Bailiff-District Court

White Pine County; Ely (NV); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

White Pine County invites applications for a full-time Bailiff - District Court in Ely, Nevada. The role maintains security, decorum and safety in court sessions and public access hours, supporting judges and staff.

The position requires strong administrative skills, ability to articulate rules, and the capacity to resolve conflicts. Candidates must meet POST requirements, hold a Class C license, and obtain CPR/First Aid within six months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Nevada Class C Driver's License.
• Nevada Category I POST Certification in good standing.
• CPR, AED and First Aid certification within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security, safety, and decorum in the courtroom and public facilities.
• Monitor entrance points and assist with crowd control during court sessions.
• Protect Judges, court personnel, attorneys and the public.
• Record-keeping and reporting as requested.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate with authorities as needed.

Skills

Administrative skillset

Policy & procedure articulation

Conflict resolution

Emergency procedures training

Reporting and records

Judicial decorum

Public safety awareness

Driver's license

CPR/First Aid

Education

High school diploma/GED

Nevada POST Certification

Job description

Position

Bailiff - District Court

Schedule

Full Time

Location

Ely, NV

Salary

$28.55 - $31.23 per hour

Summary

Responsible for maintaining security, safety, and decorum in an assigned court and associated public facilities while the court is in session and during public access hours.

Minimum/Preferred Requirements

• Administrative skillset.
• Ability to articulate rules, policies and procedures.
• Resolve conflict and heightened situations.
• Ability to train staff in emergency and evacuation procedures.
• Compiling and summarizing information and preparing periodic or special reports as requested.
• Ability to use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines
• Skills in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with staff, coworkers, and the public.
• Ability to maintain business like decorum in the courthouse at all times.
• Physical ability to protect Judges, all Court personnel, Attorneys, visitors and Court property.
• Ability to conduct Internal and external perimeter security walks.
• Monitors scanning equipment, general public and prisoners at bailiff station, security gate or in the courtroom to ensure safety as directed by the Court.
• Ability to take emergency action and or notify emergency personnel as situations warrant; may administer basic first aid or CPR if required.
• Record-keeping principles and practices.
• Reading and explaining rules, policies, and procedures.
• Compiling and summarizing information and preparing periodic or special reports.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines
• Establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with staff, coworkers, and the public.
• Nevada Class C Driver's License.
• Nevada Category I POST Certification (must remain in good standing).
• CPR, AED, and First Aid certification within six (6) months of date of employment.
• High school diploma/GED; AND two (2) years of experience in law enforcement or public safety; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.