Overview
Court clerks and workers in related court services occupations perform administrative, security, and other support functions for courts of law such as scheduling trials, processing service fees, calling court to order, preparing court dockets and maintaining exhibits, recording trial proceedings and maintaining court records. They also facilitate court security and public safety, liaise with law enforcement organizations, and provide support to the judiciary. They are employed by federal, provincial, territorial and municipal courts and by police forces.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Court officers
Stock courtrooms with necessary materials before trials
Escort the judge to the courtroom
Maintain the security and safety of the judge and courtroom
Monitor proceedings and uphold the rules and procedures of the court
Read charges and take pleas from defendants
Transport prisoners to and from the court house and detention centres, psychiatric hospitals, police divisions, or elsewhere
Maintain the security of prisoners in the cell area of courthouses and while escorting prisoners to and from courtrooms or elsewhere
Maintain prisoner records.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$47,007
$58,759
$74,428
Usual Hours Worked Weekly: 37.57
Job openings
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British Columbia
90expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
Completion of secondary school is required.
On-the-job training is provided for court officers, court clerks, and court liaison officers.
Special Constable Certification may be required for court officers and court liaison officers.
Additional information
Progression to supervisory or senior court service positions is possible with experience.
Certification requirements
Work Experience
Work experience recommended
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
No post-secondary education required
No post-secondary education required. You can work in this career without post-secondary education. Some on the job training may be provided. With additional training or experience, you may be able to progress into higher level, supervisory or management positions.