Bailiffs

Key skills

A typical day

• •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.

Fields of study

Any field