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Bailiffs - 33-3011.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Maintain order in courts of law.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Bailiff
  • Court Bailiff
  • Court Constable
  • Court Deputy
  • Court Officer
  • Court Security Officer
  • Deputy Bailiff
  • Deputy Court Services Sheriff
  • Security Officer

SOC Occupation Groups

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Announce entrance of judge.
  • Arrest persons in court when arrest warrants have been issued.
  • Check courtroom for security and cleanliness and assure availability of sundry supplies, such as notepads, for use by judge, jurors, and attorneys.
  • Enforce courtroom rules of behavior and warn persons not to smoke or disturb court procedure.
  • Escort prisoners to and from courthouse and maintain custody of prisoners during court proceedings.
  • Guard lodging of sequestered jury.
  • Maintain court docket.
  • Maintain order in courtroom during trial and guard jury from outside contact.
  • Provide assistance to the public, such as directions to court offices.
  • Provide jury escort to restaurant and other areas outside of courtroom to prevent jury contact with public.
  • Provide security by patrolling interior and exterior of courthouse and escorting judges and other court employees.
  • Report need for police or medical assistance to sheriff's office.
  • Screen persons entering courthouse using magnetometers, x-ray machines, and other devices to collect and retain unauthorized firearms and other contraband.
  • Screen, control, and handle evidence and exhibits during court proceedings.
  • Stop people from entering courtroom while judge charges jury.

Detailed Work Activities

  • Confiscate prohibited or dangerous items.
  • Detain suspects or witnesses.
  • Document legal or regulatory information.
  • Escort prisoners to courtrooms, prisons, or other facilities.
  • Guard facilities.
  • Inform viewers, listeners, or audiences.
  • Inspect facilities for cleanliness.
  • Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
  • Maintain public order or security.
  • Patrol properties to maintain safety.
  • Present information to the public.
  • Prevent unauthorized individuals from entering restricted areas.
  • Process forensic or legal evidence in accordance with procedures.
  • Provide security escorts for officials, jury members, or other individuals.
  • Request emergency personnel.
  • Search individuals for illegal or dangerous items.
  • Warn individuals about rule violations or safety concerns.

Military Crosswalk Titles

  • Antitank Missile Gunner (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Critical Skills Operator (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Gunner's Mate (Coast Guard - Enlisted)
  • Infantry Unit Leader (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Investigator (Coast Guard - Enlisted)
  • Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Operations Chief (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Unit Leader (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Light Armored Reconnaissance Marine (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Maritime Law Enforcement Specialist (Coast Guard - Warrant Officer only)
  • Master-At-Arms (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Military Police (Army - Enlisted)
  • Operations Chief (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Rifleman (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Security Forces (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Security Forces Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Security Forces Apprentice, Combat Arms (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Security Forces Apprentice, Military Working Dog Handler (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Security Forces Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Security Forces Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Security Forces Helper, Combat Arms (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Security Forces Helper, Military Working Dog Handler (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Security Forces Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Security Forces Journeyman, Combat Arms (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Security Forces Journeyman, Military Working Dog Handler (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Security Forces Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Special Reconnaissance (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Special Reconnaissance Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Special Reconnaissance Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Special Reconnaissance Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Special Reconnaissance Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Special Reconnaissance Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Unit Supply Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
  • Weapons Specialty (Coast Guard - Warrant Officer only)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

No information available.

DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Bailiff