BAILIFF

Washoe County; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Reno Justice Court in Reno, NV is seeking a commissioned bailiff to provide security and operational support within the courthouse. The role involves maintaining courtroom and perimeter security and assisting attorneys and patrons with court procedures.

The position is a commissioned, full-time role requiring Nevada POST certification or equivalent, a Nevada driver's license, and a high school diploma or GED, with background checks and medical/psychological evaluations as part of the process.

Qualifications

• Equivalent combination of formal education and applicable related experience may be considered.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least two years of commissioned law enforcement work experience

Responsibilities

• Maintain courtroom, building, and perimeter security.
• Supervise and transport inmates within the courthouse.
• Assist attorneys and patrons with questions regarding court operations.

Skills

Two years of commissioned law enforce-

Court security

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nevada POST Basic Category I or II certificate

Nevada driver’s license

Job description

SALARY:

$36.15 - $47.00 hourly ($75,192.00 – $97,760.00 annually)

$32.30 - $42.00 if PERS Police/Fire qualified ($67,184.00 - $87,360.00 annually)

Under direct supervision of the chief bailiff, performs various security, law enforcement, and operational support functions for the Court such as maintaining courtroom, building, and perimeter security; supervising and transporting inmates within the courthouse; and assisting attorneys and patrons with questions regarding court operations. Specific duties and responsibilities vary depending upon the assigned court function or assigned project. This is a commissioned position, and applicants must maintain Nevada P.O.S.T standards at time of hire and annually thereafter as mandated by Nevada Revised Statutes to maintain employment as a court bailiff.

This is an open competitive recruitment being conducted to fill a current vacancy at the Reno Justice Court. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

Equivalent combination of formal education and applicable related experience may be considered.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least two years of commissioned law enforcement work experience

License or Certification

• Nevada driver’s license required
• Nevada POST Basic Category I or II certificate required.

Upon a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate must pass a background investigation which includes:

• Complete and submit a personal history statement
• Submit a set of fingerprints
• Successfully complete a computerized voice stress analysis (CVSA) examination
• Submit to a psychological examination
• Pass a thorough medical examination in accordance with MAC 289.110
• Submit to a drug screening test
• Complete a Reno Justice Court Employment Application

Any failure to be candid and honest in any phase of the process will result in immediate rejection of any candidate. Honesty and trustworthiness are important characteristics of the court bailiff.

DEADLINE TO APPLY

Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

SELECTION PROCESS

Complete application packets will be reviewed for minimum qualifications. Candidates are chosen from information provided in a cover letter and resume will be invited to participate in an interview.

Reference and background checks, including fingerprinting, are required of candidates who receive an offer of employment. All offers of employment are contingent upon passing a background investigation.

Positions within Reno Justice Court are considered positions of public confidence and trust, and all employees must adhere to the Nevada Supreme Court Judicial Model Code of Conduct. Additionally, Reno Justice Court employees are at-will employees of the judicial branch of government and are not covered by any collective bargaining unit. Employees may be released from employment at any time without reason or cause.

Reno Justice Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer