BAILIFF

## BAILIFFApplylocations:
Municipal Courttime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday time left to apply:
End Date:
August 11, 2026 (26 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR3069
** STARTING PAY: $/hr
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* Summary:

** Under the general supervision of the Presiding Judge and Associate Judges, this position is responsible for maintaining security for judges, staff, jurors and members of the public in the court building, maintaining order in all court proceedings and assisting in the completion of various court procedures.  Working conditions are primarily in an inside environment. Work includes exposure to dangerous persons, bodily fluids and noise.
** ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES*** + Regular, dependable; and punctual attendance is a fundamental requirement for this role.  + Open the Municipal Court building at the beginning of each day.  Secure the Municipal Court building at the end of each day.  + Ensures courtrooms are stocked with necessary supplies and that all equipment including sound, recording, call, security and audio visual are operating properly.  

+ Maintains a presence in the courtroom during all open court hearings, safeguards the security, integrity and efficiency of the Municipal Court.  + Acts as a liaison between the court and jurors; assures the safety and security of the jurors.  + May serve on the Court Security Committee.  + Assess security and operational protocols, providing recommendations to the Municipal Judge.  

+ Provides relevant information and security for judges, court employees, jurors and citizens who attend the court, including making security sweeps before and after each court session.  + Maintains order for court hearings and deals with difficult persons or situations in the public areas, courtrooms, office areas and judges’ chambers.  + Assists clerk’s office and judges to prepare the courtroom for court sessions, validate paperwork and handle records and documents in court during arraignments, dockets and trials.  

+ Answers questions and provides customer service for the public.  + Writes documents including incident reports and office memoranda.  + Prepares for emergencies by reviewing all emergency and escapes plans and knowing the correct procedures in the event of fire alarms, storms, tornadoes, and active shooter situations.  + Provides CPR and other assistance to individuals experiencing health issues such as seizures, heart attacks, and the like, until emergency medical crews arrive.  

+ Verifies jail credit, corresponds with incarcerated defendants, and forwards jail credit information to the court.  + Verifies insurance presented by defendants by telephoning insurance companies to verify coverage.  + Assists in serving warrants.  + Monitors defendants in holding area awaiting arraignment.  + Completes proper paperwork for booking prisoners into jail upon court orders.  + Escorts defendants to the docket clerk, collections clerk, cashiers, community service department and warrant office.  

+ Works assigned queues to verify driver’s license, insurance, and time-served credit.  + Acts as Spanish translator (if able) in every department as needed.  + Contacts individuals by telephone regarding outstanding warrants and issuance of new warrants.  + Assists court collections in follow-up contacts and at other times when needed in collecting fines or issuing and executing warrants.  + Coordinates security procedures with APD warrant officer assigned to the court.  

+ Reports safety and security building issues to the appropriate city department  + Attends trainings specific to legislative changes affecting municipal courts.  + Exercises appropriate discretion and uses good judgment in performance of duties.  + Reviews National Crime Information Center, Texas Crime Information Center, Texas Department of Public Safety (NCIC/TCIC/DPS) databases for criminal histories, warrant and driving records.  + Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
** MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS*** + High School Diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency)  + Two years law enforcement or security background or one year courtroom…