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Bailiffs
Maintain order in courts of law.
- US jobs
- 17,310
- Median wage
- $56,600 a year
- Job family
- Physical work
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- 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.
Other job titles for this occupation (18)
Bailiff · Court Bailiff · Court Constable · Court Deputy · Court Officer · Court Security Officer · Deputy Bailiff · Deputy Court Services Sheriff · Security Officer · Armed Bailiff · Bailiff Deputy · City Bailiff · County Bailiff · Courtroom Deputy · District Court Bailiff · Grand Jury Deputy Sheriff · Judicial Marshal · Sergeant at Arms