Court Bailiff

City of McDonough; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of McDonough is seeking a part-time Court Bailiff to support Municipal Court security and operations in McDonough, GA. This role focuses on protecting judges, supervising inmates, and maintaining order in the courtroom.

Responsibilities include courtroom access control, reporting, and emergency response. Requires P.O.S.T. certification, GA driver’s license, and the ability to handle high-pressure situations with professional conduct.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 0–1 year of related experience.
• P.O.S.T. certification in Law Enforcement required; taser or ability to become taser certified.
• U.S. citizenship and valid State of Georgia Driver’s License; satisfactory MVR and criminal history.
• Must meet departmental firearms qualification standards; possess and/or control of a firearm.
• Ability to operate a computer and prepare basic/comprehensive reports.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct courtroom searches for weapons and contraband prior to court.
• Lock doors, turn off lights, and maintain security in the courtroom.
• Inspect persons and packages; respond to suspicious activity with appropriate action.
• Provide security and safety, make arrests if necessary, and escort prisoners.
• Assist during emergencies and manage routine court logistics.
• Maintain professional demeanor and operate department vehicles as needed.

Skills

First aid

CPR

Public safety knowledge

Court security

Communication skills

Decision making

Education

High school diploma or GED

P.O.S.T. certification

Tools

Firearms

Taser

Radio communications

Handcuffs

Police vehicle operation

Job description

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• Location 136 KEYS FERRY ST,McDonough, GA, 30253-3213,United States
• Base Pay $44,208.00 - $70,733.00 / Year
• Employee Type Part Time

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This is a part-time position $21.25 per hour up to 29 hours weekly.

Certified Peace Officers

General Description

Court Bailiffs are sworn police officers who are assigned to assist in the operation and security of the Municipal Court of the City of Mcdonough. The Court Bailiff’s primary responsibility is court security, to include protection of the judge, controlling inmates, conducting, and providing physical security for the court. They are assigned and supervised by the Court Services Administrator.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Conducts searches of the courtroom before scheduled court for weapons and contraband.
• Responsible for locking the doors and turning off lights at end of court.
• Inspects packages and persons coming into the courtroom in a reasonable manner.
• Recognizes and handles suspicious packages/persons, using magnetometer, when needed.
• Announces the opening and closing of the Municipal Court.
• Summons officers and witnesses to testify.
• Provides general security for all persons attending court.
• Provides security and safety for the court, including keeping order in the court and making arrests if necessary.
• Provides assistance during any emergency situation, including medical, weather, fire, etc.
• Maintains custody of and escort/transfer prisoner(s).
• Attends to other court related matters at the judge’s direction or other authorized court staff.
• Maintains a dignified and professional atmosphere in the courtroom.
• Operates a department vehicle in performance of duties.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge regarding location of all fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and evacuation procedures.
• Knowledge of first aid and CPR.
• Knowledge of applicable federal laws, state laws, and city ordinances, especially the criminal and traffic codes; the laws of arrest, search and seizure; the laws regarding civil liability; the rules of evidence; and the laws and regulations regarding peace officers.
• Knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, directives, rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of the confidentiality requirements of criminal justice information and criminal history record information.
• Knowledge of the geography, road network, traffic patterns, crime patterns, public buildings, and emergency facilities of the city.
• Knowledge of GCIC operating procedures, rules and regulations, including the GCIC databases and how they interrelate.
• Knowledge of Federal Communications commission rules and regulations pertaining to Public Safety radio users and of radio system signals and codes; comprehension and use of codes on radio transmissions.
• Knowledge of general police procedures and the criminal justice system.
• Knowledge of mechanics of arrest and self-defense tactics and procedures.
• Knowledge of standard American English grammar, punctuation, spelling, and basic math.
• Knowledge of adult human behavior, cultural differences, and socio-economic problems.
• Knowledge of the signs and symptoms of mental/physical impairment.
• Knowledge of interpersonal communication skills, including tactical communication skills.
• Ability to handle difficult and emergency situations in an effective, safe, timely, and legal manner.
• Ability to read, speak, write, and spell using standard American English to complete accurate basic and comprehensive reports used by the criminal justice community and public.
• Ability to recall and relate details of incidents in the preparation of written reports or in relating information to concerned parties.
• Ability to understand and follow quickly and accurately oral and written instructions and procedures.
• Ability to obtain information through observation interview.
• Ability to successfully complete the Department’s training programs following employment/assignment.
• Ability to give accurate directions, make distinction between civil and criminal incidents, work well in a high pressure multi tasked environment amid frequent interruptions with ability to redirect focus, and if assigned as Officer in Charge, to exercise proper judgment with subordinates and the general public.
• Ability to prioritize tasks with flexibility as situation and circumstances change.
• Ability to plan, research and utilize information in the administration of duties.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations, both individually and as a team, with supervisors, peers, subordinates, other city employees, attorneys, and the general public.
• Ability to assert self appropriately as well as make decisions and solve problems.
• Ability to meet departmental firearms qualification standards and to possess and/or be in control of a firearm, under state and federal laws.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to make appropriate judgments in tense and evolving situations regarding appropriate tactics and the use of only reasonable and necessary force in order to defend oneself and others from attack and to make forcible, physical arrests.
• Ability to operate a computer.
• Ability to maintain P.O.S.T. certification.
• Ability to use a taser in the performance of duties.
• Ability to operate city vehicles in the performance of duties and/or to attend training programs.
• Ability to successfully complete the selection process for this position.
• Skill in the proficient use of all police equipment used in the performance of their job, including but not limited to firearms, radio, impact weapons, chemical weapons, and handcuffs.
• Skill in self-defense and in arresting/restraining persons.
• Skill in performing first aid and CPR techniques.
• Skill in writing legibly.
• Skill in using office equipment.

Summary

This is a part-time position $21.25 per hour up to 29 hours weekly.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or state-issued GED is required; zero (0) to 1 year of related experience ; at least twenty-one (21) years of age; United States citizen (per state law); P.O.S.T. certification in Law Enforcement is required; taser certified or ability to become taser certified; valid State of Georgia Driver’s License; satisfactory MVR; satisfactory criminal history; pass post-offer employment physical; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

ADA Compliance

Physical Ability

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use their hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, equipment, tools or controls. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, including stretching. Also frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk (to convey information and to ask questions, etc.), hear ordinary conversations on the phone or in person. Frequently lifts light objects (5-10 lbs.), utilizing proper body mechanics and techniques and potentially lift, carry or drag very heavy (more than 100 lbs) objects or persons (in emergency situations). Occasionally required to climb, push, kneel, squat, bend or stoop. Use equipment requiring a high degree of psychomotor skills (hand-eye coordination).

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make discrimination in sound. Have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading. Including color, depth perception, and field vision. Visual Acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures. Have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment. Have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, operation of machines; using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.

Environmental Factors

Essential functions are regularly performed in a courtroom and an office environment, with the possibility of high stressful conditions, which the employee must be able to remain calm and think logically . Work contains an element of personal, physical, and psychological risk, and an employee must be able to exercise personal restraint and control in a professional manner and exercise sound judgment independently in emergency situations. The employee may potentially be exposed to infectious diseases, irritating chemicals, biological hazards, flammable substances, explosives, firearms, hostile individuals or crowds, and other adverse and/or potentially life‑threatening situations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet. The employee may be subjected to rapid changes of environment from pleasant to highly dangerous and life‑threatening situations and conditions