Deputy Bailiff

tooelecounty; Tooele (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Tooele County is seeking a Deputy Bailiff to maintain courtroom security and inmate welfare. The role covers courtrooms and adjacent corridors, with duties including escorting prisoners, transporting inmates to court, and preparing various reports.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, SFO certification, and complete the Field Training Officer program within one year, plus 40 hours of POST training annually. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Special Functions Officer (SFO) certification through POST required.
• Must complete Field Training Officer program within 1 year.
• Must complete 40 hours of POST-approved training per year.

Responsibilities

• Serve as bailiff in courts, ensuring order and security.
• Escort prisoners, transport for court appearances, and handle inmate care.
• Prepare reports, logs, and records; provide security for visitors.
• Supervise facility cleanliness and maintain order within the detention area.
• Counsel inmates on non-emergency issues; manage on-call duties and shifts.
• Respond quickly in emergencies; use judgment and comply with policies.

Skills

Emergency response

Weapons handling

Motor vehicle operation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

SFO certification (POST)

Field Training Officer program

40 hours POST training annually

Job description

Tooele County is currently accepting applications to fill a Deputy Bailiff position.

This position will maintain the security of the Tooele County Courts Facility and maintain order and ensure prisoner welfare as outlined in the Tooele County Detention Facility Policy and Procedures and to serve as Bailiff in the 3rd District, 3rd District Juvenile and Tooele Justice Courts.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under supervision of the Court Security Sergeant and/or an administrative supervisor.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervise care of inmates as outlined in the Tooele County Detention Facility Policy and Procedures.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Serves as bailiff in the courts, responsible for order and security in the courtroom and adjacent corridors. Other duties as assigned by the Judge and/or Sheriff.

Performs other related duties as required.

Assist in the care and handling of detention inmates as assigned.

Prepare of a variety of reports, logs, and records and maintain same. Provide security for visitors.

Escorts prisoners within the confines of the facility; prepare inmates for transportation; transport inmates to court, and other destinations as assigned by administrative personnel.

Council inmates in non-emergency problems.

Intervene in inmate conflicts.

Supervises cleaning of facility. Maintains order within the facility. Secure proper care for sick prisoners.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and experience:

Possess a high school diploma or the GED equivalent, must have at a minimum the Special Functions Officer (SFO) certification through POST; must complete and pass the Field Training Officer program during the one (1) year probationary period starting from their hire date. Must complete forty (40) hours of POST approved training per year.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to think and act quickly in emergency situations; use of judgment of people and situations. Learn to use and care for firearms. Deputy Bailiffs must be qualified and must maintain qualifications for firearms. Failure to maintain qualifications for firearms may result in reassignment. Ability to operate a motor vehicle. Must participate in the departmental physical fitness test. Failure to participate in the physical fitness test may result in termination. Communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Follow written and verbal instructions. Knowledge of policies and procedures of the Detention Center. Knowledge of first aid. Knowledge of Utah State Laws. Must maintain this certification throughout his/her employment.

Special Requirements:

This position involves working rotating shifts and be willing to work on-call hours; frequent lifting of 25-50 pounds with occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds or more. This is often combined with bending, twisting, working on irregular surfaces or at heights above the ground, running, apprehending violent offenders and operating a firearm. Exposure to sudden physical and emotional demands and the need to physically defend oneself and/or restrain unruly individuals and may require the use of weapons. Ability to think and act quickly in emergency situations, use of judgment for people and situations

**Tooele County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other protected class.**