BAILIFF / SECURITY OFFICER

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The Bailiff/Security Officer maintains an efficient and secure courtroom for all hearings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 Responsible for enforcing courtroom security and order, calling the court to order, and maintaining

appropriate decorum when court is in session; Expels unruly persons and detains offenders for proper

authorities.

 Responsible for courtroom preparation, assisting the public, witnesses, attorneys, and jury panel during

proceedings.

 Responsible for securing and locking public and restricted areas of the courthouse which includes the

monitoring of employees and public movement; answering routine inquires and directing to appropriate areas.

 Supervises and escorts detainees; moving them from holding cells to the courtroom.

 Responsible for opening and locking secured areas; operating and monitoring the surveillance and alarm

systems.

 Screens and searches all individuals entering the court building; seizes or properly disposes of weapons and/or

contraband.

 Takes emergency action and/or notifies emergency personnel as the situation warrants; if required will

administer basic first aid or CPR.

 Serves notices, subpoenas, summons, or other court documents, which includes delivering out into the

community.

 Responds to and reports unusual incidents or occurrences in order to minimize or deter the development of

hazardous or dangerous situations.

 Responsible for preparing and processing written reports, records, and court documents.

 Perform other related duties as assigned.