Courtroom Bailiff & Docket Coordinator

Collin County; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision plans

Paid holidays

PTO 24 days first year

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Collin County is seeking candidates for the position of Auxiliary Court Officer (Bailiff). The role focuses on providing safety and security for the judge and courtroom staff while assisting with auxiliary court operations and visiting judges.

The officer will work under the direction of the Local Administrative Judge. Responsibilities include maintaining order, managing dockets and juries, coordinating jury panels, and handling warrants for defendants who do not appear.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 2 years of law enforcement experience required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) certification and a Texas driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety and security for the judge, courtroom personnel, and others in the courtroom by maintaining order and security.
• Handle and control court dockets, schedules, caseloads, and manage juries for Auxiliary Court and CAC dockets.
• Coordinate jury panels by transporting jurors, assisting seating, striking the jury list, retrieving witnesses, and maintaining security outside the jury room during deliberations.
• Research outstanding warrants and process defendants who do not appear; process warrant applications submitted to judges.
• Perform other duties as assigned for efficient court management.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

TCOLE Certification

Texas Driver's License

Job description

Collin County is seeking candidates for the position of Auxiliary Court Officer (Bailiff). The role focuses on providing safety and security for the judge and courtroom staff while assisting with auxiliary court operations and visiting judges.

The officer will work under the direction of the Local Administrative Judge. Responsibilities include maintaining order, managing dockets and juries, coordinating jury panels, and handling warrants for defendants who do not appear.