Bailiffs

Also Called: Bailiff, Court Bailiff, Court Officer, Court Security Officer

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$29,540

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Bailiffs do

Maintain order in courts of law.

  • Screen persons entering courthouse using magnetometers, x-ray machines, and other devices to collect and retain unauthorized firearms and other contraband.
  • Escort prisoners to and from courthouse and maintain custody of prisoners during court proceedings.
  • Maintain order in courtroom during trial and guard jury from outside contact.
Industry Areas:

Homeland Security

Training Program Areas:

OCT-Only Homeland Security • Security & Protective Services

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Work Context

  • Contact With Others
  • Work With Work Group or Team
  • Deal With External Customers
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Tools

  • Security metal detector
  • Two way radios
  • Handcuffs
  • Handguns
  • Video monitors

Technology

Data base user interface and query software
Microsoft Access
National Crime Information Center NCIC database
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Electronic mail software
Email software
Microsoft Outlook

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Monitoring
  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Judgment and Decision Making

Knowledge

Safety and Government
public safety and security
law and government
Arts and Humanities
English language
Business
customer service
Math and Science
psychology

Education

  • 40% High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Bailiffs Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

Job Training Match

Police Identification & Records Officers

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Emergency Management Directors

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

    Tifton, GA

  • Adirondack Community College

    Queensbury, NY

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Enterprising (Persuader)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Integrity
  • Self Control
  • Dependability
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Cooperation
  • Attention to Detail

Values

  • Relationships
  • Support
  • Independence

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Attention

This is what Bailiffs across the country typically make.

$14.20 / hour
$29,540 /year

Entry Level

$25.50 / hour
$53,040 /year

Median Level

$42.15 / hour
$87,670 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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