BAILIFF

Weslacotx; Weslaco (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal court in Texas is seeking a court Bailiff responsible for providing security for the courtroom and staff as well as ensuring order during court proceedings. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of related work experience, a high school diploma, and must pass a criminal background check. Bilingual English/Spanish speakers are preferred. This role entails assisting judges with documentation and maintaining courtroom security. Opportunities for overtime may be available.

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment criminal background check and drug screen at City's expense.
• Three to five years of related work experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide security for courtroom and staff.
• Assist Municipal Court Judge with documentation.
• Notify any possible threat in the courtroom.

Skills

Critical thinking

Laws and courtroom procedures

Proficient oral communication

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Monitoring

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent (GED)

Job description

Job Summary

The court Bailiff will provide security for the courtroom and staff as well as courtroom related functions for arraignments and all municipal court proceedings.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintain regular and prompt attendance; physically present to work.
• Performs after hours work as required (nights and weekends)
• Assist with emergency response as needed by city hall and local EOC.
• Ensure that anyone entering the courtroom had been "screened" according to established protocols and/or policies.
• Maintain order and security in the courtroom when court is in session, and notify any possible threat.
• Assists Municipal Court Judge in documentation court business and other required paperwork.
• Provide oral and printed information to persons attending court.
• Confirms arraignment documentation list with municipal jail for judges review.
• Works as a liaison with the police department law enforcement court security committee member.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• Must have High School diploma, or equivalent (GED)
• Three (3) to five (5) years of related work experience to perform such job.
• Applicant must pass pre-employment criminal background check and drug screen at City's expense.
• Applicant must have current valid Class "C" Driver's License and be insurable.
• Must have high school diploma; or equivalent.
• Must successfully complete Emergency Management and Incident Command Training within first three months of hire date.
• Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skill

• Critical thinking.
• Laws and courtroom procedures.
• Proficient oral, interpersonal and written communication.
• Monitoring
• Computer literacy.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk.
• Occasional walking, standing, and stooping.
• Occasional lifting, moving, or positioning objects up to 30lbs.

Confidentiality

On a regular basis, employee has access to confidential information including official personnel files and client records.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned to this position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.