Courtroom Safety & Security Officer (On-Call)

Healing Strides Counseling; Gloucester (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Traverse County is seeking an on-call Bailiff to provide essential courtroom security and order. The role involves maintaining discipline, assisting the judge, transporting inmates, and enforcing safety protocols in court proceedings.

The position requires alertness, professional appearance, and ability to respond quickly to incidents. Applicants should be able to work 15–20 hours per week and meet background check requirements as part of the preemployment process.

Qualifications

• Background check required.
• Two years of corrections or law enforcement experience preferred.
• Ability to pursue, apprehend, restrain and control inmates.

Responsibilities

• Open court and inform the judge that court is ready.
• Take custody of jurors and assist them in seating and questionnaires.
• Escort defendants to and from the courtroom and transport inmates to the facility.
• Conduct security sweeps and remove firearms or dangerous devices from the courtroom.
• Maintain order and security; enforce courtroom rules and decorum.
• Assist medical staff during emergencies if it does not distract security duties.

Skills

Corrections experience

English proficiency

Self-defense knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Judgment and ethics

Policy interpretation

Documentation handling

Job description

Grand Traverse County is seeking an on-call Bailiff to provide essential courtroom security and order. The role involves maintaining discipline, assisting the judge, transporting inmates, and enforcing safety protocols in court proceedings.

The position requires alertness, professional appearance, and ability to respond quickly to incidents. Applicants should be able to work 15–20 hours per week and meet background check requirements as part of the preemployment process.