What are the responsibilities and job description for the BAILIFF I / II (DEPUTY MARSHAL) position at Clark County?
Salary : $28.11 - $47.03 Hourly
Location : Clark County - Las Vegas, NV
Job Type : PERMANENT
Job Number : 27687X
Department : District Court
Opening Date : 06 / 11 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
ABOUT THE POSITION
This recruitment will be used to fill positions in the Eighth Judicial District Court.
Primary responsibilities involve protecting and performing ancillary duties to support court and related criminal justice system staff. Maintains security, safety, and decorum in an assigned court and associated public facilities while court is in session and during public access hours; perform law enforcement duties to include response to emergencies, and critical incidents, conduct detainments, interviews, arrests, interrogations, and investigations, prepare written reports, and testify in court.
This is an open and continuous recruitment, scheduling dates will vary depending on when the application was received and reviewed by District Court Human Resources.
District Court Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.
Some positions may be used to fill term Limited-Permanent positions. The selected candidates will be hired for a special project or duties of a limited duration and be required to sign a term of employment letter specifying condition and exact dates of employment. The successful candidates will be eligible for benefits during the duration of employment.
Part-time positions may also be available and offered in this recruitment.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience :
Bailiff I : Equivalent to graduation from high school. Must possess a valid Nevada State P.O.S.T. Category II (or higher) certification or be accepted into an accredited P.O.S.T. Category II (or higher) law enforcement academy at time of application. Must be capable of passing P.O.S.T. pre-agility Fitness Standards as defined by N.A.C. 289.300 1. (b)(1). Additional experience in dealing with the public is desirable.
Bailiff II : In addition to the above, two (2) years of full-time experience as a Bailiff or Marshal in a court or similar setting, or as a sworn law enforcement officer.
Working Conditions : Wear a uniform as specified. Carry a firearm, chemical agent and meet and maintain applicable certifications.
Licensing and Certification : Specified positions may require possession of a valid Nevada Class C Driver's License. Must possess a valid Nevada P.O.S.T Category II (or higher) certification or be accepted into an accredited P.O.S.T. Category II (or higher) law enforcement academy at time of application. Must be capable of passing P.O.S.T. pre-agility Fitness Standards as defined by N.A.C. 289.300 1. (b)(1). Weapons qualification is required for duty weapon. Failure to satisfactorily complete required training shall be proper cause for termination.
In addition, appointed District Court and Las Vegas Justice Court judicial bailiffs must complete a valid Nevada P.O.S.T. Category I training program within eighteen (18) months from the date of appointment. Applicants with P.O.S.T. certifications outside the state of Nevada must provide documentation at time of application proving their certification meets Nevada P.O.S.T. Category II standards.
Background Investigation : Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation that meets all requirements of Nevada Administrative Code 289.110. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.
Citizenship : Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.
Medical Examination : Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing : Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.
Medical Examination : Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing : Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.
Background Investigation : Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. The background investigation may include a psychological, suitability, and polygraph evaluation. Periodic background investigations may be conducted.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Monitors scanning equipment, books prisoners at the bailiff station, security gate or in court as directed by the court.
- Maintains procedures to protect the safety of the judge and the court's property; protects all court personnel, attorneys, and visitors in the courts; maintains security of the jury during all phases of the trial.
- Calls court to order and maintains appropriate decorum in court whenever court is in session. Ensures potential witnesses are separated from jurors prior to and throughout trial.
- Takes emergency action and / or notifies emergency personnel as the situation warrants; may administer basic first aid or CPR if required.
- Transports detainees and assists transportation officers in moving detainees to and from the courtroom, holding cells and vehicles.
- Acts as liaison between the judge, attorneys, courtroom staff and the public in order to ensure the orderly conduct of court business.
- Opens and locks secured areas and facilities; sets up courtroom for operation.
- Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
- May execute warrants of arrest as assigned by the court.
- May perform general office support work, deliver or pick-up documents and other materials and assist the judge in other ways as instructed.
- May operate video recording equipment in the courtroom.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Mobility to work in a typical office or court setting and use standard office equipment, strength to lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Strength to effectively subdue and / or remove persons in difficult or emergency situations. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes :
100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
13 Paid Holidays including a Floating Birthday Holiday
Catastrophic Leave
Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
The following questions (1-2) will be used to determine if candidates meet the minimum qualifications and must be completed in its entirety.
Which describes your highest level of education?
Please indicate what Nevada P.O.S.T. Category you hold.
I understand that a copy of my valid Nevada State P.O.S.T. Category II (or higher) certificate or equivalent valid P.O.S.T.II (or higher) certificate from a qualifying reciprocity state must be submitted or my application will be incomplete and not accepted. Copies of P.O.S.T. Certifications may be attached to your online application OR emailed to EJDCRecruitment@ClarkCountyCourts.us. The candidate's name, recruitment title, and exam number must be written clearly on the documents.
I understand that applicants with P.O.S.T. certifications outside the state of Nevada must provide documentation at the time of application proving their certification meets Nevada P.O.S.T. Category II standards. Reference at http : / / www.post.state.nv.us.
I understand that AT THE TIME OF HIRE I WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE :
The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience.
I understand that :
A) Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area)
F) I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.
Indicate your full-time professional experience dealing with the public as a Law Enforcement Officer such as Bailiff, Police Officer, or Marshal, etc.
Please list the employer(s) on your application work history where your experience was obtained in question(s) 6. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N / A only if you have no related experience (see template below).
Employer Name : Job Title :
Hours Worked Per Week :
Dates of Employment :
P.O.S.T. Certificate Category :
Indicate your full-time professional experience providing a safe environment inside and outside of the courtroom in a court building.
Indicate your full-time professional experience booking and transporting detainees.
Indicate your full-time professional experience monitoring scanning equipment such as; metal detection, x-ray scanners, and hand scanners.
Indicate your full-time professional experience writing incident reports.
Indicate your full-time professional experience interacting with individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
Please indicate the type of position(s) you will accept.
Have you previously applied to the Bailiff - Deputy Marshal position? List the date of the last application. If no, enter N / A.
Required Question
Salary : $28 - $47