Samantha Parkington
Housatonic,MA
Summary
Detail-oriented court officer with experience in courtroom management, compliance, and communication. Proven ability to maintain order and facilitate interactions among court staff, attorneys, and the public.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Court Officer 1
MA Trial Court
Great Barrington, MA
11.2024 - Current
- Managed courtroom operations and ensured adherence to procedural protocols.
- Facilitated communication between court staff, attorneys, and the public.
- Monitored courtroom activities to ensure order and compliance with regulations.
- Prepared and organized trial materials for hearings and proceedings.
- Responded to inquiries from the public regarding court processes and procedures.
- Supported jury selection processes and guided jurors throughout trials.
- Coordinated activities with local law enforcement agencies during arrests of suspects wanted on outstanding warrants.
- Enforced court orders and judgments as directed by the judge.
- Apprehended fugitives who failed to appear in court as ordered by the judge.
- Attended trials and hearings to ensure safety, security, and compliance with the law.
- Maintained order in the court by monitoring and controlling disruptive behavior of individuals present.
- Implemented courtroom behavior standards to maintain decorum.
- Screened persons entering courthouse with magnetometers to retain unauthorized firearms and contraband.
- Answered visitor questions, guarded jurors, and escorted prisoners in non-public areas and courtroom.
- Escorted jury to areas outside of courtroom to prevent jury contact with public.
- Supported judge activities by calling court to order, announcing entrances, and responding to requests.
- Monitored courthouse premises through regular patrols to prevent security breaches.
Probation Case Specialist
MA Trial Court Probation Department
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
04.2023 - 09.2024
- Maintained accurate case files and documentation in compliance with departmental standards.
- Managed incoming paperwork and organized files for easy retrieval.
- Ran State and Federal records for court proceedings
- Processed New Arraignment Paperwork
- Answering phones
- Tending to the public at the counter
- Updating Criminal Records
- Preparing Restraining order files for court
- Assisting probation officers with clerical duties such as preparing violations, etc
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts
Berkshire Community College
Pittsfield Skills
- Courtroom management
- Case documentation
- Court security protocols
- Jury coordination
- Legal compliance
- Public interaction
Certification
- Certified First Responder
Timeline
Court Officer 1
MA Trial Court
11.2024 - Current
Probation Case Specialist
MA Trial Court Probation Department
04.2023 - 09.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts
Berkshire Community College