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Bailiffs: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
Maintain order in courts of law.
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This source lists 15 tasks, including 13 marked Core and 2 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.
Task source dates: 08/2020.
15 tasks shown
Core · Task 20123 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Screen persons entering courthouse using magnetometers, x-ray machines, and other devices to collect and retain unauthorized firearms and other contraband.
Core · Task 20127 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Escort prisoners to and from courthouse and maintain custody of prisoners during court proceedings.
Core · Task 2091 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Maintain order in courtroom during trial and guard jury from outside contact.
Core · Task 20124 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Provide security by patrolling interior and exterior of courthouse and escorting judges and other court employees.
Core · Task 2092 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Guard lodging of sequestered jury.
Core · Task 2094 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Enforce courtroom rules of behavior and warn persons not to smoke or disturb court procedure.
Core · Task 21197 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Arrest persons in court when arrest warrants have been issued.
Core · Task 2095 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Report need for police or medical assistance to sheriff's office.
Core · Task 20125 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Check courtroom for security and cleanliness and assure availability of sundry supplies, such as notepads, for use by judge, jurors, and attorneys.
Core · Task 2098 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Stop people from entering courtroom while judge charges jury.
Core · Task 20126 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Screen, control, and handle evidence and exhibits during court proceedings.
Core · Task 21198 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Provide assistance to the public, such as directions to court offices.
Core · Task 2097 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Announce entrance of judge.
Supplemental · Task 20128 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Maintain court docket.
Supplemental · Task 2093 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Provide jury escort to restaurant and other areas outside of courtroom to prevent jury contact with public.
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