Salary: See Position DescriptionLocation : Trenton, NJJob Type: Full TimeRemote Employment: Flexible/HybridJob Number: 2024-10256Central Office/Vicinage: Central OfficeDivision: Office of Chief of Staff (Judicial Security)Opening Date: 12/10/2024Closing Date: 1/9/2025 11:59 PM EasternDescription- REPOST - Applicants who previously applied need not reapply.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 earn the public's trust and confidence in our court system, which includes issues such as criminal justice 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 $57,644.00 to $93,495.46 for Schedule A, and $57,644.00 to $88,820.70 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 June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule A. Newly hired individuals, and Judiciary employees hired on or after June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule B.The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a decisive, goal-oriented professional with a commitment to exceptional customer service and total quality management. Under the direction of the Court Executive 3A (Chief, Court and Judicial Security) and under the direct supervision of the Assistant Chief of the Court and Judicial Security Unit, the selected candidate will perform a variety of highly responsible, complex professional administrative functions. The candidate must also have the ability to adapt to change and adjust multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment producing optimal outcomes. The selected candidate will assist in the development and implementation of strategic plans, policies, and trainings related to security in furtherance of the Judiciary's Model Court Security Plan. The selected candidate will interact with all levels of Judiciary staff and judges. The selected candidate will demonstrate outstanding written and oral communication skills and be able to compose clear and concise correspondence and reports. The selected candidate will demonstrate expertise in utilizing technology and computer applications to analyze and communicate data; and maintain a high degree of confidentiality pertaining to sensitive documents and correspondence; and will perform related work as assigned. 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
- Coordinate the issuance, renewal and collection of the NJ State Judiciary Photo ID cards for Central Office employees, enter and update records in the Cards On Line database, issue and audit Richard J Hughes building access cards for employees, enter and update the Access It Universal system, manage access requests for VIPs.
- Verify credentials and maintain confidential files in accordance with the Cards On Line system records retention schedule.
- Maintain the Employee Emergency Travel Pass roster and ensure that New Jersey State Police Regional Operations Center is provided updates.
- Assist in the development of curriculum for users of the Judiciary Incident Reporting System ( JIRS ) and conduct training for users of the system.
- Assist in the training and coordination of the pre-approved Judiciary situational safety and general security classes both in the Central Office and vicinages.
- Coordinate Needs Assistance List with Title II ADA Coordinator.
- Review Judiciary Incident Reporting System incidents in the database for completeness and conduct follow up with vicinage operations when required. Support Operations Managers in the acquisition and submission of supplemental materials regarding Judiciary Incident Reporting System.
- Coordinate duress alarm testing for Judiciary, Office of Attorney Ethics, Probation, Records and off-site judges' chambers.
- Research, compile and prepare statistical reports for court management, analyze data and make recommendations to management.
- Support Workplace Violence Liaisons/Operations Managers regarding JIRS (generally) and document input.
- Unit calendar and training coordination.
- With the assistance of members of the Court & Judicial Security Unit, draft, review, revise and update training manuals, recruitment materials, and other document content.
- Receive and triage calls and correspondence received regarding threats, and other security related issues and projects.
- Build and maintain relationships and serve as a liaison to the Sheriffs Association of New Jersey, New Jersey State Police, U.S. Marshals Service, and other law enforcement agencies involved in court security and the New Jersey Judiciary Security Management Response Team (NJSMART) program.
- Communicate directly with Judges and Court Executives, triaging threats and other incident reports, forwarding information to Judiciary senior management, the New Jersey State Police, and vicinage Sheriff's Office as necessary
- Develop and present the Emergency Evacuation Plan and Training for all Central Office locations, security presentations for municipal Court Administrators, and the Richard J. Hughes Building New Employee Security training for all new employees.
- Review site construction floor plans to assess for security concerns and provide feedback to the Facilities Unit and the Vicinages.
- Perform building security assessment for vicinages and provide a comprehensive written document for use by the vicinage in determining expenses related to security enhancements and budget planning.
QualificationsGraduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and three years of professional experience in program development, program coordination, program analysis, program administration and/or administrative research.Substitution: Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional paraprofessional and/or professional experience on a year-for-year basis with one year of such experience being equal to 30 semester hour credits. An associate's degree and two years of additional paraprofessional and/or professional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. A master's degree may be substituted for one year of experience. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience. Education Note: Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service. (See ) Supplemental InformationDriver's License: Appointee 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 Employer Committed to Ensuring an Open Door to JusticeNeoGov applicant support at 1-877-###-#### (toll free call) Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Mountain Time (MT)New Jersey Courts offers an exciting and rewarding public service career with incredible employee benefits for full-time employees only and their eligible dependents such as:
- State Health Benefits Program including options for medical, dental and prescription coverage
- Public Employee's Retirement System pension program
- Federal Student Loan Forgiveness for employees with 10 years or more of service
- Generous leave program which includes vacation, personal and sick leave and 13 annual paid holidays
- Voluntary investment programs separate from and in addition to the pension plan through the Deferred Compensation Plan and the Supplemental Annuity Trust of New Jersey (SACT)
- Comprehensive training offerings including LinkedIn Learning.
- Tax Savings Programs including the Premium Option Plan, Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account and Commuter TaxSave
- NJBest 529 College Savings Plan
- Member Term Life Coverage including basic and optional plans