Occupation: Bailiffs

Bailiffs

Maintain order in courts of law.

Reported Job Titles (9)

Core Tasks (13)

Screen persons entering courthouse using magnetometers, x-ray machines, and other devices to collect and retain unauthorized firearms and other contraband.
Escort prisoners to and from courthouse and maintain custody of prisoners during court proceedings.
Maintain order in courtroom during trial and guard jury from outside contact.
Provide security by patrolling interior and exterior of courthouse and escorting judges and other court employees.
Guard lodging of sequestered jury.
Enforce courtroom rules of behavior and warn persons not to smoke or disturb court procedure.
Arrest persons in court when arrest warrants have been issued.
Report need for police or medical assistance to sheriff's office.
Check courtroom for security and cleanliness and assure availability of sundry supplies, such as notepads, for use by judge, jurors, and attorneys.
Stop people from entering courtroom while judge charges jury.
Screen, control, and handle evidence and exhibits during court proceedings.
Provide assistance to the public, such as directions to court offices.
Announce entrance of judge.

Supplemental Tasks (2)

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