*Bailiff (Part-Time)

Nature of Work

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is seeking to fill a vacancy of Bailiff (Part Time) - Criminal Court Security. If you have any questions pertaining to this position, please contact Recruiting Deputy D. Kirchgraber at dkirchgraber@pcsonet.com or Deputy B. Toles at btoles@pcsonet.com.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• High School graduation or equivalent diploma from an institution accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) or licensed as a degree granting institution by the Commission for Independent Education
• Certification of completion of law enforcement training as required by the State of Florida
• Meet requirements and standards of the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission as authorized by F.S.S. 943.13
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s License (minimum Class E)
• Consideration for this position requires a credit check

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the application of modern law enforcement principles and practices
• Knowledge of the importance of law enforcement work, the geography of Pinellas County, its unincorporated areas, and the general roadway system of the County
• Knowledge of General Orders and standard operating procedures
• Knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations
• Knowledge of first aid practices
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations
• Ability to cope with stressful situations and perform calmly under stressful conditions
• Ability to work closely with others as a team
• Ability to prepare and present clear, accurate, concise and objective written and oral reports
• Ability to enforce the law with firmness, tact and impartiality and to deal courteously with the public
• Ability to recognize and understand the emotional and physical reactions of both victims and perpetrators of crimes
• Ability to render physical assistance
• Skill in calmly and systematically eliciting critical information from individuals who may be injured and/or highly emotional
• Ability to maintain a level of physical conditioning to be able to physically subdue, restrain, and apprehend law violators
• Ability to meet requirements of periodic in-service training in all high liability areas (firearms, defensive tactics, ASP, tactical driving)
• Ability to adhere, at all times, to the standards and principles of honesty and integrity, and to keep your private life unsullied as an example to all
• Ability to comply with the Drug Free Workplace Act

Physical Abilities

• Requires satisfactory medical standards as stated on FDLE form CJSTC 75A, agency medical physical clearance form, and the following:
• Visual acuity of 20/30 vision standard in each eye; if corrective lenses must be used to satisfy 20/30 vision standard, uncorrected vision should be no worse than 20/100 in each eye
• Hearing acuity, single hearing levels should not exceed 25 decibels at either 500, 1000, or 2000 Hz nor exceed 30 decibels at 3000 Hz frequencies in each ear
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. from floor to waist
• Ability to sit, stand and walk up to 12 hours per day
• Ability to perceive sounds at normal voice range and sounds transmitted by radio and sirens
• Ability to operate authorized revolver or semi-automatic handguns designated by the agency from a standing, crouching, kneeling, or prone position with either hand with accuracy; essentials for this requirement shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following: grip, stance, sighting under various lighting conditions, trigger control, body positioning, drawing techniques and loading/unloading
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle in a safe and efficient manner
• Ability to utilize standard vehicle emergency equipment; ability to use mirrors for safe vehicle operation
• Ability to properly identify colors utilized in descriptions
• Ability to perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace

Benefits

We offer a complete benefits package to full and part-time employees. To view the PCSO Benefits Guide click here.

Application Instructions

• This position is an essential role within the agency, requiring members to work overtime, weekends, nights, and holidays according to their assigned shift and based on agency need.
• To remain in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office must determine if it is necessary and/or possible to provide reasonable accommodations to all potential employees. Ensure you have read and thoroughly understood the job description and requirements of the position for which you are applying.