Bailiff - Misdemeanor Associate Court - Administration

Brazos County • Bryan, TX

3d

About The Position

The Bailiff serves as the judge’s personal security officer, maintains custody of prisoners in the courtroom, and provides courtroom security and decorum. The role includes courtroom management, operations, and security. A key job function is maintaining a positive, cooperative attitude, working as a team member, functioning under intense time pressure, and responding positively to supervision. The Bailiff is expected to treat prisoners and all persons appearing before the court with respect and may perform related duties as assigned. The position requires the physical, mental, and emotional abilities to perform its essential duties.

The Bailiff protects the judge and others in the courtroom; prepares the courtroom and assists the judge with legal proceedings; maintains courtroom security and control; takes custody of certain defendants; and assists witnesses, attorneys, court personnel, and others as needed. The Bailiff also handles docket statistics, court forms, courtroom and office security, and other duties requested by the Presiding Judge or Associate Court 1 Judge.

This is a non-supervisory position. The Bailiff receives supervision from Associate Judge #1.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• At least two years of experience.
• Basic certification as a jailer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE).
• Knowledge of courtroom practices and procedures, courtroom security procedures, and jail procedures for supervising or transporting inmates.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with judges, law enforcement officers, attorneys, and the general public.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with people in potentially dangerous situations.
• Physical ability to stand and walk regularly and frequently lift or move objects weighing 20 pounds or more.
• Required vision abilities include close, distance, peripheral, and color vision, and the ability to focus.

Responsibilities

• Protect the judge and other people in the courtroom.
• Prepare the courtroom for legal proceedings.
• Assist the judge in preparing for legal proceedings, including pulling case files, contacting agencies to arrange court appearances, and scheduling proceedings.
• Call court to order and escort judges to the courtroom.
• Maintain courtroom security and control, including warning, removing, or restraining disruptive individuals.
• Search the courtroom before and after hearings.
• Procure and post court dockets.
• Arrest or take custody of persons sentenced or with outstanding warrants.
• Search persons as needed.
• Fingerprint defendants.
• Assist witnesses and attorneys during courtroom proceedings as needed or directed.
• Assist court personnel as requested or directed.
• Transport defendants within the courtroom or as directed.
• Prepare affidavits of non-appearance for bond forfeitures.
• Secure the courtroom and court offices at the end of the day.
• Prepare jail orders and bond forms.
• May perform the duties of Administrative Secretary and courtroom duties of Court Coordinator.
• Maintain docket statistics for Associate Court 1.
• Serve on advisory boards as requested.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned by the Presiding Judge or Associate Court 1 Judge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED