BailiffSecurity Officer
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Job Location:
Seattle, OR - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 87075 - 114218
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Profile
Oversees Court of Appeals security operations including day-to-day order protection emergency preparedness facility and courtroom security processes. Develops and implements court security policies and procedures. Provides COA staff security and emergency preparedness training.
Reporting directly to the Court Administrator/Clerk of Court this position works independently and exercises significant decision-making authority. Responsible for overseeing the daily security operations and may participate on court committees as assigned. Interacts regularly with Judges court staff attorneys co-workers and the public.
Washington State
Court of Appeals Division I
Employment Opportunity
Bailiff Security Officer
Our Mission: To serve the People by providing an accessible forum for the independent and impartial review of cases while maintaining an atmosphere that respects the dignity and safeguards the rights of all.
POSITION DETAILS
Job #: 2025-96
Status: Regular Full-Time
Location: Seattle Washington
Salary: Range 67: $87075 - $114219 per year (DOQ) Includes 5% for King County Pay
Opens: December 16 2025
Closes: January 4 2026.Candidates are encouraged to apply early. AOC reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time.
Duties and Responsibilities
(Note:The following is a listing of typicalduties; the actual duties of a position may not include all those listed or may include other work of a similar nature.)
- Responsible for overseeing daily court security operations to ensure the safety security and protection of court staff judicial officers and visitors.
- Performs the duties of Bailiff during in-person hybrid and virtual court hearings. Duties include: opening and closing court session keeping the official hearing record managing courtroom equipment coordinating with IT support personnel TVW (Washingtons Public Affairs Network) news media personnel court staff attorneys and judicial officers as needed and maintaining order in the courtroom at all times.
- Participation in committees assigned. Provides written and oral reports on court security matters to the Bench develops and implements security policies and procedures prepares and distributes memoranda related to safety and security measures for travel secures travel accommodations and prepares equipment and supplies for travel site needs.
- Provides security and protection for court staff and judicial officers for off-site court events programs and conferences; conducts security-related investigations; evaluate off-site locations; and coordinate security parking and temporary courtroom set-up with site staff. Liaises with local state and federal law enforcement and emergency preparedness officials as needed.
- Ensures that biographical historical and informational material about the Court are maintained for the public. Assists on projects as needed.
- Assist the Administrative Assistant with facility related matters. Works with building engineer on all physical security coordination efforts.
- Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications and Credentials
- Bachelors degree in criminal justice public relations or public information ANDthree (3) years of experience working in a Court law enforcement or security environment.
OR- Associate of Arts degree ANDone year of experience in public relations public information or related field ANDfive (5) years of experience working in a court law enforcement or security environment.
Work experience may be substituted year-for-year for education provided it was in a public relations public information law enforcement security or related field.
SPECIAL NOTES:- Required to be authorized to carry a concealed weapon duringcourt.
- Required to lift move and transport items weighing 40 pounds ormore.
- Valid Washington State Drivers license isrequired.
THE IDEAL APPLICANT WILL ALSO HAVE SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE EDUCATION KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Builds trust and respect with judicial officers attorneys co-workers and the public through consistent honesty professionalism and excellence.
- Delivers exceptional customer service including effective de-escalation and communication with individuals experiencing hostility or mental health challenges.
- Demonstrates adaptability accountability and time management in handling multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
- Communicates clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing with diverse stakeholders.
- Independently analyzes complex or emergency situations to determine and implement appropriate solutions.
- Possesses knowledge of Washington Court systems appellate procedures law enforcement protocols and security operations.
- Safely operates firearms and electronic recording systems; proficient in lifting/moving heavy objects and using standard office equipment.
Supplemental Information
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY TO ENSURE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED THE REQUIRED MATERIALS TO BE CONSIDERED.IMPORTANT:To be considered for this position you MUST include the following failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified:
- Completed online application
- Current Resume.
- Letter of Interest addressing your qualifications for the position. Please indicate why this position is a good fit for your skills and interests.
- Three (3) to five (5) professional references to include a current or recent supervisor with email addresses and phone numbers.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- The workweek may fluctuate depending on workload or agency needs.
- Overnight travel may be required based on business needs.
- This position is either exempt from or not covered by the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act and the Washington State Minimum Wage Act.
The Court of Appeals is committed to the practice of equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all persons without regard to race creed color national origin sex gender and gender identity and expression marital status sexual orientation age honorably discharged veteran or military status or the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Persons of disability needing assistance in the application process or those needing this announcement in an alternative format please contact the AOC Human Resource Office at or fax or via email to .
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- CCTV
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Computer Skills
- ICD Coding
- Military Experience
- Law Enforcement
- NIST Standards
- Security
- DoD Experience
- RMF
- Writing Skills
