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Bailiff

Bailiff

  • Ideal for those who value law and order in a courtroom setting.
  • Ensure justice is served by maintaining courtroom security and decorum.
  • Unique role in safeguarding the legal process and protecting juries.
💰 Earn $72K-$104K
📚 High School Diploma or GED

Overview

Maintain order in courts of law.

Scoop

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED

Career Prospects

Shaky (Decreasing by 1-5%)

Training Time

1 to 2 years

Job Openings

1,900 in Total

Earnings

$81,920 Med. in CA

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Day-to-Day

  • Screen persons entering courthouse using magnetometers, x-ray machines, and other devices to collect and retain unauthorized firearms and other contraband.
  • Escort prisoners to and from courthouse and maintain custody of prisoners during court proceedings.
  • Maintain order in courtroom during trial and guard jury from outside contact.
  • Provide security by patrolling interior and exterior of courthouse and escorting judges and other court employees.
  • Guard lodging of sequestered jury.

Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

  • Influencing or leading others
  • Using data or completing tasks
  • Working with my hands

You are skilled in 💫

  • Monitoring
  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Service Orientation
  • Learning Strategies

You value 🙏

  • Having support
  • Support
  • Independence
  • Having freedom
  • Relationships
  • Personal relationships

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