OCJ - Locker Attendant

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUDGE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: LOCKER ATTENDANT GRADE: 13 SALARY: ENTRY RATE, NON UNION PAY SCHEDULE CURRENTLY $49,362 LOCATION: LEIGHTON CRIMINAL COURT WORK HOURS:

Four shifts available –

• 7:30am-3:30PM Monday through Friday
• 8am – 4pm Monday through Friday
• 9am – 5pm Monday through Friday
• Varies. Includes 1130am- 530pm Saturday-Sunday. 8am-3pm Monday – Thursday. Occasional late night (e.g. noon-7pm 1pm-8pm) shift weekdays.

Jobs Summary and Duties: The Locker Attendant is employed by the Office of the Chief Judge and reports to the Division Administrator of the Criminal Division. The applicant must possess a high degree of integrity, discretion, maintain professionalism, and be able to assist court patrons, litigants and the public, as needed and perform other duties as required.

Duties and responsibilities of the Locker Attendant include but are not limited to the following:

• Administers the electronic device storage operation
• Directs members of the public with prohibited electronic devices to the storage lockers
• Assist litigants with accessing storage lockers
• Track and record owner information to be kept on file and manage numbered ticketing system for retrieval of property
• Collect any remaining devices at end of day and store for pick up by either a sheriff for someone who has been taken into custody, or keep for one (1) month and send to Cook County Facilities Management lost and found
• Clean storage lockers periodically
• Prepare the desk for opening to the public
• Safeguard security keys
• Provide customer service to litigants and court users
• Serve as an informational guide for court users
• Be stationed outside of the booth to assist with quick phone returns and redirect individuals to the correct location
• Assist in directing crowds to the appropriate lines in the foyer
• Recreate ticket stubs exchanged for phones when necessary
• Assist with ADA requests as directed by the Court Disability Coordinator, including providing physical assistance to court users as needed
• Organize completed paperwork for record-keeping purposes
• Retrieve and return phones efficiently
• Support fellow staff members during peak hours
• Provide coverage on weekends, holidays, and late nights (including required late-day shifts)
• Assist the Presiding Judge and Court Administrator with miscellaneous tasks and special projects
• Secure locker area at close of business
• Perform such other duties as may be directed by the Presiding Judge or the Division Administrator

The duties listed are not set forth for the purpose of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the duties to be performed under the job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee’s normal line of work.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED preferred;
• Ability to speak, read and write English at a level required to effectuate job duties;
• Bilingual preferred;
• Work experience in a court building setting preferred;
• Ability to respond and follow through with proper procedures required by the Court;
• Knowledge of how cases proceed through the system, and forms, documents and procedures associated with same;
• Proficient computer skills preferred;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills; Pleasant and professional demeanor
• Ability to work cooperatively and integrate with legal and non-legal personnel.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand, walk, ascend and descend stairs, for sustained periods of time;
• Ability to move easily to various locations between and within Circuit Court of Cook County locations;
• On a continuous basis, sit at a desk for long periods of time in front of a computer screen;
• Intermittently twist to reach equipment or supplies surrounding desk;
• Perform simple grasping and fine manipulation;
• Strength to lift files weighing up to 20 pounds;
• Use telephone and computer keyboard on a daily basis.

This position requires a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all required screening criteria. Applicants are advised that as a Drug Free Workplace, use of medical or recreational marijuana is prohibited and will disqualify a candidate from employment.

Information concerning the benefits for this position can be found at the Circuit Court of Cook County Employment Opportunities Page .

Please apply by filling out the application at our Career Page .

THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUDGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Office of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.

Revised: June 2026