Court Bailiff (CD)

Job SummaryThe Hanover County Sheriff's Office is seeking candidates for current and future Court Bailiff positions. It promises to provide all citizens with the highest degree of protection for their lives and property, and to develop community responsibility at reducing crime and enhancing safety through problem-solving tactics, thereby creating an environment where crime cannot flourish. Starting annual salary is $60,177 plus excellent benefits.General DescriptionThis is a sworn position. The incumbent performs responsible protective service and human support work in providing security in the court rooms.OrganizationThe Court Bailiff position is part of Hanover County's Career Development Plan (CD). The Court Bailiff has five (5) levels ranging from Court Bailiff to Court Bailiff - Career.The Court Bailiff reports to the Lieutenant-Court Services or Sergeant-Court Services and supervises no staff.Essential FunctionsEnsures the security and order of courtrooms prior to and during court sessions.Transports and supervises the movement of prisoners to and from court and secures in holding cells.Transports prisoners to other jails and institutions.Removes unruly individuals from the courtroom.Searches courtroom for contraband and inmates for unauthorized possession prior to court appearances.Responds and carries out all orders of the Judge.Serves summons, notices, warrants and capias.Each sworn officer in the Hanover County Sheriff's Office must maintain the ability to perform the essential job functions of a sworn law enforcement officer as described under the Deputy Sheriff - Patrol job description, regardless of their current assignment.Performs related work as assigned.Working ConditionsHazards: Interaction with people during stressful and dangerous situationsEnvironment: FieldPhysical Effort: Must be able to maintain physical agility and endurance at all timesFLSA: Non-exemptKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesGeneral knowledge of court procedures and of police methods, practices and procedures, required. Knowledge of the geography of the County, required. Ability to exercise tact and judgment in handling visitors of the court and in maintaining the behavior of prisoners. Ability to follow oral and written instruction. Ability to develop skill in the use of firearms. Ability to analyze situations and adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action.Education, Experience, and TrainingHigh school diploma or equivalent required. Ability to successfully complete the appropriate training as prescribed by the Commonwealth of Virginia for this position. Any equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable.Special ConditionsServes as the will of the SheriffTwelve-month probationary periodAnnual participation in Occupational Simulation CourseShift work, including weekends, nights and holidaysWork beyond normal work scheduleEssential staff designationMust wear uniformSelection ProcessTesting date for this applicant pool: Saturday, June 6, 2026, 9 AM.21 years of age or older by academy graduationU.S. citizenMinimum vision of 20/100 correctable to 20/40High school diploma or equivalentValid driver's license (must obtain a valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver's license within 30 days of hire)Passing score on written testPanel InterviewComprehensive background investigationPolygraph examinationInterview with the SheriffPhysical exam/drug testPsychological evaluationPhysical agility test#J-18808-Ljbffr

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