Bailiffs
Also called: Bailiff, Court Officer, Deputy Sheriff, Court Security Officer
What they do:
Maintain order in courts of law.
On the job, you would:
- Screen persons entering courthouse using magnetometers, x-ray machines, and other devices to collect and retain unauthorized firearms and other contraband.
- Provide security by patrolling interior and exterior of courthouse and escorting judges and other court employees.
- Enforce courtroom rules of behavior and warn persons not to smoke or disturb court procedure.
Knowledge
Safety and Government
- public safety and security
- law and government
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Business
- customer service
Skills
Basic Skills
- keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Social
- understanding people's reactions
Abilities
Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Attention
- pay attention to something without being distracted
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include
practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Integrity
- Dependability
- Self Control
- Attention to Detail
- Stress Tolerance
- Cooperation
Technology
Examples of the technology used in this career will be available soon.
Education
![Education: (rated 2 of 5)](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20120921162416im_/http://www.mynextmove.org/vets/image/hi_ed2.png)
high school diploma or
some college
usually needed
some college
usually needed
Job Outlook
![Below Average Outlook](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20120921162416im_/http://www.mynextmove.org/vets/image/outlook2.png)
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
![Salary](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20120921162416im_/http://www.mynextmove.org/vets/image/hi_sal.png)
$38,950
per year, on average
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