Top 2 Bailiff Jobs in Kitsap County Wa

BAILIFF - ON-CALL
Kitsap County, WA —Port Orchard, WA
- $16.66 - $21.31 an hour
- Overtime
- Serving
- Customer service
- Public speaking
BAILIFF - SUPERIOR COURT (ON CALL)
Kitsap County, WA —Port Orchard, WA
- $17.13 - $21.91 an hour
- Temporary
- Customer service
- Public speaking
- Mid-level

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BAILIFF - SUPERIOR COURT (ON CALL)
Kitsap County, WA —Port Orchard, WA
Facilitate juror services during trials, including making phone calls on jurors’ behalf and responding to logistical needs. As a Bailiff, you will:
$17.13 - $21.91 an hour

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BAILIFF - ON-CALL

Kitsap County, WA -
Port Orchard, WA

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Job Details

$16.66 - $21.31 an hour

Qualifications

Serving
Confidential information handling
Court appearances within corrections
Customer service
Presentations for conferences or internal meetings
Public speaking
Mid-level
Courtroom procedure
Courtroom security
Trial attendance assistance
Cleaning
Computer skills
Court-related public interaction
Under 1 year
Office experience

Full Job Description

OVERVIEW

Kitsap County is hiring for on-call Bailiffs for jury trials!

Our ideal candidates are looking for a position that provides flexibility, while still serving the citizens and Kitsap County Courts with integrity and professionalism.

This on-call position is responsible for assisting in the conduct of court business and coordinating the movement of individual jurors. This position will have substantial contact with all parties in the Criminal Justice system, including defendants, judges, lawyers, corrections staff and the public.

The Kitsap County District Court is a court of limited jurisdiction, and has jurisdiction over misdemeanors and gross misdemeanor crimes. These crimes carry a maximum penalty of 364 days in jail and/or a $5,000 fine. The most common criminal charges include criminal traffic charges such as Driving Under the Influence (DUI), and Driving with a Suspended License. Other misdemeanor charges of Assault, Theft, and Misdemeanor Domestic Violence charges are filed in District Court. Most Traffic offenses (infractions) such as speeding, vehicle registration (tabs) charges and equipment violations are also heard in District Court.

This is a temporary, on-call position classification used by Kitsap County to assist with court business. Positions in the classification are "relief/on-call" temporary positions and are covered by requirements of the Kitsap County Extra Help Policy.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Two years experience working with the public in customer service, office environment, legal or in the court environment is required.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Previous experience serving as a trial juror
Previous law enforcement experience
Six months experience working in courts or courtroom processes
Previous experience in public speaking or making presentations

Prior to employment the successful candidate must:

Authorize and complete a criminal background check through law enforcement. Information received is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration.
Authorize and complete a criminal background check. Information received is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration. This process is conducted in compliance with the Washington Fair Chance Act (RCW 49.94). Information received is evaluated on a case-by-case basis and will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. FCA-Flyer_June 2026_English_Update

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
(The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Kitsap County provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

At least 75% of the work is performed in a courtroom. A degree of physical danger is inherent while working in potentially volatile situations in a courtroom.
A degree of physical danger is inherent while working in potentially volatile courtroom situations; will occasionally be in environments in which highly-sensitive, graphic and or uncomfortable language, testimony, pictures, evidence and other materials are present; will need to escort jurors to areas in which tobacco use is permissible.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

Assist judge in maintaining order and decorum in the courtroom; keep order and maintain court and jury facilities.
Prepare, refresh and clean-up jury refreshments; refresh courtroom water pitchers and counsel table supplies; and, order and arrange for jury lunches.
Assist the court and counsel with impaneling the jury; escorts jury to and from the courtroom; provide personal services to jurors (makes phone calls) during jury deliberations; transmit instructions and exhibits from court to jurors; remain outside jury room until a verdict is reached.
Coordinate jail transports in courthouse with jail personnel.
Provide regular jury orientation presentations for each new jury panel, ranging in size from 35 to 100 potential jurors at any given time; communicate juror expectations, court rules and instructive guidelines.
Work within a highly confidential setting and maintain that level of confidentiality.

OTHER POSITION RELATED INFORMATION

Who May Apply: This position is open to the general public. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.
This position is classified as eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Covered by the Kitsap County Extra Help Policy
Classified as "at will". Incumbents continued employment is at the discretion of the District Court Administrator.
Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.
This recruitment is being used to fill an existing open position and may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months.
Work hours for this position will vary, but incumbent must be prepared to work the entirety of assigned trials, which could last several days or weeks.
Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the application materials submitted. Per RCW 42.56.250, all applications for public employment, including the names of applicants, resumes, and other related materials submitted with respect to an applicant are exempt from public inspection.
This position will be posted continuously until filled.

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