Deputy Bailiff at Tooele County Tooele, UT

Healing Strides Counseling; Tooele (UT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Tooele County is seeking a Deputy Bailiff to maintain courtroom order and prisoner welfare at the Tooele County Courts Facility in Tooele, UT. The role supports the 3rd District courts and adjacent corridors, under supervision of the Court Security Sergeant or an administrative supervisor.

Responsibilities include escorting inmates, preparing reports and logs, and providing security for visitors. The position requires POST SFO certification, a high school diploma or GED, and successful

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED; SFO certification via POST; must complete Field Training Officer program within 1 year of hire; 40 hours POST-approved training per year.

Responsibilities

• Serve as bailiff in courts; maintain order and security in courtroom and corridors.
• Escort prisoners within facility; prepare inmates for transportation to court and other destinations.

Skills

Emergency situations

Firearm handling

Effective communication

Judgment

Vehicle operation

Physical fitness

Policy knowledge

First aid

Utah state laws

Education

High school diploma or GED

POST Special Functions Officer (SFO) certification

Field Training Officer program completion

Job description

### Deputy Bailiff Job at Tooele County, Tooele, UT* Tooele County* Tooele, UT### Job Description### Job DescriptionJob DescriptionTooele 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 RECEIVEDWorks 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 DUTIESServes 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.\\*\\***