Auxiliary Court Officer

Collin County; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision plans

Paid holidays

PTO 24 days first year

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Collin County is seeking candidates for the position of Auxiliary Court Officer (Bailiff). The role focuses on providing safety and security for the judge and courtroom staff while assisting with auxiliary court operations and visiting judges.

The officer will work under the direction of the Local Administrative Judge. Responsibilities include maintaining order, managing dockets and juries, coordinating jury panels, and handling warrants for defendants who do not appear.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 2 years of law enforcement experience required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) certification and a Texas driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety and security for the judge, courtroom personnel, and others in the courtroom by maintaining order and security.
• Handle and control court dockets, schedules, caseloads, and manage juries for Auxiliary Court and CAC dockets.
• Coordinate jury panels by transporting jurors, assisting seating, striking the jury list, retrieving witnesses, and maintaining security outside the jury room during deliberations.
• Research outstanding warrants and process defendants who do not appear; process warrant applications submitted to judges.
• Perform other duties as assigned for efficient court management.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

TCOLE Certification

Texas Driver's License

Job description

Collin County is seeking candidates for the position of Auxiliary Court Officer (Bailiff).

A Court Officer is responsible for, but not limited to, providing safety and security for the judge, courtroom personnel, and others in the courtroom. In addition, the Auxiliary Court Officer will assist with the management and coordination of Auxiliary court operations and visiting judges. Work is performed under the direction of the Local Administrative Judge.

Primary Functions

• Providing safety and security for the judge, courtroom personnel, and others in the courtroom by maintaining order and security. Recognizing and handling potential problems, supervising inmate movement, and making arrests when necessary.
• Handling and controlling the court dockets and trials, schedules, caseloads, and managing juries for both the Auxiliary Court and Crimes Against Children (CAC) dockets.
• Coordinating jury panels by transporting jurors, assisting with seating, striking the jury list, retrieving witnesses, and maintaining security outside the jury room during deliberations.
• Researching outstanding warrants and processing defendants who do not appear. Processing all search and arrest warrant applications submitted to judge(s).
• Performing other duties as assigned or needed for efficient court management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a level of education equivalent to four years of high school.
• Must have at least two years of experience in Law Enforcement.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Certification.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.

Candidates will be required to work with the Collin County Sheriff's Office to complete the required steps for their TCOLE Peace Officer license to be held by the Sheriff's Office. These steps include, but are not limited to:

• Personal History Statement and required documentation
• Background check
• Psychological test
• F5R verification

Workplace and Benefits

Collin County offers a fast-paced working environment, 200% retirement match with employee contributions earning 7% interest, 100% tuition reimbursement, affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, 10 paid holidays annually, 24 days of PTO in your first year of employment with balance rollover from year-to-year, county-provided life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and other optional participation benefits. You can read more about the comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long and short term disability on the Collin County website.

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