What do they do?

Maintain order in courts of law.

Also known as:

Bailiff, Court Bailiff, Court Constable, Court Deputy, Court Officer, Court Security Officer, Deputy Bailiff, Deputy Court Services Sheriff, Security Officer

Typical Wages

Projected Growth Rate

Employment of Bailiffs is projected to show little or no change from 2020 to 2030.

Projected Employment in OH

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  • -1.5%

    Change

    Ranks #35 in job growth rate
    120

    Job Openings

    Ranks #4 in net job growth

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Education Level

Percent of workers in this field with these degrees:

  • Doctorate or Professional Degree  (2%)
  • Master's degree  (8%)
  • Bachelor's degree  (24%)
  • Associate's degree  (17%)
  • Some college, no degree  (26%)
  • High school diploma equivalent  (22%)
  • Less than high school diploma  (1%)

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People in this career often have these skills:

  • Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  • Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  • Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

People in this career often know a lot about:

  • Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
  • Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
  • English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

People in this career often have talent in:

  • Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
  • Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
  • Selective Attention - The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
  • Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  • Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Speech Recognition - The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  • Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

People in this career often do these activities:

  • Confiscate prohibited or dangerous items.
  • Search individuals for illegal or dangerous items.
  • Escort prisoners to courtrooms, prisons, or other facilities.
  • Provide security escorts for officials, jury members, or other individuals.
  • Maintain public order or security.
  • Patrol properties to maintain safety.
  • Guard facilities.
  • Warn individuals about rule violations or safety concerns.
  • Detain suspects or witnesses.
  • Request emergency personnel.
  • Document legal or regulatory information.
  • Inspect facilities for cleanliness.
  • Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
  • Prevent unauthorized individuals from entering restricted areas.
  • Process forensic or legal evidence in accordance with procedures.
  • Present information to the public.
  • Inform viewers, listeners, or audiences.

This page includes data from:

O*NET OnLine Career data: O*NET 28.1 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (“USDOL/ETA”). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA

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