Courthouse Security - Bailiff

Cooke County Texas • Gainesville, TX

17h

About The Position

Cooke County is seeking qualified and dedicated candidates for the position of Courthouse Security-Bailiff. The Courthouse Security - Bailiff discharges special law enforcement duties for a designated court and provides security for the Cooke County courthouse and other Cooke County buildings and property as directed. The Bailiff is responsible for, but not limited to, courtroom security, jury instruction, handling and caretaking. The Bailiff will maintain order and control of prisoners and the general public's decorum while in the courtroom. When directed by the judge, the Bailiff will make arrests within the courtroom ensuring that prisoners are properly secured. The Bailiff is responsible for all clerical duties and court docket execution as may be required. At all times, the Bailiff will discharge all duties with professional bearing, courtesy and tact. During the discharge of courtroom duties, the Bailiff will act at the direction of the presiding judge of the court. When not actively engaged with courtroom duties, the Bailiff is subject to the directions from the Supervisor of Courthouse Security. The Courthouse Security Deputy may be directed or required to perform additional tasks not enumerated here. Must possess an ACTIVE Texas Peace Officer Certification from the Law Enforcement Commission. Minimum 2 YEARS experience as a Peace Officer is required. Must possess a valid Texas driver's license. Must never have been convicted of a Family Violence, Felony or Class A offense - No Class B Misdemeanor charge or above pending, or final conviction of Class B within the last 10 years. Must pass the Texas Law Enforcement Commission mandated Physical and Psychological requirements. Cooke County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements

• Must possess an ACTIVE Texas Peace Officer Certification from the Law Enforcement Commission
• Minimum 2 YEARS experience as a Peace Officer is required
• Must possess a valid Texas driver's license
• Must never have been convicted of a Family Violence, Felony or Class A offense
• No Class B Misdemeanor charge or above pending, or final conviction of Class B within the last 10 years
• Must pass the Texas Law Enforcement Commission mandated Physical and Psychological requirements

Responsibilities

• Courtroom security
• Jury instruction
• Handling and caretaking
• Maintain order and control of prisoners
• Maintain order and control of the general public's decorum while in the courtroom
• Make arrests within the courtroom ensuring that prisoners are properly secured
• Clerical duties
• Court docket execution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed