Job Description

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians is committed to protecting and exercising the inherent inalienable sovereign rights of the Tribe and Individuals in the interest of the Medicine Creek Treat Territories, as stewards to ensure preservation of our cultural and environmental integrity for common good and prosperity for all.

Open: September 9, 2026 Close: When Filled

Job Title: Bailiff Department: Tribal Court

Reports To: Chief Court Clerk Hours: 40 Hrs/Wk – Full Time

Salary: Based on Salary Matrix+Benefits Requisition: 939

*Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information, call (253)573-7863 or email jobs@puyalluptribe-nsn.gov. The Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing, paid holidays, and paid time off including birthday leave.

Position Summary

The Bailiff works under the supervision of the Chief Court Clerk of the Puyallup Tribal Court. The Bailiff maintains the safety, security, neutrality, integrity and confidentiality of the court system. The Bailiff prevents life-threatening activities directed towards judges, court personnel, jurors’ witnesses, defendants, general public; maintains order in the court rooms.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Required to attend job related, in-service, meetings, and training to maintain professional and technical knowledge.
2. Secures the court sessions by providing protection and assistance for Court personnel and the public.
3. Announces the judges’ entrance and departure into the court room and ensures proper courtroom decorum.
4. Be present at court in the court room prior to and during court proceedings to assist during hearings as a security presence.
5. Observes and analyzes situations for the potential need for law enforcement intervention.
6. Moves court documents and evidence to and from judges, attorneys, witnesses and others as directed.
7. Performs daily inspections and monitors all court facilities as necessary to conduct the courts business on a daily basis.
8. Maintain order and security in the courtroom, waiting area; ability to calm and control disruptive individuals.
9. Monitors all entrances into the courthouse by utilizing a metal detector for inspection of weapons and contraband.
10. May serve notices, subpoenas, summons or other court documents for the court.
11. Responsible for handling incoming and outgoing mail, including drop box for Court house.
12. Must understand and able to apply and enforce rules governing court room decorum.
13. Oversees the jury during trials and assists with the needs of jurors.
14. Assist the judge and clerk as needed in carrying out the courts business to promote and ensure smooth hearings.
15. Bailiff often functions as a public information source for persons using court facilities, responding to inquiries and giving directions in a professional and respectful manner.
16. Operates copiers, phones, fax machines, and completes typing.
17. Maintains confidentiality at all times.
18. The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change and based on organizational need and or deemed necessary by the supervisor.
19. Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications and Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be willing to attend all applicable training within one year. Must have the knowledge and ability to use word processing, database and spreadsheet software as well as electronic and hard copy files.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

Must have a valid Washington Driver’s License and insurance and must maintain them during employment. First aid and CPR certification maintained throughout employment.

Other Skills and Abilities

Strong customer service skills to work with the public. Must have knowledge and understanding of Tribal Court Processes. Must abide by court uniform guidelines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be physically able to detain defendants or members of the public, maintain order in the court, and serve summons/subpoenas.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment excellent personal hygiene due to working in close proximity to others and in an enclosed area.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Potential dangers include hostile individuals.
• Employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
• Position may be stressful at times due to the sensitive or confidential issues being addressed.
• Requires occasional travel using employee’s own transportation.

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Indian Preference Employer as Required by Law

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If you have any questions about the positions or the online application, please call (253) 573-7863

or email jobs@puyalluptribe-nsn.gov.

3001 Puyalupabsh St. Tacoma, WA 98404

Native American preference applies and job placements are given on a competitive basis, using job related factors. Because of the large number of applications received and limited job positions, your application will not guarantee employment.