Bailiff

Maintain order in courts of law.

O*NET reports this occupation under titles such as: Bailiff; Court Bailiff; Court Constable; Court Deputy; Court Officer; Court Security Officer; Deputy Bailiff; Deputy Court Services Sheriff; Security Officer

Tasks

• Screen persons entering courthouse using magnetometers, x-ray machines, and other devices to collect and retain unauthorized firearms and other contraband.
• Escort prisoners to and from courthouse and maintain custody of prisoners during court proceedings.
• Maintain order in courtroom during trial and guard jury from outside contact.
• Provide security by patrolling interior and exterior of courthouse and escorting judges and other court employees.
• Guard lodging of sequestered jury.
• Enforce courtroom rules of behavior and warn persons not to smoke or disturb court procedure.
• Arrest persons in court when arrest warrants have been issued.
• Report need for police or medical assistance to sheriff's office.
• Check courtroom for security and cleanliness and assure availability of sundry supplies, such as notepads, for use by judge, jurors, and attorneys.
• Stop people from entering courtroom while judge charges jury.
• Screen, control, and handle evidence and exhibits during court proceedings.
• Provide assistance to the public, such as directions to court offices.
• Announce entrance of judge.

Knowledge

• Public Safety and Security
• Law and Government
• English Language
• Customer and Personal Service
• Psychology

Skills

• Speaking
• Monitoring
• Active Listening
• Critical Thinking

Abilities

• Problem Sensitivity
• Oral Expression
• Selective Attention
• Speech Clarity
• Oral Comprehension
• Speech Recognition
• Near Vision
• Deductive Reasoning
• Written Comprehension
• Inductive Reasoning
• Information Ordering
• Static Strength
• Trunk Strength