Job Description

Posting number: 29234

Department: Justice Court - Las Vegas

Job classification: BAILIFF II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Court Administration, Legal, Public Safety

The Clark County Justice Court - Las Vegas is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Bailiff I/II position. The Bailiff I/II serves as a vital member of the Justice Court - Las Vegas team, responsible for ensuring the safety, security, and orderly conduct of courtroom proceedings. Working under general supervision, the Bailiff maintains courtroom decorum, provides security support, responds to emergencies, transports detainees, and assists transportation officers as needed. The role also acts as a key liaison between judges, attorneys, staff, and the public. Success in this position requires strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, professionalism, and the ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced and dynamic courtroom environment.

Bailiff I: $31.20- $46.05 Hourly
Bailiff II: $33.65 - $49.74 Hourly

The Bailiff I is a training underfill position, upon successful completion of the training program the successful candidate will be non-competitively promoted to Bailiff II.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months at either level or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

PLEASE NOTE: Nevada Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T. Certification): A valid copy of a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Category II or higher certification is required at time of application. Applications submitted without valid P.O.S.T. Category II or higher certification will be considered as an incomplete application. Certificates may also be emailed to Alexzandra.Silva@ClarkCountyNV.gov The candidates name, recruitment title and exam/job number must be listed in the email.

Required certifications/licenses may be submitted in the following ways.
a. Uploaded as a Word or PDF attachment to application at time of submission.
b. Uploaded as a Word or PDF attachment to an email and sent to County HR Recruitment Analyst: Alexzandra.Silva@ClarkCountyNV.gov

Examples of duties

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.

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Supplemental information

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.