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

Description

ABOUT THE POSITION
This recruitment will be used to fill positions in the Eighth Judicial District Court.

Primary responsibilities involve protecting and performing ancillary duties to support court and related criminal justice system staff.

Maintains security, safety, and decorum in an assigned court and associated public facilities while court is in session and during public access hours.

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

District Court 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 candidates will be eligible for benefits during the duration of employment.


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 judicial bailiff/deputy marshal 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.

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.

Background Investigation:
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. The background investigation may include a psychological, suitability, and polygraph evaluation. Periodic background investigations may be conducted.


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.