PROTECTIVE SERVICES SUPPORT(PART-TIME BAILIFF)1140400
Dallas, TX
| Employer: | Dallas County |
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Brief Description Maintains safety, security and decorum in Dallas County courts, carries out Judges' orders, and handles prisoners. Detailed Description Ensures courtroom security, protects Judge and collects and retains unauthorized weapons from persons entering courtroom.Maintains decorum, enforces courtroom rules of behaviour and makes announcements.Seats jury panels, gives instructions to juries, escorts juries to and from jury room, and numbers and delivers jury lists.Carries out judge's orders, makes arrests and searches prisoners, delivers prisoners to courtroom as ordered, and serves subpoenas.Delivers reports or other items. Displays exhibits for the benefit of the jury as required.Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements Education, Experience and Training:Must have successfully maintained all State and Sheriff's Department commissioning requirements (Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education - TCLEOSE certification as a Peace Officer) and one of the following:1)Requires completion of two (2) years as a Detention Service Officer (DSO), OR2)Completed thirty (30) hours of college from an accredited college or university with a grade "C" or better with no DSO experience, OR3)Two (2) years of continuous military service with honorable discharge with no DSO experience. Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments and the general public. Must be at least 21 years of age. This position requires successful completion of a polygraph exam, psychological exam, physical exam, and extensive background investigation. Mandatory drug testing prior to employment, and will be subject to random, unannounced drug and/or alcohol tests during employment. Must be able to obtain and maintain all State and Sheriff's Department Commissioning requirements.Physical/Environmental Requirements:Must be able to perform defense tactics against individuals. Requires one or more of the following: prolonged sitting, standing, walking, and running, ascending and descending of stairs, both inside and outside. Must be able to work varied days and shift schedules, to include weekends and holidays. Potential exposure to communicable diseases. Additional Details All applications must be completed online through Dallas County website (www.dallascounty.org). Please click on Employment. Click on Future Dallas County Employee, Click on Sign In then Accept Privacy Agreement. Click on New User if you have not registered. Click on Login if you already have an account in Taleo OR Click on Current Dallas County Employees (Employees ONLY), Click on Sign In and Login. Paper applications will not be accepted for this position.Additional DetailsThe hiring process involves successful completion of each step or your application will be rejected. The steps include Criminal History Review, Polygraph Examination, Initial Interview, Review of Personal History Statement and Documents, Physical Examination, Psychological Examination, Supervisory Interview, and Background Investigation. Documents must be presented upon request: The following are required: • Citizenship: Must be a United States Citizen at the time of application. • Minimum Age: Must be 18 years of age. • High School Transcript or Diploma or GED Certificate or College Transcript • Texas Driver's License that has not been suspended in the past twelve months.• Vision: at least 20/70 in each eye correctable to 20/20. Normal color and peripheral vision. • Hearing: Normal hearing in both ears. • Physical Examination: Must be physically sound and free from any deficit which might adversely affect performance of duty, personal safety, or the safety of others. • Height/Weight: proportionateIf applicable, the following are needed: • Certified college transcript(s) • Current marriage license • Birth Certificate Social Security Card • Divorce Decree(s) - complete decree • Military Discharge (DD-214 long form) (MALES ONLY) Selective Service Registration Card or Exemption from Registration Proof of required licenses and/or certifications for certain positions | |