Bailiff - Court Security - (Part-Time)

Stlouiscountymn; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Louis County is seeking a part-time bailiff in Virginia, MN to maintain order and decorum within courtrooms and adjacent areas. You will ensure the safety of judges, jurors, witnesses, attorneys, and the public, and perform security screening as needed.

The salary range shown reflects the normal 2026 hiring range; the full range including longevity pay is $21.32 - $27.80 per hour. A valid driver's license is required and veterans’ preference applies where eligible.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Candidates with related training in law enforcement, military law enforcement or private security training and/or experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and screen individuals, packages and personal items entering and leaving the courtroom.
• Assist in providing security during heightened security situations.
• Direct and escort non‑combative custodial individuals within the courthouse.

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Job description

Would you like to be responsible for maintaining order and decorum through providing security functions within courtrooms and adjacent public areas? You'll ensure the personal protection of judges, jurors, witnesses, attorneys and other persons involved with the court, including the general public. Be a part of something bigger by applying for St. Louis County's part‑time bailiff position in Virginia, MN.

The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2026. The full salary range, including longevity pay, is $21.32 - $27.80 per hour.

St. Louis County does not participate in E-Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for St. Louis County, on a full-time basis. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.

An employee in this class preserves order and control in courtrooms and common areas of the courthouses to ensure the safety of court officials, participants, and the general public. Duties include monitoring and screening individuals, packages and personal items entering and leaving the courtroom using a variety of detection methods and devices; assisting in providing security during heightened security situations; assisting with emergency medical situations as needed; obtaining defendants identifying information in accordance with applicable laws; directing and escorting non‑combative custodial individuals within the courthouse. The work is performed in accordance with established Departmental policies under the supervision and authority of the Sheriff's Office, and in conjunction with other courthouse staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT FACTORS

• CONSTANT: Stand; hearing up to 20 feet; vision; work around others; customer/public contact and work inside.
• FREQUENT: Lift and carry up to 10 pounds; push/pull up to 20 pounds; bend neck; climb stairs; feel/use fingers; grasp/handle; maintain posture; move about; reach; rotate neck; talk/speak; twist at waist; walk; hear within 5 feet; use an earphone; near, midrange and far vision; depth perception; visual accommodation; work with others; and clients with behavioral challenges.
• OCCASIONAL: Push/pull up to 70 pounds; balance; crouch/squat; reach above shoulder; sit; static neck position; stoop/bend; taste/smell; right and left wrist turn; color vision; exposure to blood‑borne pathogens; work alone; extended days; work outside and drive.
• RARE: Restrain individuals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail)

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

Candidates with related training in law enforcement, military law enforcement or private security training and/or experience are preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions for this position are listed under the "ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK" on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online at www.stlouiscountymn.gov/jobdescriptions

VETERANS PREFERENCE

• Veteran: DD214 noting character of service
• Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months
• Spouse of Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months & marriage certificate (eligible only if Veteran is unable to qualify because of the disability)
• Spouse of Deceased Veteran: DD214, Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate

Please refer to Minnesota Statute 197.455 for additional requirements.

PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS

Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.

DRUG TESTING

Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.

BACKGROUND CHECK

Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION

All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.

NON-DISCRIMINATION

St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer.