Division/Department
District Court Security
Closing Date
August 17, 2026
Location
Queen Anne?s County District Court
Centreville, MD 21617
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Bailiff is responsible for maintaining day-to-day order, protection, and security operations ensuring the safety of visitors, Judges, employees, and the general public who visit the District Court. Additional duties include preparing courtrooms for session, maintaining order in the courtroom, and operating the courthouse security checkpoint equipment to screen the general public and visitors. With considerable public contact involved, the Bailiff must exercise practical judgement necessary to cope with routine and unusual or emergent situations on a continual basis. Assist with evacuations and reentry during emergency situations. Bailiffs are considered essential personnel and are subject to call-in during emergencies, closings, and staffing shortages. In the event of a location closure, whether temporary or for the remainder of the day, Bailiffs are required to remain at their post until relieved by proper authority.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma/GED
Experience: One (1) year of law enforcement experience as a police officer (not to include time spent in police training academy) at a federal, state, or local law enforcement agency (equivalent to a Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions Certified police officer) AND successful completion of the required training program/probationary period.
-OR-
One (1) year of experience as a military police officer or correctional officer, with or without arrest powers (not to include time spent in training academy) AND successful completion of the required training program/probationary period.
Requirements:
Bailiff applicants will be required to furnish a letter of good standing from their employer (law enforcement, correction, or government agency) to be eligible for further consideration. A delay in providing this required documentation will result in a delay in consideration for hire. The letter of good standing must include verification that the applicant was a sworn law enforcement or correction officer, provide the separation date, and must provide confirmation that the applicant left the agency in good standing. A sample letter of good standing can be provided, upon request.
Bailiffs must be able to successfully obtain and maintain licensing/certification in the following areas within 6 months of hire date:
Special Police Commission and Maryland State Handgun permit
Licensing for all less lethal devices (OC spray)
AED/CPR certification.
Bailiffs must be able to successfully pass an initial pre-employment medical screening and a medical screening every 3 years once employed (fitness for duty).
A pre-employment reference check will be conducted by the District Court Security Office. An at will status contract will be issued at the time of hire.
Physical Demands:
Work requires frequent physical effort such as standing and walking for eight hours daily and requires the physical ability to restrain and/or detain individuals. A physical examination is required. Ability to exercise independent judgement. Ability to exercise tact under pressure or in difficult situations with the public and diffuse situations in which parties may be hostile and in conflict with each other. Ability to recognize dangerous situations. Ability to perform all the essential functions of the position
Selection Process:
Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates, and hours of work. If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, you must list each position that you held, the length of time that you held each position, and the corresponding duties. Description of duties that state, "see resume" will negatively impact consideration for this position. Applicants will not be contacted for additional information. Only applicants considered for this position will be contacted.
Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
For further information please contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected].
The Maryland Judiciary is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, military or veteran status
, physical or mental disability, familial status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. Applicants who need an ADA Accommodation during the application and/or interview process should send their request via email to
[email protected] or call 410-260-1732. The Maryland Judiciary is a drug-free workplace. Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.
Please find the Maryland Judiciary's equal employment opportunity policy here: Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation.
