What you’d do
- 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.
Skills that matter
- Social Perceptiveness
- Monitoring
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Critical Thinking
How to get there
Medium preparation: usually vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree
Also called
- Bailiff
- Court Bailiff
- Court Officer
- Court Security Officer
- Court Constable
- Court Deputy
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