Court Security Officer: Deputy Bailiff

City of Fairfield (OH); Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Fairfield (OH) seeks a Deputy Bailiff/Court Security Officer to assist with security for the court building, including gun and equipment security, order maintenance, and docket management. The role requires strong security experience and valid Ohio credentials.

The position is full-time and salaried, with duties spanning courtroom, transport, and outer-court areas. A background check, drug screen, and ongoing certifications are required, with a commitment to safety, professionalism, and

Qualifications

• Minimum five years demonstrated experience in the security field, law enforcement and/or probation or related field, including firearms.
• Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license and ability to maintain insurability.
• Must successfully complete OPOTA firearm qualification upon hire, or provide current certification.
• Proficiency in approved security procedures, use and care of firearms, restraints and other security equipment.
• CPR/First Aid/AED, Taser, Unarmed Self-Defense, Verbal De-escalation certifications, registrations or licenses.

Responsibilities

• Assist Bailiff to ensure safety within the court facility for the Judge, staff, public and prisoners.
• Maintain compliance with the Ohio Court Security Standards.
• Assist Bailiff with maintaining order and decorum both in and outside of the courtroom.
• Assist Bailiff with the daily recording of the docket and its safe keeping. Provide audio copies of requested hearings.
• Administer oaths to witnesses and jurors.
• Safeguard evidence/exhibits as directed.
• Assist in the courtroom for the safe and timely completion of the daily docket (includes scheduling of video arraignments, obtaining signatures on paperwork).
• Assist Bailiff with the Vehicle Immobilization Program.
• Assist Bailiff with the court’s compliance with Ohio L.E.A.D.S.
• Responsible for daily bank deposit and mail drop.
• Assist with the servicing and maintenance for all security equipment including court vehicles.
• Perform metal detector, lobby and hallway monitoring responsibilities to ensure safety and security. Perform searches of persons and packages for contraband.
• Perform Bailiff responsibilities to ensure the timely serving of civil/criminal subpoenas, processing of paperwork and set-outs (evictions).
• Ability to read and interpret Ohio driving record/abstract.
• Maintain firearm proficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Security experience

Firearms proficiency

OPOTA qualification

CPR/AED

Verbal de-escalation

Driver's license

Job description

City of Fairfield (OH) seeks a Deputy Bailiff/Court Security Officer to assist with security for the court building, including gun and equipment security, order maintenance, and docket management. The role requires strong security experience and valid Ohio credentials.

The position is full-time and salaried, with duties spanning courtroom, transport, and outer-court areas. A background check, drug screen, and ongoing certifications are required, with a commitment to safety, professionalism, and