Occupation
Bailiffs
Maintain order in courts of law.
$56,600 medianBelow-avg outlookTraining or associate
O*NET 31.0 · 33-3011.00
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Screen persons entering courthouse using magnetometers, x-ray machines, and other devices to collect and retain unauthorized firearms and other contraband.
- 02Maintain order in courtroom during trial and guard jury from outside contact.
- 03Stop people from entering courtroom while judge charges jury.
- 04Provide assistance to the public, such as directions to court offices.
- 05Maintain court docket.
- 06Provide jury escort to restaurant and other areas outside of courtroom to prevent jury contact with public.
- 07Arrest persons in court when arrest warrants have been issued.
- 08Report need for police or medical assistance to sheriff's office.
- 09Check courtroom for security and cleanliness and assure availability of sundry supplies, such as notepads, for use by judge, jurors, and attorneys.
- 10Announce entrance of judge.
- 11Escort prisoners to and from courthouse and maintain custody of prisoners during court proceedings.
- 12Screen, control, and handle evidence and exhibits during court proceedings.
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What the posting will be called
BailiffCourt BailiffCourt OfficerCourt Security OfficerCourt ConstableCourt DeputyDeputy BailiffDeputy Court Services SheriffSecurity Officer
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Knowledge the job leans on
Public Safety and SecurityLaw and GovernmentEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServicePsychologyAdministration and ManagementEducation and TrainingAdministrative
Skills that carry over from service
Social PerceptivenessJudgment and Decision MakingTime ManagementPersuasionService OrientationComplex Problem SolvingCoordinationNegotiation