Job Description

The Court Security Bailiff provides security and protection to employees and citizens in the courtroom common areas and offices of the Municipal Court. The Courtroom Bailiff and Security Officer maintains order and conduct in the courtroom during dockets arrests and detains persons as ordered by the Judge provides public assistance and completes record checks and fingerprinting. The starting salary for this part-time non-benefits eligible position is $23.50 per hour DOQ.

Position Responsibilities

Security . Provides direct physical security to all persons present in the courtroom and in the Municipal Court common areas. Provides security and protection to all employees in the Municipal Court offices. Ensures appropriate conduct and behavior in the courtroom. Provides enforcement of the law within the boundaries of assigned work area .

Bailiff . Serves as the court Bailiff by calling the docket and announcing the Judge. Prepares courtroomfor court sessions including start up of the metal detector. Responsible for securing courtroom.

Public Assistance. Directs attorneys spectators and others to their proper locations. Listens and responds to questions or inquiries from persons or attorneys attending court. Remains professional and serves as a resource at all times.

Violation Correction Verification. Inspects vehicles to verify corrected violations as needed or when requested by the Judge.

Criminal History. Completes criminal history record checks as needed specifically checking for warrants. Communicates with Police Dispatch on outstanding warrants.

Fingerprinting. Completes required fingerprinting of defendants as needed.

Division Meetings. Participates in Division meetings Department meetings and staff retreat as needed.

Equipment/Maintenance. Notify Court Administrator of any equipment malfunctions or building maintenance issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Certified Law Enforcement Officer issued through the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC).
• Five years experience as a certified Law Enforcement Officer.

Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge skills and abilities to successfully perform the responsibilities identified in this job posting may also be considered.

Work Schedule

This position primarily works pre-arranged hours while court is in session on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday. The position will average less than 20 hours per week and must remain under 1000 hours in a rolling calendar year. Additional opportunities to work outside of these hours for City Council meetings. City and Police Department events and other activities may be available.

Additional Statements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties responsibilities and qualifications. The City of Shawnee reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities of job descriptions to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. The job description is not a contract or guarantee of employment.

The City of Shawnee complies with federal and state equal opportunity laws. It is the Citys policy to provide an equal employment opportunity for all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to ancestry race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy age national origin disability socioeconomic status genetic information citizenship veteran status or familial status or any other basis protected by state or federal law in regard to hire training promotion transfer layoff dismissal discipline and other conditions of employment. If reasonable accommodation is necessary to apply or further information is needed please contact Human Resources at .

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