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Bailiffs

	Median Wage (USD, 2024)	Projected Job Openings (2024-2034)	Projected Growth (2024-2034)
National Statistics	$57050	1800	-2.2%
State Statistics	-	-	-
City Statistics	-	-	-

Statistics

National

State

City

State

City

$57050

Median Wage (USD, 2024)

1800

Projected Job Openings (2024-2034)

-2.2%

Projected Growth (2024-2034)

Maintain order in courts of law.

Experience Requirements Overview

Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

Education, Training and Experience

Required Level of Education: High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)

Related Work Experience: N.A.

On-Site or In-Plant Training: Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months

On-the-Job Training: Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months

Detailed Work Activities

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

Work Values

Achievement

Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Working Conditions

Recognition

Relationships

Support

Independence

Tasks

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.
Enforce courtroom rules of behavior and warn persons not to smoke or disturb court procedure.
Arrest persons in court when arrest warrants have been issued.
Report need for police or medical assistance to sheriff's office.
Check courtroom for security and cleanliness and assure availability of sundry supplies, such as notepads, for use by judge, jurors, and attorneys.
Stop people from entering courtroom while judge charges jury.
Screen, control, and handle evidence and exhibits during court proceedings.
Provide assistance to the public, such as directions to court offices.
Announce entrance of judge.
Maintain court docket.
Provide jury escort to restaurant and other areas outside of courtroom to prevent jury contact with public.

Work Styles

Innovation

A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.

Innovation

Achievement Orientation

Intellectual Curiosity

Tolerance for Ambiguity

Initiative

Adaptability

Self-Confidence

Perseverance

Leadership Orientation

Humility

Sincerity

Empathy

Cooperation

Optimism

Social Orientation

Cautiousness

Attention to Detail

Dependability

Integrity

Stress Tolerance

Self-Control

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