Bailiff - Las Vegas, United States - Clark County (NV)

Description

ABOUT THE POSITION
The Clark County Justice Court- Las Vegas Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Bailiff position. This position is in the Clark County Regional Justice Center (Administration and Judicial) Division.

This position provides an excellent opportunity for law enforcement professionals to let their previous career experience enhance earnings and/or continue a career of service.

This position also provides a great opportunity to enter the law enforcement field.

This is an open and continuous recruitment, scheduling dates will vary depending on when the application was received and reviewed by Human Resources.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Some positions may be used to fill term Limited-Permanent positions.

The selected candidates will be hired for a special project or duties of a limited duration and be required to sign a term of employment letter specifying condition and exact dates of employment.

The successful selected candidates will be eligible for benefits during the duration of employment.

Some positions may be Grant Funded.

Grant Funded positions are subject to continuation based on availability of grant funds and the employee will be terminated without right of appeal when such funds are no longer available.

Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.


PLEASE NOTE:
Nevada Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.

Certification):

A valid copy of a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Category II or higher certification is required at time of application.

Applications submitted without valid P.O.S.T. Category II or higher certification will be considered as an incomplete application.

Certificates may also be emailed to The candidates name, recruitment title and exam/job number must be listed in the email.

Required certifications/licenses may be submitted in the following ways.

a. Uploaded as a Word or PDF attachment to application at time of submission.

b. Uploaded as a Word or PDF attachment to an email and sent to County HR Recruitment Analyst


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:
Equivalent to graduation from high school. Must possess a valid Nevada State P.O.S.T. Category II (or higher) certification or be accepted into an accredited P.O.S.T. Category II (or higher) law enforcement academy at time of application. Must be capable of passing P.O.S.T. pre-agility Fitness Standards as defined by N.A.C b)(1). Additional experience in dealing with the public is desirable.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application.

Working Conditions:
Wear a uniform as specified. Carry a firearm, chemical agent and meet and maintain applicable certifications.

Licensing and Certification:
Specified positions may require possession of a valid Nevada Class C Driver's License. Must possess a valid Nevada P.O.S.T Category II (or higher) certification or be accepted into an accredited P.O.S.T. Category II (or higher) law enforcement academy at time of application. Must be capable of passing P.O.S.T. pre-agility Fitness Standards as defined by N.A.C b)(1). Weapons qualification is required for duty weapon. Failure to satisfactorily complete required training shall be proper cause for termination.

In addition, appointed District Court and Las Vegas Justice Court judicial bailiffs must complete a valid Nevada P.O.S.T. Category I training program within eighteen (18) months from the date of appointment. Applicants with P.O.S.T. certifications outside the state of Nevada must provide documentation at time of application proving their certification meets Nevada P.O.S.T. Category II standards.

In addition to the minimum requirements, per Nevada P.O.S.T.

(NAC , no person may be appointed to perform the duties of a peace officer unless he or she:

• Is a citizen of the United States.
• Is at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
• Meets all of the NAC requirements.

For the full listing of NAC minimum requirements, visit:

Failure to complete required training or receive required certification shall be proper cause for termination.

Background Investigation:

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation that meets all requirements of Nevada Administrative Code Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Medical Examination:
Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.


EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Monitors scanning equipment, books, prisoners at the bailiff station, security gate or in court as directed by the court.

Maintains procedures to protect the safety of the judge and the court's property; protects all court personnel, attorneys, and visitors in the courts; maintains security of the jury during all phases of the trial.

Calls court to order and maintains appropriate decorum in court whenever court is in session. Ensures potential witnesses are separated from jurors prior to and throughout trial.

Takes emergency action and/or notifies emergency personnel as the situation warrants; may administer basic first aid or CPR if required.

Transports detainees and assists transportation officers in moving detainees to and from the courtroom, holding cells and vehicles.

Acts as liaison between the judge, attorneys, courtroom staff and the public in order to ensure the orderly conduct of court business.

Opens and locks secured areas and facilities; sets up courtroom for operation.

Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.

May execute warrants of arrest as assigned by the court.

May perform general office support work, deliver or pick-up documents and other materials and assist the judge in other ways as instructed.

May operate video recording equipment in the courtroom.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a typical office or court setting and use standard office equipment, strength to lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.

Strength to effectively subdue and/or remove persons in difficult or emergency situations.

Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.