Bailiff-District Court

About the role

Located in Ely, NV, the Bailiff – District Court position is responsible for maintaining security, safety, and decorum in an assigned court and associated public facilities while the court is in session and during public access hours.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security, safety, and decorum in the courtroom and public facilities.
• Articulate and explain rules, policies, and procedures to staff, attorneys, visitors, and the public.
• Resolve conflicts and de‑escalate heightened situations.
• Train staff in emergency and evacuation procedures.
• Compile and summarize information; prepare periodic or special reports as requested.
• Use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with staff, coworkers, and the public.
• Maintain a business‑like decorum in the courthouse at all times.
• Provide physical protection for judges, court personnel, attorneys, visitors, and court property.
• Conduct internal and external perimeter security walks.
• Monitor scanning equipment, the general public, and prisoners at the bailiff station, security gate, or in the courtroom to ensure safety as directed by the court.
• Take emergency action or notify emergency personnel when warranted; administer basic first aid or CPR if required.
• Apply record‑keeping principles and practices.

Requirements

• Administrative skillset.
• Ability to articulate rules, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to resolve conflict and heightened situations.
• Ability to train staff in emergency and evacuation procedures.
• Skill in compiling and summarizing information and preparing reports.
• Ability to use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Skills in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with staff, coworkers, and the public.
• Ability to maintain business‑like decorum in the courthouse at all times.
• Physical ability to protect judges, court personnel, attorneys, visitors, and court property.
• Ability to conduct internal and external perimeter security walks.
• Ability to monitor scanning equipment, the general public, and prisoners at bailiff stations, security gates, or in the courtroom.
• Ability to take emergency action or notify emergency personnel; may administer basic first aid or CPR if required.
• Knowledge of record‑keeping principles and practices.
• Ability to read and explain rules, policies, and procedures.
• Nevada Class C Driver’s License.
• Nevada Category I POST Certification (must remain in good standing).
• CPR, AED, and First Aid certification to be obtained within six months of employment.
• High school diploma or GED; plus two years of experience in law enforcement or public safety, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Pay

$28.55 – $31.23 per hour.

Schedule

Full time.