COURT BAILIFF
City Of Bellaire
Bellaire, TX 77401
$34.65 - $40.26 an hour
Description
COURT BAILIFF functions include but are not limited to the following:
- Oversee Courtroom Activities:
Ensure orderly conduct during court proceedings, enforce policies, and maintain a secure environment.
Ensure safety of court personnel, prisoner/ detainee(s), and court attendees.
- Conduct Security Checks:
Search the courthouse and individuals entering for safety, removing illegal materials, and
filing criminal charges when necessary.
- Assist Court Personnel:
Aid court personnel and prosecutors, escort jurors to and from proceedings, and enforce
established procedures.
- Respond to Inquiries and Complaints:
Address public inquiries, resolve citizen complaints, and assist defendants with directions
and information on how and where to handle financial arrangements post-court.
- Police Officer Duties:
Perform all duties outlined in the Police Officer job description, including arrests when
necessary.
- Additional Responsibilities:
Attend and provide security for city council meetings, ensuring the security of mayor, city
council, and council proceedings.
Contribute to the team effort by performing other related duties as assigned.
- Basic or higher Peace Officer License from the Texas Commission on Law
Enforcement (TCOLE) at the time of appointment