Bailiff

City of Weslaco • Weslaco, TX

5d

About The Position

The court Bailiff will provide security for the courtroom and staff as well as courtroom related functions for arraignments and all municipal court proceedings. Essential Job Functions Maintain regular and prompt attendance; physically present to work. Performs after hours work as required (nights and weekends) Assist with emergency response as needed by city hall and local EOC. Ensure that anyone entering the courtroom had been "screened" according to established protocols and/or policies. Maintain order and security in the courtroom when court is in session, and notify any possible threat. Assists Municipal Court Judge in documentation court business and other required paperwork. Provide oral and printed information to persons attending court. Confirms arraignment documentation list with municipal jail for judges review. Works as a liaison with the police department law enforcement court security committee member.

Requirements

• Must have High School diploma, or equivalent (GED)
• Three (3) to five (5) years of related work experience to perform such job
• Applicant must pass pre-employment criminal background check and drug screen at City's expense
• Applicant must have current valid Class "C" Driver's License and be insurable
• Must have high school diploma; or equivalent
• Must successfully complete Emergency Management and Incident Command Training within first three months of hire date
• Critical thinking
• Laws and courtroom procedures
• Proficient oral, interpersonal and written communication
• Monitoring
• Computer literacy

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide security for the courtroom and staff
• Perform courtroom related functions for arraignments and all municipal court proceedings
• Maintain regular and prompt attendance
• Perform after hours work as required (nights and weekends)
• Assist with emergency response as needed by city hall and local EOC
• Ensure that anyone entering the courtroom had been "screened" according to established protocols and/or policies
• Maintain order and security in the courtroom when court is in session, and notify any possible threat
• Assist Municipal Court Judge in documentation court business and other required paperwork
• Provide oral and printed information to persons attending court
• Confirm arraignment documentation list with municipal jail for judges review
• Work as a liaison with the police department law enforcement court security committee member

What This Job Offers

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