ASSOCIATE JUDGE'S BAILIFF - 233rd District Court

Tarrant County College; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Life and long-term disability

13 paid holidays

Wellness program

Job summary

The Judge’s Bailiff II at Tarrant County is responsible for assisting with daily court operations, providing security and safety in courtrooms, handling inmates, witnesses and clients, and making arrests when necessary. This on-site role requires firearm qualification, strong customer service, and the ability to manage multiple tasks, budgets, and coordination with court staff.

Candidates must have high school diploma or GED, two years law enforcement experience, TCLEOSE certification, and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and two years law enforcement experience.
• Peace Officer Certification through TCLEOSE.
• Working knowledge of the Court.
• Mandatory firearms qualification and physical training.
• Dependable transportation for the delivery of subpoenas.

Responsibilities

• Provides security and support functions to the Judge and staff.
• Support functions include making arrests and executing warrants.
• Maintains and secures the courtroom.
• Maintains excellent public, staff and court relationships during the course of business.
• Transports inmates from jail to court and return to jail after court appearance.
• Checks and updates court dockets prior to scheduled docket dates.
• Performs administrative duties such as answering the phone, preparing yearly budget, scheduling appointments, and related clerical tasks.
• Confirms active warrants and makes arrests; follows the Code of Judicial Conduct.
• Assists Court in obtaining and providing services relating to jury activities.
• Uses computer to order prisoners for court appearances.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Organizational skills

Team player

Microsoft Office 365

Education

High School diploma or GED

Peace Officer Certification (TCLEOSE)

Tools

Microsoft Office 365 Suite

Job description

Summary

The Judge’s Bailiff II will be responsible for assisting with the daily functions of the Court including providing security and safety in the courtrooms, handles inmates, witnesses and clients as well as make arrests when necessary.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Provides security and support functions to the Judge and staff.
• Support functions include making arrests and executing warrants.
• Maintains and secures the courtroom.
• Maintains excellent public, staff and court relationships during the course of business.
• Carries a firearm with legal authority to use it in proper circumstances and is charged with the responsibility of knowing when those circumstances are present.
• Transports inmates from jail to court and return to jail after court appearance.
• Checks and updates court dockets prior to scheduled docket dates.
• Performs occasional administrative duties such as answering the phone, preparing yearly budget, monitoring monthly budget, scheduling appointments for officials, picking up mail, review for threats, make distribution, preparing purchase orders, picking up items from supplier (Purchasing Dept.), and perform other related clerical duties.
• Confirms active warrants and makes arrest. Follows the Code of Judicial Conduct.
• Assists Court in obtaining and providing services relating to jury activities.
• Uses computer to order prisoners for court appearances.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Summary

The Judge’s Bailiff II will be responsible for assisting with the daily functions of the Court including providing security and safety in the courtrooms, handles inmates, witnesses and clients as well as make arrests when necessary.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Provides security and support functions to the Judge and staff.
• Support functions include making arrests and executing warrants.
• Maintains and secures the courtroom.
• Maintains excellent public, staff and court relationships during the course of business.
• Carries a firearm with legal authority to use it in proper circumstances and is charged with the responsibility of knowing when those circumstances are present.
• Transports inmates from jail to court and return to jail after court appearance.
• Checks and updates court dockets prior to scheduled docket dates.
• Performs occasional administrative duties such as answering the phone, preparing yearly budget, monitoring monthly budget, scheduling appointments for officials, picking up mail, review for threats, make distribution, preparing purchase orders, picking up items from supplier (Purchasing Dept.), and perform other related clerical duties.
• Confirms active warrants and makes arrest. Follows the Code of Judicial Conduct.
• Assists Court in obtaining and providing services relating to jury activities.
• Uses computer to order prisoners for court appearances.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to stay organized and know how to prioritize the workload.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Competency with computers and Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
• Advanced analytical skills.

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Two (2) years law enforcement related experience.
• Peace Officer Certification through TCLEOSE
• Working knowledge of the Court.
• Mandatory firearms qualification and physical training.
• Must have dependable transportation for the delivery of subpoenas.

Physical Demands And Work Environment & Other Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent may be required to bend, hear, keyboard, sit, stand, talk, work alone and with others, and work overtime. Must be able to lift up to 25lbs.

Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long- term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these \"basic employee benefits\" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.

• Note: These benefits are for Tarrant County employees only. For benefit information regarding Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, please contact Patrice Smith at [phone].

01 Do you have High School diploma or GED and two (2) years law enforcement related experience?

• Yes
• No

02 Do you have a Peace Officer Certification through TCLEOSE?

• Yes
• No

03 Do you have working knowledge of the Court?

• Yes
• No

04 Do you have dependable transportation for the delivery of subpoenas?

• Yes
• No

05 Do you have mandatory firearms qualification and physical training?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question