About this role
Bailiff I
General Description
Employee performs bailiff work in a county court at law. The Bailiff I provides security and safety in the courtrooms handles inmates, witnesses and clients. Employee provides general assistance to the judge and may make arrests when necessary.
Examples of Work Performed
- Opens courtroom and ensures readiness for court proceedings, directs parties to proper area.
- Provides schedule and procedural information to attorneys, jurors, and other.
- Secures courtroom at the end of the day.
- Provides security for the judge and staff.
- Maintains a secure courtroom.
- Maintains excellent public, staff and court relationships during course of business.
- Assists court in obtaining and providing services relating to jury activities.
- Checks and updates court dockets prior to scheduled docket dates.
- Performs some administrative duties such as answering telephones, picking up items from suppliers, and other clerical duties.
- May provide assistance to Judge by retrieving files, locating law books and related tasks.
- Confirms active warrants and makes arrests.
- Transports inmates from jail to court and return to jail after court appearance.
- Follows the Code of Judicial Conduct.
- May be interpreter in court.
- Performs related work as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Graduation from a high school or equivalent (GED).
- Two (2) years of law enforcement related experience.
- One (1) year of experience as a full time peace officer or investigator.
Certificates, Licenses and Registration:
- Current Peace Officer Certification License.
- TCOLE Basic Proficiency Certification.
- TCOLE Court Security Officer Certification (required after one year).
- Must meet all qualifications necessary to be deputized and authorized to perform law enforcement duties.
- Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license.
- Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent communication skills.
- Must be able to be deputized.
- May be required to be trained in firearms and chemical spray.
- Must meet mandatory firearms qualifications and physical training.
- Knowledge of computers.
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