COURT BAILIFF bei CITY OF BELLAIRE

Description

COURT BAILIFF functions include but are not limited to the following:

•  Oversee Courtroom Activities:

Ensure orderly conduct during court proceedings, enforce policies, and maintain a secure environment.

Ensure safety of court personnel, prisoner/ detainee(s), and court attendees.

• Conduct Security Checks:

Search the courthouse and individuals entering for safety, removing illegal materials, and
filing criminal charges when necessary.

• Assist Court Personnel:

Aid court personnel and prosecutors, escort jurors to and from proceedings, and enforce
established procedures.

• Respond to Inquiries and Complaints:

Address public inquiries, resolve citizen complaints, and assist defendants with directions
and information on how and where to handle financial arrangements post-court.

• Police Officer Duties:

Perform all duties outlined in the Police Officer job description, including arrests when
necessary.

• Additional Responsibilities:

Attend and provide security for city council meetings, ensuring the security of mayor, city
council, and council proceedings.

Contribute to the team effort by performing other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Basic or higher Peace Officer License from the Texas Commission on Law

         Enforcement (TCOLE) at the time of appointment