Becoming a Proctor

Definition

Under general direction and supervision, assists the Office of Admissions' staff member(s) in the administration of the California Bar Examination.

Qualifications

  • At least 18 years of age
  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • Knowledge of basic rules of vocabulary, grammar, punctuation, and arithmetic
  • Communicate effectively and courteously
  • Follow directions accurately
  • Work with people under stressful conditions in a calm and courteous manner
  • Stand for 75% of the time
  • Lift up to 40 lbs
  • Work for 10-12 hours a day (for 3 consecutive days)
  • Attend scheduled orientations meetings
  • Participate in a brief telephone interview

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Conduct a thorough inspection of admittance documentation to insure that only authorized persons are admitted;
  • Conduct a thorough inspection to insure that prohibited items are not allowed into the examination room;
  • Direct examinees to assigned seating;
  • Assist in the administration of examinations;
  • Maintain the security of examination materials at all times;
  • Distribute, collect and account for examination materials;
  • Complete various forms pertinent to the examination process;
  • Observe examinees while they take the examination.

Requirements

  • Ability to work for 10-12 hours per day for 3 consecutive days;
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions;
  • Must be able to accept instructions/corrections from staff and supervising proctors;
  • Knowledge of basic rules of vocabulary, grammar, punctuation, and arithmetic;
  • Ability to communicate effectively and courteously;
  • Ability to be flexible when assignment changes;
  • Ability to move quickly and quietly around assigned section and test center with ease;
  • Ability to carry boxes of materials that may weigh up to 40 Ibs;
  • Ability to stay awake and alert during long periods of silence;
  • Must be in good health and able to stand/walk for up to 75% of the time; and
  • Cannot be a law clerk, a law student, a paralegal or admitted as an attorney in any jurisdiction.

Compensation for this position begins at $13.50 hour effective Jan. 1, 2013.