REPORTS TO: Deputy Bailiff Sergeant
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full Time
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt
CIVIL SERVICE: Unclassified
LOCATION: 1000 Main Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
WORK HOURS: 35 hours per week; M-F 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Overtime coverage as needed. May vary based on need
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: None
PAY RATE: $24.01 per hour
SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES: None
Under general supervision, this position provides armed Bailiff services for Hamilton County. Bailiffs maintain the safety, security, neutrality, integrity, and confidentiality of the court system, and serve and execute court orders. Bailiffs prevent potentially life-threatening activities directed toward judges, court personnel, jurors, witnesses, defendants, prisoners and the general public; and maintain order in the courtrooms and common areas. Bailiffs execute and serve court orders throughout Hamilton County including capiases, warrants, subpoenas, evictions, attachments, repossessions, and executions.
The ideal candidate shares our vision for the future, demonstrates our values of respect, integrity, kindness, and serving others, and is:
- Eager to learn - Demonstrates curiosity, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous improvement in understanding procedures.
- Committed to excellence - Strives for accuracy, efficiency, and professionalism in all aspects of their work, ensuring the highest standards in customer service.
- Team-oriented - Thrives in a collaborative environment, supporting colleagues and contributing to the overall success of the Bailiff Division.
- Big-picture thinker - Understands the impact of their role on the broader goals of the division and court operations.
COURTROOM SECURITY
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Maintains security over inmates to/from/during court hearings and maintains courtroom security and decorum during proceedings.
FIELD DUTY SERVICES
- Serves and executes court orders e.g. capiases, warrants, subpoenas, evictions, attachments, repossessions, and executions.
- Executes court processes directed to Bailiff’s office.
- Completes records documenting type of service.
- Investigates and takes custody or issues citations of persons under the discretion of court ordered warrants and orders of detention (including body attachments).
SECONDARY DUTIES:
GENERAL COURTHOUSE SECURITY
- Provides fixed post and/or security at assigned areas to protect life and property of county personnel and citizens.
- Enforces state statutes and performs high visibility preventative security.
- Responds to special security needs and duress alarms.
DOCUMENTATION
- Prepares and submits written reports pertaining to crimes, incidents, activities and other violations.
- Promptly informs supervisors of unusual incidents or conditions.
TRAINING & CERTIFICATION
- Fulfills all public safety obligations as prescribed by law and certification training plus any additional training as required by the Administration.
- Acquires and maintains all state-required certifications and requalification.
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
Ability to Learn and Apply:
- Department policies and procedures & familiarity with the court process.
- Structure and process of law enforcement.
- State and local laws, basic geographical layout of county, and safety and security practices and procedures.
Ability to:
- Maintain a professional demeanor at all times and act in accordance with the office values - respect, integrity and fairness, kindness, and serving others. Quickly, appropriately and successfully defuses stressful situations when needed. Appropriately manages interactions with individuals of various personalities and behavior-displays.
- Interact and build relationships with people of diverse backgrounds, personalities and characteristics, including but not limited to age, gender-identity, race/ethnicity, religious beliefs, disability status, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and physical appearance.
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Exercise sound judgment in dealing with matters of possible confidential nature.
- Handle sensitive contact with general public.
- Complete routine forms and prepare and maintain meaningful, concise and accurate records and reports.
- Carry out detailed, but basic oral and written instructions.
- Demonstrate endurance under vigorous physical activity
Skilled in:
- Proficient in the use of duty weapon, Taser device, handcuffs, leg restraints, and belly chains
- Customer service
- Basic computer skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
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High school diploma or GED
- Must have valid driver’s license and minimum required liability insurance under State law
- RCIC certification; may be obtained within 1 year after employment
- Must have and maintain yearly firearm and Taser certification
- Required: (1) Commission certificate of completion of an O.P.O.T.A. approved peace officer training program; OR (2) Commission certificate of completion of a peace officer training program from a state other than Ohio with a curriculum approved by the Chief Administrator OR (3) Completion of a forty-hour O.P.O.T.A. approved firearms training program. Note: Twenty –hour firearms, Private Security certification or CCW Permit will not qualify as a replacement for the forty-hour firearms O.P.O.T.A. certification.
- Required: All candidates must provide documentation of firearm qualification with an authorized duty weapon or compete re-certification within reasonable time of employment offer or start of employment
The Hamilton County Clerk of Courts serves as the official record-keeper for most of the county’s court system. Our office manages filings for the Municipal Court, Court of Common Pleas, Court of Domestic Relations, and the Ohio First District Court of Appeals. In addition, we oversee the processing of motor vehicle and watercraft titles, passport applications, and public access to court records and services.
Led by Clerk Pavan V. Parikh, an attorney, former U.S. Army Reserve officer, and lifelong Cincinnatian, the office is committed to modernizing court operations, expanding access to justice, and delivering exceptional public service. Under his leadership, we’ve implemented technology-driven solutions, enhanced transparency, and prioritized equitable service delivery for all residents of Hamilton County.
Our team is guided by the shared belief that government should be efficient, responsive, and accessible. We work every day to uphold the integrity of the judicial system while ensuring every individual, whether representing themselves or seeking guidance, receives respectful, timely, and professional support.
If you’re seeking a career where public service and innovation intersect, the Clerk of Courts offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community.
