Court Bailiff (CD)

Hanover County Government•Hanover, VA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Hanover County Sheriff’s Office is seeking candidates for current and future Court Bailiff positions. This is a sworn position where the incumbent performs responsible protective service and human support work in providing security in the court rooms. The Court Bailiff position is part of Hanover County’s Career Development Plan (CD) and has five (5) levels ranging from Court Bailiff to Court Bailiff – Career. The Court Bailiff reports to the Lieutenant-Court Services or Sergeant-Court Services and supervises no staff. Starting annual salary is $61,983 plus excellent benefits.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older by academy graduation.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Minimum vision of 20/100 correctable to 20/40.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to successfully complete the appropriate training as prescribed by the Commonwealth of Virginia for this position.
Valid driver's license (must obtain a valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver's license within 30 days of hire).
General knowledge of court procedures and of police methods, practices and procedures, required.
Knowledge of the geography of the County, required.
Ability to exercise tact and judgment in handling visitors of the court and in maintaining the behavior of prisoners.
Ability to follow oral and written instruction.
Ability to develop skill in the use of firearms.
Ability to analyze situations and adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action.
Must maintain the ability to perform the essential job functions of a sworn law enforcement officer.

Nice To Haves

Any equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable.

Responsibilities

Ensures the security and order of courtrooms prior to and during court sessions.
Transports and supervises the movement of prisoners to and from court and secures in holding cells.
Transports prisoners to other jails and institutions.
Removes unruly individuals from the courtroom.
Searches courtroom for contraband and inmates for unauthorized possession prior to court appearances.
Responds and carries out all orders of the Judge.
Serves summons, notices, warrants and capias.
Performs related work as assigned.