Deputy Bailiff
Deputy Bailiff
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05-05-2025
Job Description
Deputy Bailiff
REPORTS TO:Deputy Bailiff Sergeant
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full Time
FLSA STATUS: Nonexempt
CIVIL SERVICE: Unclassified
LOCATION: 1000 Main Street Cincinnati Ohio 45202
WORK HOURS: 35 hours per week;MF 7:00 am 3:00 pm or 8:00 AM 4:00 PM. Overtime coverage as needed. May vary based on need
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: None
PAY RATE: $23.31 per hour
SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES: None
JOB OVERVIEW:
Under general supervision this position provides armed Bailiff services for Hamilton County. Bailiffs maintain the safety security neutrality integrity and confidentiality of the court system and serve and execute court orders. Bailiffs prevent potentially lifethreatening activities directed toward judges court personnel jurors witnesses defendants prisoners and the general public; and maintain order in the courtrooms and common areas. Bailiffs execute and serve court orders throughout Hamilton County including capiases warrants subpoenas evictions attachments repossessions and executions.
The ideal candidate shares our vision for the future demonstrates our values of respect integrity kindness and serving others and is:
- Eager to learnDemonstrates curiosity adaptability and a commitment to continuous improvement in understanding procedures.
- Committed to excellence Strives for accuracy efficiency and professionalism in all aspects of their work ensuring the highest standards in customer service.
- Teamoriented Thrives in a collaborative environment supporting colleagues and contributing to the overall success of the Bailiff Division.
- Bigpicture thinkerUnderstands the impact of their role on the broader goals of the division and court operations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or GED
- Must have valid drivers license and minimum required liability insurance under State law
- RCIC certification; may be obtained within 1 year after employment
- Must have and maintain yearly firearm and Taser certification
- Required: (1) Commission certificate of completion of an O.P.O.T.A. approved peace officer training program;OR(2) Commission certificate of completion of a peace officer training program from a state other than Ohio with a curriculum approved by the Chief AdministratorOR(3) Completion of a fortyhour O.P.O.T.A. approved firearms training program.Note: Twenty hour firearms Private Security certification or CCW Permit will not qualify as a replacement for the fortyhour firearms O.P.O.T.A. certification.
- Required: All candidates must provide documentation of firearm qualification with an authorized duty weapon or compete recertification within reasonable time of employment offer or start of employment
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
COURTROOM SECURITY
- Maintains security over inmates to/from/during court hearings and maintains courtroom security and decorum during proceedings.
FIELD DUTY SERVICES
- Serves and executes court orders e.g. capiases warrants subpoenas evictions attachments repossessions and executions.
- Executes court processes directed to Bailiffs office.
- Completes records documenting type of service.
- Investigates and takes custody or issues citations of persons under the discretion of court ordered warrants and orders of detention (including body attachments).
SECONDARY DUTIES:
GENERAL COURTHOUSE SECURITY
- Provides fixed post and/or security at assigned areas to protect life and property of county personnel and citizens.
- Enforces state statutes and performs high visibility preventative security.
- Responds to special security needs and duress alarms.
DOCUMENTATION
- Prepares and submits written reports pertaining to crimes incidents activities and other violations.
- Promptly informs supervisors of unusual incidents or conditions.
TRAINING & CERTIFICATION
- Fulfills all public safety obligations as prescribed by law and certification training plus any additional training as required by the Administration.
- Acquires and maintains all staterequired certifications and requalification.
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
PREFERRED SKILLS:
Ability to Learn and Apply:
- Department policies and procedures & familiarity with the court process.
- Structure and process of law enforcement.
- State and local laws basic geographical layout of county and safety and security practices and procedures.
Ability to:
- Maintain a professional demeanor at all times and act in accordance with the office values respect integrity and fairness kindness and serving others. Quickly appropriately and successfully defuses stressful situations when needed. Appropriately manages interactions with individuals of various personalities and behaviordisplays.
- Interact and build relationships with people of diverse backgrounds personalities and characteristics including but not limited to age genderidentity race/ethnicity religious beliefs disability status sexual orientation socioeconomic status and physical appearance.
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Exercise sound judgment in dealing with matters of possible confidential nature.
- Handle sensitive contact with general public.
- Complete routine forms and prepare and maintain meaningful concise and accurate records and reports.
- Carry out detailed but basic oral and written instructions.
- Demonstrate endurance under vigorous physical activity
Skilled in:
- Proficient in the use of duty weapon Taser device handcuffs leg restraints and belly chains
- Customer service
- Basic computer skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS:
- This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers and filing cabinets. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is a sedentary job and the employee will sit 75% of their workday. The employee is expected to use a computer keyboard for extended periods of time and lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
The Hamilton County Clerk of Courts is committed to providing a work environment where all employees are treated fairly and equally in all terms and conditions of employment and all decisions concerning Clerk employees or applicants shall be made without regard to race sex gender identity religion national origin sexual orientation age or disability. We have zero tolerance for violations of employee rights harassment or discrimination based on any of the above criteria.
Employment Type
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