Bailiffs maintain order in courts of law.

  • 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.
  • Maintain court docket.
  • Provide jury escort to restaurant and other areas outside of courtroom to prevent jury contact with public.
Work Context
  • Contact With Others — 80% responded "Constant contact with others".
  • Work With Work Group or Team — 55% responded "Extremely important".
  • Deal With External Customers — 63% responded "Extremely important".
  • Face-to-Face Discussions — 70% responded "Every day".
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — 76% responded "Every day".
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 44% responded "Very important".
  • Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People — 38% responded "Once a week or more but not every day".
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Work Activities
  • Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
  • Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
  • Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
  • Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
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Detailed Work Activities
  • Confiscate prohibited or dangerous items.
  • Search individuals for illegal or dangerous items.
  • Patrol properties to maintain safety.
  • Provide security escorts for officials, jury members, or other individuals.
  • Inspect facilities for cleanliness.
  • Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
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