DEPUTY BAILIFF - Hamilton County (OH) : Job Details

Deputy Bailiff

Bailiff Division

Our mission is to provide quality customer service to the people of Hamilton County, promote access to justice for all, manage financial services for the justice system, and ensure the integrity, preservation, and accuracy of our court records while providing fair and timely access to them. The Clerk's Office is committed to our 200+ employees. We strive to create a work environment where employees thrive, engage, feel supported, and find community. We aim to be the employer-of-choice for public sector employees in the region by purposefully defining our culture, providing professional training and personal growth opportunities, recognizing and rewarding performance, and encouraging our employees to innovate and lead.

REPORTS TO:

Deputy Bailiff Sergeant

STATUS:

Full-time, 35 hours/week, non-exempt, unclassified

JOB LOCATION:

Hamilton County Courthouse

HOURS:

M-F, 7:00 am - 3:00 pm or 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Overtime coverage as needed.

May vary based on need

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

No Travel Required

STARTING PAY RATE:

$22.63

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

No

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 life-threatening 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 learn

* Committed to excellence

* Team-oriented

* Big-picture thinker

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 Bailiff's 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 state-required 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 behavior-displays.

* Interact and build relationships with people of diverse backgrounds, personalities and characteristics, including but not limited to age, gender-identity, race/ethnicity, religious beliefs, disability status, sexual orientation, socio-economic 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

QUALIFICATIONS:

* High school diploma or GED

* Must have valid driver's 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

* Commission certificate of completion of an O.P.O.T.A. approved peace officer training program; OR Commission certificate of completion of a peace officer training program from a state other than Ohio with a curriculum approved by the Chief Administrator OR Completion of a forty-hour 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 forty-hour firearms O.P.O.T.A. certification.

* All candidates must provide documentation of firearm qualification with an authorized duty weapon or compete re-certification within reasonable time of employment offer or start of employment

* Preferred: Four years of experience in Ohio law enforcement or other similar position in other state, court system, or the United States military police

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.