Sheriffs and bailiffs jobs in the United States

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Counted Oct 27, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 962
Employers: 357

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / hour: $31.97Across 308 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $63,559Across 85 listings
Average starting payUSD / month: $6,294Across 30 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: <1%4 listings
Hybrid: 0%0 listings
On-site: 3%33 listings

Not specified: 96% (925 listings)

Employers hiring include Provest LLC (117), Proof (115), ABC Legal Services (90).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

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Sheriffs and bailiffs jobs in the United States

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CITY OF MCDONOUGH

Court Bailiff

McDonough, GA, United States

$44,208 to $70,733 USD / year

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Job details

Pay: $44,208 to $70,733 USD / year
Posting language: English

Original job description

This is a part-time position $21.25 per hour up to 29 hours weekly.

General Description

Court Bailiffs are sworn police officers who are assigned to assist in the operation and security of the Municipal Court of the City of McDonough. The Court Bailiff’s primary responsibility is court security, to include protection of the judge, controlling inmates, conducting, and providing physical security for the court. They are assigned and supervised by the Court Services Administrator.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

· Conducts searches of the courtroom before scheduled court for weapons and contraband.

· Responsible for locking the doors and turning off lights at end of court.

· Inspects packages and persons coming into the courtroom in a reasonable manner.

· Recognizes and handles suspicious packages/persons, using magnetometer, when needed.

· Announces the opening and closing of the Municipal Court.

· Summons officers and witnesses to testify.

· Provides general security for all persons attending court.

· Provides security and safety for the court, including keeping order in the court and making arrests if necessary.

· Provides assistance during any emergency situation, including medical, weather, fire, etc.

· Maintains custody of and escort/transfer prisoner(s).

· Attends to other court related matters at the judge’s direction or other authorized court staff.

· Maintains a dignified and professional atmosphere in the courtroom.

· Operates a department vehicle in performance of duties.

· Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Knowledge regarding location of all fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and evacuation procedures.

· Knowledge of first aid and CPR.

· Knowledge of applicable federal laws, state laws, and city ordinances, especially the criminal and traffic codes; the laws of arrest, search and seizure; the laws regarding civil liability; the rules of evidence; and the laws and regulations regarding peace officers.

· Knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, directives, rules, and regulations.

· Knowledge of the confidentiality requirements of criminal justice information and criminal history record information.

· Knowledge of the geography, road network, traffic patterns, crime patterns, public buildings, and emergency facilities of the city.

· Knowledge of GCIC operating procedures, rules and regulations, including the GCIC databases and how they interrelate.

· Knowledge of Federal Communications commission rules and regulations pertaining to Public Safety radio users and of radio system signals and codes; comprehension and use of codes on radio transmissions.

· Knowledge of general police procedures and the criminal justice system.

· Knowledge of mechanics of arrest and self-defense tactics and procedures.

· Knowledge of standard American English grammar, punctuation, spelling, and basic math.

· Knowledge of adult human behavior, cultural differences, and socio-economic problems.

· Knowledge of the signs and symptoms of mental/physical impairment.

· Knowledge of interpersonal communication skills, including tactical communication skills.

· Ability to handle difficult and emergency situations in an effective, safe, timely, and legal manner.

· Ability to read, speak, write, and spell using standard American English to complete accurate basic and comprehensive reports used by the criminal justice community and public.

· Ability to recall and relate details of incidents in the preparation of written reports or in relating information to concerned parties.

· Ability to understand and follow quickly and accurately oral and written instructions and procedures.

· Ability to obtain information through observation interview.

· Ability to successfully complete the Department’s training programs following employment/assignment.

· Ability to give accurate directions, make distinction between civil and criminal incidents, work well in a high pressure multi tasked environment amid frequent interruptions with ability to redirect focus, and if assigned as Officer in Charge, to exercise proper judgment with subordinates and the general public.

· Ability to prioritize tasks with flexibility as situation and circumstances change.

· Ability to plan, research and utilize information in the administration of duties.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations, both individually and as a team, with supervisors, peers, subordinates, other city employees, attorneys, and the general public.

· Ability to assert self appropriately as well as make decisions and solve problems.

· Ability to meet departmental firearms qualification standards and to possess and/or be in control of a firearm, under state and federal laws.

· Ability to handle confidential information.

· Ability to make appropriate judgments in tense and evolving situations regarding appropriate tactics and the use of only reasonable and necessary force in order to defend oneself and others from attack and to make forcible, physical arrests.

· Ability to operate a computer.

· Ability to maintain P.O.S.T. certification.

· Ability to use a taser in the performance of duties.

· Ability to operate city vehicles in the performance of duties and/or to attend training programs.

· Ability to successfully complete the selection process for this position.

· Skill in the proficient use of all police equipment used in the performance of their job, including but not limited to firearms, radio, impact weapons, chemical weapons, and handcuffs.

· Skill in self-defense and in arresting/restraining persons.

· Skill in performing first aid and CPR techniques.

· Skill in writing legibly.

· Skill in using office equipment.

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Skills

Opening and closing procedures
First Aid
CPR
Confidentiality
Communication skills
Prioritization
Research
Office equipment

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