Housing Court Deputy Bailiff

JOB PURPOSE AND OVERVIEW

The Deputy Bailiff is responsible for the safety and security of the Cleveland Municipal Court, Housing Division. The Deputy Bailiff is also responsible for processing and enforcing the orders of the Court.

The following duties indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the Deputy Bailiff. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of this position. Other duties may be required or assigned at any time.

1. Secure court sessions by providing protection and assistance for Court personnel and the public.

1. Provide assistance to Judge, Magistrate(s), or Staff Attorney(s) in conducing Court hearings.

1. Serve and enforce orders of the Court.
2. Process Court documents including, but not limited to, attachments, evictions, contempt citations, criminal warrants, summonses and subpoenas.
3. Assist in handling of case files and their presentation in hearings before the Court.
4. Escort defendants and other individuals to the bench and/or other Court offices.
5. Escort and secure prisoners.
6. Supervise Court-ordered move-outs.
7. Perform other duties as assigned by the Court.

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Valid Ohio driver’s license.
3. Knowledge of common office practices, procedures, and equipment.
4. Proficiency in operating a personal computer and using, or being able to learn, Microsoft Office products such as Word, Outlook, and Excel.
5. Ability to effectively and professionally communicate verbally and in writing in English to diverse audiences.
6. Demonstrated dependability, reliability, and excellent attendance record.

Physical Demands

Because two of the primary functions of a Deputy Bailiff are security and facilitating move- outs, physical activity and physical interaction are essential to the position. Therefore, it is imperative that all deputies are able to meet the physical demands of the job including, but not limited to, the ability to stand, or walk at least six (6) hours per day, to push, pull, or lift at least thirty (30) pounds at any given time, to climb multiple flights of steps, and to maintain certification in accordance with the Court’s firearm policy.

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Additional consideration will be given to applicants who have any of the following: previous experience working in the Court system; OPOTC firearms certification; prior law enforcement experience or training; proficiency in language other than English.

The qualifications listed above are guidelines for selection purposes. Alternative qualifications may be substituted if considered by the Court to be sufficient to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential duties of the position.

The Court expects all members of its staff to adhere to all Court policies, guidelines, practices and procedures; act as a role model both inside and outside the Court; perform duties as workload necessitates in a timely, accurate and thorough manner; be conscientious about meeting department productivity standards; and communicate regularly with supervisor about department issues.

Additional requirements for employment with the Court include the following.

1. Ability to prioritize work, work independently without daily direct supervision. Must have good time-management skills and be highly organized and detail-oriented.
2. Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with judges, Court employees, lawyers, outside agencies, businesses, and the general public.
3. Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information.
4. Must be conscious of and sensitive to the diversity within the Court’s jurisdiction and be able to interact professionally with this diverse population of people from many different geographic, socioeconomic, religious, racial, and ethnic backgrounds on a regular basis.
5. Professional appearance and demeanor appropriate for the position and expected of a representative of the Court.

1. Patience, objectivity, maturity, effectiveness under stress, initiative, adaptability, and sound judgment.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and carries a six month probationary period. Qualified applicants will be required to submit to physical, drug, and psychological testing and pass a background review.