Bailiff Court Security

Bailiff PositionHighly responsible position requiring a certified Bailiff to be responsible for maintaining security and decorum in the various courts of the judicial system and handle the needs of the jurors assigned to the various court functions. Responds to emergencies within the courthouse and assists with emergency evacuations of the building. Responsible for operation of security posts at the main and employee entrances and for monitoring the security equipment located in the control room.Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Court Security Sergeant. Performance is evaluated through observation, results obtained, appropriate employee performance appraisals, and oral/written reports.Examples of duties include:Abide by the "Law Enforcement Code of Ethics"Bailiffs shall only exercise their authority as a law enforcement official to perform arrests while at the Court House, investigate complaints which are assigned or brought to their attention, and report or take law enforcement action in those cases under the jurisdiction of ACSO limited to the Court House locations; in all other instances, an on-duty Deputy Sheriff will be dispatched to investigate calls for serviceProvide security for judges, attorneys, witnesses, jurors, prisoners in custody, defendants, and the general publicOpen court, including Circuit Court, County Court, Juvenile Court, and other judicial proceedings that require a bailiffEnsure the efficient day-to-day operations of the courtroom and other judicial functionsHandle the jury including, but not limited to, checking to determine if all are present, catering to the needs of the jury, ensuring the seclusion of the jury, and obtaining meals and lodging when necessaryCall witnesses in courtRespond to emergencies or occurrences of a serious or unusual nature which arise within the courthouse and ensure the immediate response to alarms within the courthouseTake immediate police action or other action deemed necessary to resolve conflicts of a potentially violent nature and resolve any disturbance which might arise in the courthouseConduct inquiries on suspicious persons and possible courthouse security problemsPerform miscellaneous duties assigned by the judgeAssist with service of civil process as requiredPerform additional duties as required by the Sheriff or through necessity of situationApprehend and/or arrest people suspected of committing criminal violations or for whom a warrant has been issued in the courthouseAssist with the emergency evacuation of the courthouse and initial emergency inspection of the building during emergencies, such as a bomb threatNotify appropriate authorities and provide emergency assistance in disaster or other emergency situationsMaintain an alert, business-like manner and military bearing upon the street or within the courthouseObserve all persons who arouse suspicion and investigate any person whose appearance, conduct, or presence seems suspiciousWrite all reports as directed in departmental proceduresTypical qualifications include:Educational requirements: High School Diploma / GED required, Associate's Degree or better preferredExperience and training: Meet or exceed all applicable standards required by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (FCJSTC), successfully complete all ACSO Field Training requirements, prior law enforcement experience desiredCertification and licensing: Current, valid CJSTC/FDLE Law Enforcement CertificationOther requirements: Must be at least 21 years of age, must be a citizen of the United StatesPhysical requirements: Sit/stand for extended periods of time, see/hear at normal range, speak, read, write, and understand English fluently, ambulate independently, lift/carry 150 pounds, push/pull moderate to heavy loads, bend and squat, manual dexterity, pass ACSO's standard Physical Agility test as required, pass ACSO's Firearms and Defensive Tactics courses as required, pass all other courses/training as mandated by ACSO and/or FCJSTCKnowledge, skills, and abilities include:Skilled in the use and care of firearms and other required law enforcement equipmentAbility to maintain the physical condition needed to affect arrests, subdue resisting individuals, chase fleeing suspect, lift and carry both equipment and injured persons, force entry into buildings, climb flight of stairs, walk, stand, or sit for long periods of time, endure exposure to extreme weather, and perform lifesaving procedures such as Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Basic Life SupportAbility to maintain the mental alertness needed to observe activities and implement appropriate actionAbility to act effectively without direct supervisionAbility to act effectively in extremely divergent inter-personal settingsAbility to analyze problems quickly and take appropriate action under stressAbility to apply modern law enforcement principles and procedures to solve practical problems; to handle sensitive and hostile public contactsAbility to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to comprehend and follow ordersAbility to obtain relevant and accurate information through interview, interrogation, and observationAbility to cope with situations firmly, courteously, and tactfully and with respect for the rights of othersAbility to remember names, faces, and details of incidents and physical surroundings