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Bailiffs

Maintain order in courts of law.

US jobs
17,310
Median wage
$56,600 a year
Job family
Protective service

Can agents do the work of bailiffs?

We read the evidence for the whole job family, Protective service: Unmeasured (no change in 12 months)

No direct benchmark gives a success rate.

0% of this occupation's work, by O*NET work activities, is measured by a direct benchmark.

  • 47%Maintain safety or securityNot measured
  • 14%Provide information or assistance to the publicNot measured
  • 11%Notify others of emergencies or problemsNot measured
  • 7%Escort othersNot measured
  • 6%Process forensic or legal evidenceNot measured
  • 4%Prepare legal or regulatory documentsNot measured
  • 4%Monitor safety or security of work areas, facilities, or propertiesNot measured
  • 3%Inspect facilities or equipmentNot measured

Unmeasured territory

No benchmark in this atlas covers this work yet.

Typical tasks

From O*NET 31.0. Core tasks first. Few of these tasks have a benchmark today.

  • 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