Bailiff

Crow Wing, County of•Brainerd, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a Bailiff in the Judicial Center– where integrity, dedication, and service define our mission. As guardians of our community, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism while fostering trust and providing peace of mind for those we serve. Put your safety, security and communication skills to use as part of a dynamic team dedicated to maintaining order and structure during legal proceedings. The Judicial Security/Bailiffs will be called in to work as needed. The main role is to ensure the public, jury, legal teams, witnesses and defendants proceed through trials and other court proceedings with the required decorum and courtroom security. By enforcing courtroom rules and regulations. Work is performed under limited supervision of the Sergeant. During trials, bailiffs act as security. They maintain a secure court room and accompany jurors while they are in the judicial center. They prevent jurors, case parties or other people from discussing the trial to prevent bias, jurors must remain impartial. Bailiffs also escort inmates, jurors or witnesses into and out of the court room. At times, the bailiffs will assist in handling evidence or exhibits. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or Equivalent
Strong communication and conflict management skills.
First Aid/CPR/AED certifications required within six months of hire.
Oral Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Problem Sensitivity -- The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Selective Attention -- The ability to concentrate on a task over a period without being distracted.
Speech Clarity -- The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Oral Comprehension -- The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Reading Comprehension -- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Critical Thinking -- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Nice To Haves

Public Safety and Security -- Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Law and Government -- Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

Responsibilities

Serves as an officer of the court; acts as a civil processor by serving judge’s orders; ensures evidence and court documents at trial are secured; assists judge and court personnel in distributing court documents.
Provides security for those under court protection; maintains order and ensures security in Courtrooms; segregates jurors from public, evidence, witnesses, and defendants; controls movement of jurors after selection.
Providing security if a jury is sequestered.
Relaying messages from jurors to the court and their families.
Completing required paperwork and reports.
Take attendance of jurors, and notify court staff if a juror is not present or if there are other concerns.
Bailiffs escort jurors to and from the jury assembly, deliberation room, and the court room.
Provides immediate medical attention to employees and public; notified appropriate agencies for assistance.
Performs all other duties as assigned in a professional and effective manner.
Provide jurors exhibits, instructions and their verdict forms as directed for deliberation.
Maintain communication with court staff regarding the status of juror’s attendance, concerns or questions during the trial process.
Bailiffs keep track of jurors, including taking attendance, notifying court staff of potential issues.