Primary Purpose

• An employee in this class performs a variety of law enforcement duties to assist in providing security for the courthouse and maintaining order in the court system.
• Work includes attending court, maintaining security of witnesses and judges, transporting prisoners from holding cell to and from court room, and providing for the needs and comforts of the jury.
• Employee is periodically exposed to potential hazardous situations which require independent judgment, tact, and firmness to resolve.
• Work is performed in accordance with established policies and procedures and is supplemented by frequent specific instructions.
• Work is performed under the general supervision of the Lieutenant- Bailiff and is evaluated in terms of adherence to office policies and the effectiveness with which assigned duties are performed.

Essential Functions

• Serves as court bailiff for District and Superior Court in maintaining order, opening, and recessing court and accompanying inmates to and from court.
• Provides security for the courthouse and for courtroom participants.
• Sequesters and provides for the needs and comforts of the jury.
• Serves criminal want/warrant services and completes arrest sheets containing necessary identification information.
• Prepares release orders and bond sheets on inmates.
• Serves subpoenas and appearance bonds.
• May serve as escort to the Clerks Office.
• May serve to transport prisoners.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Graduation from high school, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Certification as a law enforcement officer in accordance with the North Carolina Sheriffs Training and Standards Commission.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina drivers license.

Additional Information

Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including handcuffs, leg irons, nightsticks, firearms, two-way radios, etc. Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work may involve walking, standing, running and physical confrontation. Physical demand requirements are for Medium Work.