Bailiff (Director of Security)

City of Fairfield (OH); Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfield Municipal Court is seeking a proactive Bailiff (Director of Security) to lead court security, supervise deputies and coordinate daily operations. You will oversee security equipment, dockets, and prisoner transport, while coordinating arraignments and interpreter services.

The role requires extensive security leadership experience, Ohio licensing, and strong collaboration with law enforcement. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Ten years leadership experience in security or related field.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license and insurability.
• OPOTA firearm qualification or current certification.
• Basic computer competence including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to recognize and respond to stressful situations.
• CPR/First Aid/AED, Taser, De-escalation certifications.
• Training in building security and active-shooter is a plus.
• Ability to collaborate with local law enforcement.
• Knowledge of Ohio criminal court system and law.
• Reliable attendance and strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise Bailiffs; ensure court security.
• Lead security operations and oversee equipment and vehicles.
• Manage daily docket, transport and care of prisoners, oath administration.
• Schedule video arraignments; fingerprint defendants; arrange interpreters.
• Coordinate annual safety trainings; ensure compliance with laws and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Security awareness

Problem solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team work

Stress management

Training ability

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nature of Work:

Provides exceptional leadership, motivation and supervisory responsibilities for directing, training and overseeing the Deputy Bailiffs and for ensuring the security of the Court. The Bailiff is a professional position created by Ohio Revised Code §1901.32 and reports to the Judge and to the Court Administrator. He or she must maintain effective working relationships with the Judge, Court employees, law enforcement, prisoners and the general public.

Hours:

Monday – Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM; Friday 7:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Bailiff is responsible for the security of the Court building, including but not limited to providing security detail in the lobby and courtrooms. Maintains servicing and maintenance for all security equipment including court vehicles. Provides leadership and direction to all Court employees in fulfilling the Court’s desire to maintain a secure facility. Performs monthly checks of the duress buttons and of the emergency evacuation devices to ensure they are in proper working order.

Daily duties include but are not limited to triaging and calling the case docket; overseeing the transport and care of prisoners; ensuring the daily recording of the docket through FTR Gold and its safe-keeping; administering oaths to witnesses and jurors; scheduling daily video arraignments with the Butler County jail; fingerprinting Defendants using LiveScan; navigating telephone system to utilize language interpreters and maintaining integrity in the courtroom by controlling the demeanor of participants.

The Bailiff and Deputy Bailiffs are responsible to deliver the daily deposit and subpoenas. They are also called upon to immobilize vehicles and to coordinate the eviction Set-Outs.

The Bailiff coordinates annual safety trainings for Court employees. Plans, directs and evaluates all Court operations to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules and Court policies, including compliance with the Ohio Court Security Standards.

Maintains records of security incidents, equipment preventative maintenance, certifications of inspections, and security ID badges for access controls. Attends conferences for the purpose of maintaining advanced techniques in security devices and controls.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

The following physical demands are typically exhibited by position incumbents performing this job’s essential duties and responsibilities. These physical demands are not and should not be construed to be job qualification standards but are illustrated to help identify tasks that are required by the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

While performing the duties of this job, the Bailiff frequently sits and stands for extended periods of time and may sometimes be called upon to protect the Judge and Court visitors from physical harm. Must be able to see details of objects on the security monitors, in the courtroom and at the end of the corridor. Must be able to isolate and quickly respond to signs of danger. The Bailiff must have sufficient clarity of speech and hearing which permits him or her to discern verbal instructions and to communicate effectively with others.

Position Qualifications:

The ideal candidate must be committed to excellence, team oriented, effectively manage time and tasks, detailed oriented, problem solver, deal with unruly personalities daily and

1. Minimum ten years demonstrated leadership experience in the security field, law enforcement and/or probation or related field.

2. Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license and maintain insurability under the City of Fairfield’s vehicle insurance policy.

3. Must successfully complete OPOTA firearm qualification upon hire or provide current certification and maintain firearm proficiency.

4. Basic computer competence including Microsoft Office.

5. Ability to recognize and react to stressful situations.

6. Must possess and maintain CPR/First Aid/AED, Taser, Unarmed Sef-Defense, Verbal De-escalation certifications, registrations or licenses.

7. Training in building security and active-shooter situations a plus. Knowledge of detection equipment and other screening devices.

8. Ability to cultivate and nurture a working relationship with local law enforcement including the Fairfield Police Department and the Butler County Sheriff’s Office.

9. Working knowledge of the Ohio criminal court system and Ohio law.

10. Reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and trustworthy.

Nature of “At-Will” Employment:

The Bailiff (Director of Security) serves solely at the pleasure of the Judge. “At-Will” positions can be terminated or modified without cause with no recourse, totally upon the discretion of the Judge or his designee(s).

The person selected will undergo a background investigation, fingerprinting, drug screen and be subject to random drug testing during employment.

The City of Fairfield provides full-time employees with a wide range of benefits including Health, Dental and Life/AD&D insurance as well as vacation, personal and sick time. All full-time employees participate in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).

Open until filled.

THE FAIRFIELD MUNICIPAL COURT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, AND WILL NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY, AGE OR ANCESTRY.