Job Description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
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Salary

25,555 per annum pro-rata

Contractual hours

11.33

Basis

Part time

Region

Tayside, Central and Fife

Package

Full SCTS Benefits Package

Date posted

21/07/2025

Job reference

REQ00941



Joining SCTS means that you are joining an organisation that plays a key role in the administration of justice. We fulfil our purpose by providing the people, buildings and services needed to support the judiciary, the courts, devolved tribunals and the office of the public guardian (OPG). Our work focuses on improving access to justice, reducing delay and cost within the justice system, modernising our services in line with reform, and using leading technology to improve our services for everyone.

Stirling Sheriff Court have a fantastic opportunity to join the team as a Court Officer on a part time permanent basis.

Outline of the role:

The main role of the Court Officers is to prepare their court, escort the Sheriff to/from court and attend to the Sheriff's requirements in court. Court Officers assist in ensuring their court is conducted in an orderly manner, working closely with the Clerk, Police Officer and GEOAmey to ensure the decorum and efficiency of the court is maintained. They are responsible for productions in court and they also collect witnesses from the witness rooms and bring them into court. They have a great involvement in the use of Court Information Technology during proceedings and liaise with other Court users of the court you would be based in.

The key responsibilities include:

Undertakes reception duties, providing a high quality service by dealing effectively with incoming phone calls, court users and contractors. Checks in witnesses attending court and directs to appropriate witness rooms and liaises with Witness Services as required. Receipt of solemn productions and upkeep of production store and spreadsheet. Opens and closes the court building when necessary. Undertakes general duties within court, including calling of witnesses, handling of productions, escorting the Sheriff to and from court, liaising with witnesses and jurors as required to keep them informed of the ongoing proceedings and assisting with CCTV evidence cases. Helps to ensure security and appropriate standards of behaviour are maintained within the court building. Carries out administrative support duties to assist the smooth running of the court offices, including filing, photocopying and distributing internal court papers. Messenger duties including collecting DX, Legal Post and General Post Office mail daily. Collects office mail and prepares for onward delivery to the appropriate service providers. To obtain reference books from the library for the Sheriffs or officials during the Court proceedings. To undertake light portering duties as required Update court reference guides Responsible for the seclusion of the jurors when considering their verdict Set up audio/visual equipment and screens for cases with vulnerable witnesses Opening up buildings Reporting maintenance requirements Undertake additional duties as may be reasonably requested with the scope of the post.


To help direct us towards achieving our purpose successfully, we embrace three key values of respect, service and excellence. These guide our behaviour, decisions and actions - in pursuit of fulfilling our purpose to the highest standard.

Our benefits include:

Flexible working arrangements 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days after 4 years' service) plus 11.5 public and privilege holidays Special leave and paid leave for study or voluntary public service Excellent Civil Service Pension Scheme Family friendly policies Free and confidential Employee Assistance A variety of staff discounts and offers with major retailers Payment of professional membership fees Access to opportunities across all Civil Service departments that are not available to non-Civil Servants A supportive and professional induction programme with regular check-ins with your line manager Job stability and security with excellent and varied career prospects Security of full pay when unwell (up to a maximum of 6 months) Learning and development (including digital) opportunities

About SCTS

SCTS is committed to equality and diversity in employment and service delivery. The work of SCTS covers a broader range of issues than you may think. In providing support to Scotland's courts, devolved tribunals and the OPG, we touch the lives of many people on a daily basis - be that through formal court or tribunal business, fulfilling your civic duty as a juror, paying fees or fines, seeking help in managing the affairs of an incapable adult or dealing with the estate of a loved one who has passed away. SCTS deals with over a quarter of a million cases and applications each year. Behind each one of these is an individual - looking to the system to help them assert their rights, address wrongs or provide support in a time of need. It is this work - which takes place every day in our courts, tribunals and administrative centres across Scotland - that consumes most of the time, energy and skill of our staff. We take pride in working as one team and providing high levels of service to all those who use the courts, tribunals and OPG.

Applications and completed assessments will be accepted until 11:59pm on the closing date stated on the advert, Monday 11 August 2025.

You must have completed the online assessment by this time for your application to be considered.

Please note that due to essential maintenance, our recruitment platform (iTrent) will be unavailable from 7:00pm Friday 1 August - 12:00 (Midday) Sunday 3 August 2025. The closing date for applications accounts for this.

Interviews will be held week commencing 18 August 2025.

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service is exempt from the protections of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). This permits us to ask applicants details of both spent and unspent convictions, along with details of any formal cautions that you may have. Individuals without existing security clearance will always be considered as all successful applicants will require a standard level Disclosure check completed before employment can commence.

Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service recruitment processes are underpinned by the recruitment principles of the Civil Service Commissioner, which outline that selection for appointment be made on merit on the basis of fair and open competition - Recruitment - Civil Service Commission (independent.gov.uk)

If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the values in the Civil Service Code and/or if you feel the recruitment has been conducted in such a way that conflicts with the Civil Service Commissioner's Recruitment Principles, you can make a complaint, by contacting us at recruitment@scotcourts.gov.uk in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commissioner.