Bailiffs job and career information

Career:
Bailiff

Job Description: Maintain order in courts of law.

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What Bailiffs do:

Enforce courtroom rules of behavior and warn persons not to smoke or disturb court procedure.
Check courtroom for security and cleanliness and assure availability of sundry supplies, such as notepads, for use by judge, jurors, and attorneys.
Maintain order in courtroom during trial and guard jury from outside contact.
Report need for police or medical assistance to sheriff's office.
Announce entrance of judge.

Provide security by patrolling interior and exterior of courthouse and escorting judges and other court employees.

Screen, control, and handle evidence and exhibits during court proceedings.

Screen persons entering courthouse using magnetometers, x-ray machines, and other devices to collect and retain unauthorized firearms and other contraband.

Stop people from entering courtroom while judge charges jury.

Guard lodging of sequestered jury.

Escort prisoners to and from courthouse and maintain custody of prisoners during court proceedings.

Maintain court docket.

Provide jury escort to restaurant and other areas outside of courtroom to prevent jury contact with public.

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What work activities does a Bailiff do?

Importance		Activities
		Performing for or Working Directly with the Public - Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
		Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
		Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
		Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events - Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
		Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

		Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
		Communicating with Persons Outside Organization - Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
		Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others - Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
		Assisting and Caring for Others - Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
		Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards - Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
		Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings - Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
		Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People - Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
		Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge - Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
		Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others - Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
		Performing General Physical Activities - Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
		Interacting With Computers - Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
		Documenting/Recording Information - Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
		Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material - Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
		Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work - Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
		Processing Information - Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
		Scheduling Work and Activities - Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
		Developing and Building Teams - Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
		Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates - Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
		Analyzing Data or Information - Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
		Performing Administrative Activities - Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
		Training and Teaching Others - Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
		Thinking Creatively - Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.