Deputy Bailiff

City of Cleveland•0118 - Muni Court Housing, OH

About The Position

The Housing Court Specialist Deputy Bailiff is responsible for the safety and security of the Cleveland Municipal Court, Housing Division, and for processing and enforcing court orders. The position supports court hearings and personnel, monitors virtual hearings, processes court documents, and carries out court orders, including supervising court-ordered move-outs. The role requires meeting physical demands that include standing or walking for at least six hours per day, pushing and pulling up to 75 pounds, and lifting at least 50 pounds. The employee is expected to follow court policies and procedures, perform work accurately and on time, meet productivity standards, and communicate regularly with the supervisor. This is an at-will position serving at the pleasure of the Court and is not part of a bargaining unit.

Requirements

Must be eligible and able to pass the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) Basic Bailiff Academy/Private Security Firearms Training.
Must be able to pass a psychological evaluation to carry a firearm.
Comprehensive knowledge of court procedures and policies.
Proficiency with a personal computer and Microsoft Office products, or ability to learn them, including Word, Outlook, Excel, Zoom, and Webex.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in spoken and written English with diverse audiences.
Dependability, reliability, and an excellent attendance record.
Valid Ohio Driver's License.
Ability to stand or walk at least six hours per day, push and pull up to 75 pounds, and lift at least 50 pounds.
Ability to prioritize work, work independently without daily direct supervision, and demonstrate strong time-management, organizational, and detail-oriented skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with judges, court employees, lawyers, outside agencies, businesses, and the public.
Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information.
Ability to interact professionally with people from diverse geographic, socioeconomic, religious, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.
Professional appearance and demeanor appropriate to representing the Court.
Patience, objectivity, maturity, effectiveness under stress, initiative, adaptability, and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

Secure court sessions and protect and assist court personnel and the public.
Assist judges, magistrates, or staff attorneys during court hearings.
Monitor virtual hearings held by the judge and magistrates.
Serve and enforce court orders.
Process court documents, including attachments, evictions, contempt citations, criminal warrants, summonses, and subpoenas.
Assist with handling case files and presenting them at hearings.
Escort defendants and other individuals to the bench or other court offices.
Escort and secure prisoners.
Supervise court-ordered move-outs.
Search the interior and exterior of premises when executing move-outs.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Court.
Follow court policies, guidelines, practices, and procedures; complete work accurately and promptly; meet department productivity standards; and communicate regularly with the supervisor.