules specific to areas you will oversee
• Devise, implement, and manage processes for more efficient and effective systems for matters which you will oversee
• Attend weekly staff meetings (day and time to be determined).
• Maintain positive and friendly communication and interactions with anyone who interfaces with the Office.
• Continuously seek out opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Continuous provide feedback to the Judge of concerns, suggestions, or Complaints.
• Be present and/or readily available for work related matters Monday -Thursday, 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM, Friday, 8:00 AM until 3:00PM (including during WFH time and excluding reasonable and lawful breaks)
• As an Employee of the Court, you will be required to follow and be subjected to the Rules of Judicial Conduct as Set forth by the Tennessee Supreme Court.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify for the Position, one must possess the following traits and skills:

• Previous experience as a Court Officer, Probation Officer, or Law enforcement officer
• Provide proof of background in law enforcement or equivalent specialized training.
• Proficiency in Adobe and working with PDF Documents.
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Exceptional ability to communicate, articulate, and relate to co workers and others with professionalism and integrity.
• Proficient typing and personal computer skills.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

BENEFITS:

The Selected Employee is entitled to the same benefits provided by the Metropolitan Nashville Government to full-time judicial staff including, but not limited to:

• Approximately 13 paid State and Local holidays per year
• Health Benefits
• Supplemental dental and vision benefits
• Life Insurance benefits
• Retirement benefits

Additionally, the Selected Employee will be entitled to paid time off, as set by Judge Mance along with the ability to Work from home on occasions.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must be an U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the United States
• Ability to, as required, to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees, a copy which is available upon request.
• Must comply with confidentiality requirements, including handling confidential information in a variety of contexts.
• Understand and accept that all Employees of the Third Circuit Court are "at will" employes and can be terminated at any time with or without cause.
• Subject to background checks and subsequent favorable suitability determination.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Qualified applicants should submit the following:

• A letter of interest
• Most recent resume

The best qualified applicants will be invited for a personal interview.

THE THIRD CIRCUIT COURT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER