Bailiff Security (U) #10109088-24300, At-will, Full-Time, Perm, in Rio Rancho, NM

Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

EAP

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid vacation and sick leave

11 paid holidays

Paid parental leave

457(b) plan

Retirement Plan

Flexible work locations

Stay Well Health Center care

Bilingual compensation

Training and career development

Tuition reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court seeks a Bailiff Security (U) to ensure courthouse safety and smooth court operations in Rio Rancho, NM. This at-will, full-time role requires alertness, professional conduct, and the ability to respond to incidents during hearings.

The Bailiff will monitor security equipment, escort jurors when needed, assist judges, and coordinate with law enforcement on inmate transportation. Training is provided for court procedures.

Qualifications

• Education: high school diploma or GED required.
• Experience: 1 year in security, law enforcement, or legal setting; 6 months in security/law enforcement.
• Security training provided for court operations.

Responsibilities

• Identify and deter suspicious activities and contraband.
• Maintain courtroom order and assist judges, jurors, and parties.
• Set up and manage courtroom during hearings and trials.
• Coordinate inmate transport with law enforcement.
• Assist attorneys with equipment needs for hearings.
• Manage exhibits and evidence custody.
• Support juror procedures and time records.

Skills

Court procedures

Security management

Safety practices

Evacuation procedures

Fire alarm systems

Metal detectors

Security equipment

Mobile x-ray

First aid

Fire/police reporting

Electronic equipment

Judiciary protocols

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year security/law enforcement experience

Tools

None

Job description

Bailiff Security (U) #10109088-24300, At-will, Full-Time, Perm, in Rio Rancho, NM

# of Positions: 1

Opening Date: 10-20-2026 - Close Date: 11-04-2026

Target Pay Range/Rate: $15.000 - $28.04 hourly OR $31,200 - $58,323 annually

The Thirteenth Judicial District Court is recruiting for a full-time, at-will, classified, Bailiff Security (U) #10109088-24300 position in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES

• The Bailiff Security is responsible for identifying and deterring suspicious activities, inappropriate behavior, and illegal contraband, and preventing in-courtroom communication, and contraband transfer between inmates and the public.
• Ensures proper behavior in the courtroom for all proceedings, provides customer service, and assists Judges, jurors, and other parties as needed.
• Sets up and takes care of the courtroom during proceedings.
• Coordinates with law enforcement agencies on the transportation of inmates to and from the courthouse and/or courtroom.
• Works with attorneys who may need special equipment for a hearing.
• Maintains, requests, and secures exhibits entered as evidence during proceedings or until handed off at the end of trial to appropriate personnel.
• Assists in the assembly of potential jurors and instructs jurors on processes.
• Provides customer service and maintain contact with jurors during a trial.
• Maintains juror time records, takes roll-call, and ensures jurors are seated properly.
• Ensures all parties are present for each hearing.
• Assists in the document flow from the Judge to the attorney and/or pro se parties.
• Acts as a liaison with local law enforcement agencies.
• Trains and supports other bailiffs.
• Announces Judge’s entrance into and departure from the courtroom and ensures proper decorum is maintained in the courtroom during proceedings.
• Navigate Odyssey to assist judges during hearings.
• May assist in emergency situations.
• May provide backup assistance in the event of unanticipated disturbances.
• May complete incident reports.
• May perform Court Monitor duties.
• May assist during special events, e.g., setup and teardown of courtrooms for special events i.e. investiture ceremonies, mock trials, Supreme Court oral arguments, etc.
• May obtain files and Judge’s notes of upcoming cases for the Judge’s review.
• May assemble files in the order cases are to be heard for the day.
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES/QUALIFICATIONS

The successful applicant should demonstrate knowledge of general court procedures, security management and safety practices, evacuation procedures, fire alarm systems; metal detectors, security equipment, mobile x-ray inspection systems; safety and security processes, first aid techniques, fire and police reporting procedures, electronic equipment, and judiciary and courtroom protocols.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The following functions are representative, but not all-inclusive of the work environment and physical demands an employee may expect to encounter in performing tasks assigned to this job. Work is performed in an office or court setting. A valid driver's license and travel may be required. The assigned work schedule may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. The employee must regularly interact positively with co-workers, clients, the public, judges, and justices.

* This job description is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions performed

BENEFITS

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx, Short, and Long Term Disability Insurance Programs, employee assistance program (EAP) [http://www.mybenefitsnm.com/]
• State paid life insurance, supplemental and dependent life insurance
• Optional flexible spending accounts for medical, day-care, and travel expenses
• Paid vacation and sick leave up to eight (8) weeks
• Eleven (11) paid holidays
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• Lifetime Defined Benefits Retirement Plan [http://www.nmpera.org/]
• Flexible work schedules and alternative work locations*
• Free health care, Rx, and lab work at the facility (Stay Well Health Center) in Santa Fe, NM
• Bilingual compensation*
• Training and career development opportunities
• Higher education opportunities, educational leave, and tuition reimbursement
• May qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• May receive overtime holiday or shift differential pay*
• May receive physical fitness leave*
• *These benefits vary by job classification or need*

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: A high school diploma or GED.
• Education Substitution: None.
• Experience: One (1) year of experience in security, law enforcement, or legal setting, of which six (6) months must have been in law enforcement and/or security work.
• Experience Substitution: Relevant post-secondary education may substitute for general experience at a rate of thirty (30) semester hours equals one (1) year of experience. Education or other relevant experience may not substitute for the six (6) months of required law enforcement and/or security experience.
• Other: Selected candidates will receive additional security training specific to the court. Training may include operation of security and metal detecting equipment, and standard first aid training, which includes Adult CPR, Automated External Defibrillator (AED).