Bailiff Court Security

Description

Highly responsible position requiring a certified Bailiff to be responsible for maintaining security and decorum in the various courts of the judicial system and handle the needs of the jurors assigned to the various court functions. Responds to emergencies within the courthouse and assists with emergency evacuations of the building. Responsible for operation of security posts at the main and employee entrances and for monitoring the security equipment located in the control room.

Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Court Security Sergeant. Performance is evaluated through observation, results obtained, appropriate employee performance appraisals, and oral/written reports.

• Abide by the "Law Enforcement Code of Ethics"
• Bailiffs shall only exercise their authority as a law enforcement official to perform arrests while at the courthouse, investigate complaints which are assigned or brought to their attention, and report or take law enforcement action in those cases under the jurisdiction of ACSO limited to the courthouse locations; in all other instances, an on-duty Deputy Sheriff will be dispatched to investigate calls for service
• Provide security for judges, attorneys, witnesses, jurors, prisoners in custody, defendants, and the general public
• Open court, including Circuit Court, County Court, Juvenile Court, and other judicial proceedings that require a bailiff
• Ensure the efficient day-to-day operations of the courtroom and other judicial functions
• Handle the jury including, but not limited to, checking to determine if all are present, catering to the needs of the jury, ensuring the seclusion of the jury, and obtaining meals and lodging when necessary
• Call witnesses in court
• Respond to emergencies or occurrences of a serious or unusual nature which arise within the courthouse and ensure the immediate response to alarms within the courthouse
• Take immediate police action or other action deemed necessary to resolve conflicts of a potentially violent nature and resolve any disturbance which might arise in the courthouse
• Conduct inquiries on suspicious persons and possible courthouse security problems
• Perform miscellaneous duties assigned by the judge
• Assist with service of civil process as required
• Perform additional duties as required by the Sheriff or through necessity of situation
• Apprehend and/or arrest people suspected of committing criminal violations or for whom a warrant has been issued in the courthouse
• Assist with the emergency evacuation of the courthouse and initial emergency inspection of the building during emergencies, such as a bomb threat
• Notify appropriate authorities and provide emergency assistance in disaster or other emergency situations
• Maintain an alert, business-like manner and military bearing upon the street or within the courthouse
• Observe all persons who arouse suspicion and investigate any person whose appearance, conduct, or presence seems suspicious
• Write all reports as directed in departmental procedures

* This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of specific job functions or tasks does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to, or inherent in the position.

High School Diploma / GED Required

Associate's Degree or better

Preferred

Preferred Major(s):
Law Enforcement or other related field

• Meet or exceed all applicable standards required by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (FCJSTC)
• Successfully complete all ACSO Field Training requirements
• Prior law enforcement experience desired