District Court Bailiff

Description

Hays County Sheriff's Office Application Process

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, include the responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics listed below. This list of responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUMMARY

Under general supervision of the District Court Administrator and the Chief District Court Bailiff, maintains courtroom security and performs Court Bailiff duties. This position requires a working knowledge of law enforcement, legal and judicial procedures. The individual has daily contact with the public. The product of the employee’s work affects the immediate staff of the office and requires the timely provision of services to others.

Responsibilities

• Prepares courtroom for trials and hearings, ensures the safety of court participants, enforces courtroom rules of behavior, conducts intake of and provides security of inmates.
• Assists District Judges, Court Coordinator and Administrator, with daily court activities, including but not limited to calling dockets, impaneling juries, scheduling cases and researching legal issues.
• Provides security for the Judge and court staff.
• Responsible for care, custody and control of jurors assigned to District Court.
• Non-courtroom functions include, but not limited to answering the telephone, assisting the public in the lobby area and any other office duties assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned as assigned by the District Court Administrator.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED. College coursework or training in criminal justice or legal field preferred.
• Three years law enforcement experience.
• Two years courtroom operations experience preferred.

Other Qualifications, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Current Texas Driver’s License.
• Basic Law Enforcement Certification from Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
• TCOLE Certification.
• Must be able to meet TCOLE and Hays County Sheriff’s Office requirements for psychological and medical examinations.
• Must pass a written entrance exam and physical agility test.
• Must adhere to the Hays County Sheriff’s Office weapon proficiency requirements and uniform requirements.