Description

Maintain order in courts of law.

Interests

Realistic
Conventional
Enterprising

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Work Values

Relationships
Support
Independence

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Work Styles

Integrity
Self-Control
Dependability
Stress Tolerance
Cooperation

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Tasks

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.
Provide security by patrolling interior and exterior of courthouse and escorting judges and other court employees.
Guard lodging of sequestered jury.

Work Activities

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Detailed Work Activities

Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Technology Skills

Data base user interface and query software
Presentation software
Electronic mail software
Document management software
Word processing software

Abilities

Problem Sensitivity
Oral Expression
Selective Attention
Speech Clarity
Oral Comprehension

Skills

Social Perceptiveness
Monitoring
Speaking
Active Listening
Judgment and Decision Making

Knowledge

Public Safety and Security
Law and Government
English Language
Customer and Personal Service
Psychology

Most Common Education Level

The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.

Certificates

These are the certification(s) applicable to Bailiffs:

Certificate name

Basic Court Security Certification

Certifying Organization

National Sheriffs' Association

Type

Core

Certificate name

Court Security Manager

Certifying Organization

National Sheriffs' Association

Type

Advanced

Certificate name

Advanced Court Security Certification

Certifying Organization

National Sheriffs' Association

Type

Advanced

Certificate name

Court Security Executive

Certifying Organization

National Sheriffs' Association

Type

Specialty

Certificate name

Court Security Executive

Certifying Organization

National Sheriffs' Association

Type

Advanced

Certificate name	Certifying Organization	Type
Basic Court Security Certification	National Sheriffs' Association	Core
Court Security Manager	National Sheriffs' Association	Advanced
Advanced Court Security Certification	National Sheriffs' Association	Advanced
Court Security Executive	National Sheriffs' Association	Specialty
Court Security Executive	National Sheriffs' Association	Advanced

Income Percentile

The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.

Income Percentile	Annual Income
Low (10%)	$47,235
Median (50%)	$59,490
High (90%)	$81,632

Income by Experience

This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).

Experience	Income
Entry Level	$58,634
Mid Level	$66,186
Senior Level	$75,262
Expert Level	N/A

Employability

There are currently 16,700 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to decrease to 16,500 positions, reflecting a projected decline of -1%.

The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.

Projected Job Growth of -1%

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