Bailiff

at Gila County in Payson, Arizona, United States

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to ensure orderly conduct during court proceedings.

This position performs bailiff duties, ensuring safety and decorum throughout the facility, escorting relevant parties to appropriate rooms and controlling access to secured areas. The role may also perform clerical duties. 

Checks in relevant parties and escorts them individually to court and hearing rooms. Opens and locks secured areas and facilities and sets up court room for operation. Ensures all jury members are present during jury trials.  Ensures court staff, attorneys and defense are present in court and ready for judge’s appearance.

Ensures internet access for proper function of audio, visual and technological requirements within the Courtroom, resolves any technology issues as needed.

Acts as liaison between judge, attorneys, courtroom staff and public in order to ensure safety and orderly conduct of court business; calls court to order and maintains appropriate decorum when court is in session.

Answers and transfers Department telephone calls and provides assistance to court personnel, as assigned. Coordinates food orders during jury deliberations; performs clerical duties; ensures the Law Library is updated and maintained.

Performs other duties as assigned.