Court Bailiff & Civil Process Officer

Tarrant County; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant County invites applications for a role ensuring civil process service, warrant execution, and courtroom security across county facilities. The position supports the District Attorney's Office and law enforcement partners in maintaining public safety and lawful process.

The ideal candidate holds an associate degree (or equivalent), a Texas driver's license, and TCOLE certification with firearm proficiency, and is prepared for varied duties from courtroom duties to field enforcement.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 60 hours college with 3 years law enforcement experience, or a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice with 1 year experience, or 5 years of law enforcement experience, or equivalent combination per 30 hours = 1 year of experience.
• Valid Texas Driver's License.
• TCOLE Certification and demonstration of firearm proficiency.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Executes civil process, writs and warrants.
• Assists District Attorney's Office and Probation with arrests.
• Patrols area and maintains precinct crime-prevention awareness.
• Provides enforcement at civil standbys.
• Performs refuse and traffic enforcement.
• Assists all law enforcement agencies.
• Collects executions on judgments.
• Prepares court documents for return after execution.
• Provides security for courthouse and acts as court bailiff.
• Maintains and secures the courtroom.
• Assists the public with information and direction in court or County facility.
• Assists court personnel with jury services or sequestering a jury panel.
• Conducts warrant checks or confirms warrants on defendants.
• Provides security for all County buildings or departments as requested.
• May perform some administrative duties for the Judge.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Texas Driver's License

TCOLE Certification

Education

Associate degree

60 college hours

Bachelor's in Criminal Justice

5 years law enforcement experience

Job description

Tarrant County invites applications for a role ensuring civil process service, warrant execution, and courtroom security across county facilities. The position supports the District Attorney's Office and law enforcement partners in maintaining public safety and lawful process.

The ideal candidate holds an associate degree (or equivalent), a Texas driver's license, and TCOLE certification with firearm proficiency, and is prepared for varied duties from courtroom duties to field enforcement.