Court Bailiff - Courtroom Support & Security

New Mexico Courts; Lovington (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Flexible schedules

Job summary

The Fifth Judicial District Court in Lea County, Lovington, New Mexico seeks a full-time Bailiff (At-Will) to maintain courtroom decorum, assist judges, jurors, and parties, and coordinate with law enforcement for inmate transport. The role is unarmed, with a target pay range of $15.00 to $20.61 per hour and standard court hours. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.

to 5:00 p.m. Finalist may be subject to a background check.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general court procedures and security practices.
• Ability to operate safety equipment and manage courtroom safety.
• Familiarity with evacuation procedures and fire alarm systems.
• Understand judiciary and courtroom protocols.
• May be subject to a background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist Judges, Jurors, and parties during courtroom proceedings.
• Ensure proper behavior in the courtroom.
• Set up and maintain the courtroom during proceedings.
• Coordinate with law enforcement on transport of inmates.
• Manage exhibits and evidence.
• Enter dispositions into the case management system.
• Swear in witnesses and parties.
• Perform Court Monitor duties.
• Trains and supports other bailiffs.
• Announce Judge's entrance/exit and maintain decorum.

Skills

Courtroom procedures

Security management

Safety practices

Evacuation procedures

Fire alarm systems

Judiciary protocols

Job description

The Fifth Judicial District Court in Lea County, Lovington, New Mexico seeks a full-time Bailiff (At-Will) to maintain courtroom decorum, assist judges, jurors, and parties, and coordinate with law enforcement for inmate transport. The role is unarmed, with a target pay range of $15.00 to $20.61 per hour and standard court hours. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.

to 5:00 p.m. Finalist may be subject to a background check.