Bailiff - Misdemeanor Associate Court - Administration
About The Position
The Bailiff serves as the judge’s personal security officer, maintains custody of prisoners in the courtroom, and provides security and decorum. The role includes courtroom management, operations, and security. A key function is maintaining a positive, cooperative attitude, working as a team member, functioning under intense time pressure, responding positively to supervision, and treating prisoners and others appearing before the court with respect. The position may also perform related duties as required or assigned and requires the physical, mental, and emotional ability to perform its essential duties. The Bailiff provides protection to the judge and others in the courtroom; prepares the courtroom and assists the judge with legal proceedings; calls court to order and escorts judges; maintains courtroom security and control; searches the courtroom and, as needed, individuals; takes custody of people sentenced or with outstanding warrants; fingerprints defendants; assists witnesses, attorneys, and court personnel; transports defendants; prepares affidavits, jail orders, and bond forms; secures court facilities at the end of the day; maintains Associate Court 1 docket statistics; and serves on advisory boards as requested. The Bailiff may also perform duties of the Administrative Secretary and courtroom duties of the Court Coordinator. This is a non-supervisory position. The Bailiff receives supervision from Associate Judge #1 and performs other duties as requested by the Presiding Judge or Associate Court 1 Judge.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides 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, court 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 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, mental, and emotional ability to perform the essential duties, including regularly standing and walking and frequently lifting or moving objects weighing up to 20 pounds or more.
- Ability to meet the job's vision requirements, including close, distance, peripheral, and color vision, and the ability to focus.
- Ability to work cooperatively as a team member, function under intense time pressure, respond positively to supervision, and treat prisoners and others appearing before the court with respect.
Responsibilities
- Protect the judge and other people in the courtroom.
- Prepare the courtroom for legal proceedings and assist the judge with preparation, 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 and search individuals as needed.
- Procure and post court dockets.
- Arrest or take custody of people sentenced or with outstanding warrants.
- Fingerprint defendants.
- Assist witnesses, attorneys, and court personnel during proceedings as needed or directed.
- Transport defendants within the courtroom or as directed.
- Prepare affidavits of non-appearance for bond forfeitures, jail orders, and bond forms.
- Secure the courtroom and court offices at the end of the day.
- Maintain docket statistics for Associate Court 1.
- Serve on advisory boards as requested.
- May perform Administrative Secretary duties and the courtroom duties of the Court Coordinator.
- Perform other duties as requested or assigned by the Presiding Judge or Associate Court 1 Judge.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
