Bailiff - District Court

Department: District Court

Position Control Number: 0409-003

FLSA Status: Personal Staff Not Subject to FLSA

Safety Sensitive Designation: This position is designated as safety-sensitive.

Random Drug/Alcohol Test: Yes

Opening Date: January 29, 2025

Closing Date: February 7, 2025 at 11:59 PM

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and minimum qualifications of this job. The incumbent(s) may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign job-related responsibilities and tasks to this job at any time. Certain functions are understood to be essential; these include, but are not limited to, attendance, getting along with others, working a full shift, and dealing with and working under stress. Any essential function of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant only to the extent medically and reasonably feasible.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for maintaining safety and security within the District Court.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Announces the opening and closing of court.
• Monitors the courtroom proceedings to maintain security within the courtroom; removes any disruptive person; makes arrests when necessary.
• Inspects the courtroom daily prior to court sessions to remove any devices that could be used as a weapon by a prisoner.
• Escorts and provides security for prisoners from holding cells to the courtroom.
• Observes all persons entering the courtroom to identify any possible courtroom disruption; screens persons entering courtroom through metal detectors to identify and confiscate any weapon being taken into the courtroom.
• Posts a copy of the court docket.
• Makes bank deposits of court funds on a daily basis.
• Provides information to the public regarding fine payment and courtroom procedures.
• Provides security for monthly DWI school to ensure the orderly conduct of participants.
• Serves as department’s Terminal Agent in Charge (TAC) for the Arkansas Crime Information Center (ACIC).
• Schedules employees for ACIC certification classes and maintains employee ACIC training records.
• Responsible for conducting the department ACIC audit.
• Develops and implements an emergency response plan in the event of a security issue or a natural disaster.

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs other related duties as required.

PERSONNEL SUPERVISED: None

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in a smoking-restricted office environment. Trips to the bank must be made daily. Attendance at a monthly DWI school on Saturday is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• • Considerable knowledge of the proceedings of District Court and related office support.
  • Considerable knowledge of statutes, ordinances, and regulations governing safety and security for courtroom proceedings.
  • Some knowledge of surveillance equipment.
  • Some knowledge in the operation of computers and digital recording equipment.
  • Ability to attend work regularly and reliably.
  • Skill in the operation of a firearm.
  • Skill in the operation of a metal detector device.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• • Ability to communicate orally.
  • Ability to restrain prisoners when necessary, during court sessions and escorting to and from the court.
  • Visual acuity is needed to inspect the courtroom.
  • Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
  • Ability to concentrate for long periods of time.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Completion of high school or GED equivalent; some experience with law enforcement; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.

• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of an ACIC/NCIC check and CLEST physical and psychological evaluations.
• This position is safety-sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
• Must be able to immediately obtain ACIC certification.
• Must have CLEST certification.
• Must obtain Court Security Officer (CSO) certification offered by the Administrative Office of the Courts within one year of employment.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to humanresources@pulaskicounty.net or call (501) 340-6110.