Court Security Bailiff

City of Shawnee, KS•Shawnee, KS

55d•$24•Onsite

About The Position

The Court Security Bailiff provides security and protection to employees and citizens in the courtroom, common areas, and offices of the Municipal Court. The Courtroom Bailiff and Security Officer maintains order and conduct in the courtroom during dockets, arrests and detains persons as ordered by the Judge, provides public assistance, and completes record checks and fingerprinting. The starting salary for this part-time, non-benefits eligible position is $23.50 per hour, DOQ.

Requirements

High school diploma or the equivalent.
Certified Law Enforcement Officer issued through the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC).
Five years experience as a certified Law Enforcement Officer.
Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the responsibilities identified in this job posting may also be considered.

Responsibilities

Provides direct physical security to all persons present in the courtroom and in the Municipal Court common areas.
Provides security and protection to all employees in the Municipal Court offices.
Ensures appropriate conduct and behavior in the courtroom.
Provides enforcement of the law within the boundaries of assigned work area.
Serves as the court Bailiff by calling the docket and announcing the Judge.
Prepares courtroom for court sessions, including start up of the metal detector.
Responsible for securing courtroom.
Directs attorneys, spectators and others to their proper locations.
Listens and responds to questions or inquiries from persons or attorneys attending court.
Remains professional and serves as a resource at all times.
Inspects vehicles to verify corrected violations as needed or when requested by the Judge.
Completes criminal history record checks as needed, specifically checking for warrants.
Communicates with Police Dispatch on outstanding warrants.
Completes required fingerprinting of defendants as needed.
Participates in Division meetings, Department meetings and staff retreat as needed.
Notify Court Administrator of any equipment malfunctions or building maintenance issues.