Housing Court Deputy Bailiff
JOB PURPOSE AND OVERVIEW
The Housing Court Specialist Deputy Bailiff is responsible for the safety and security of the Cleveland Municipal Court, Housing Division. Additional responsibilities include processing and enforcing the orders of the Court.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION
The following duties indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the Housing Court Specialist Deputy Bailiff. They should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities of this position. Other duties may be required or assigned at any time.
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Secure Court sessions by providing protection and assistance for Court personnel and the public
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Provide assistance to Judge, Magistrate(s), or Staff Attorney(s) in conducing Court hearings
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Monitor virtual hearings held by the Judge and Magistrates
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Serve and enforce orders of the Court
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Process Court documents including, but not limited to, attachments, evictions, contempt citations, criminal warrants, summonses and subpoenas
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Assist in handling case files and their presentation in hearings before the Court
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Escort defendants and other individuals to the bench and/or other Court offices
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Escort and secure prisoners
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Supervise Court-ordered move-outs
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Conduct searches of the interior and exterior of a premise at the time the move-out is executed
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Perform other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES, and REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and or abilities required. Alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties.
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Must be eligible and able to pass Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) Basic Bailiff Academy/Private Security Firearms Training
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Ability to pass psychological evaluation to carry a firearm
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Comprehensive knowledge of Court procedures and policies
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Proficiency in operating a personal computer and using, or being able to learn, Microsoft Office products such as Word, Outlook, Excel, Zoom and Webex
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Ability to effectively and professionally communicate verbally and in writing in English to diverse audiences
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Demonstrate dependability, reliability, and excellent attendance record.
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Valid Ohio Driver’s License
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High School graduate of equivalent required. Bachelor or Associate Degree in Criminal Justice or Law Enforcement or related field preferred. Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) and /or Basic Bailiff Academy/ Private Security Firearms Training preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Because the primary function of a Housing Court Specialist Deputy Bailiff is security and may involve physical contact, it is imperative that candidates are physically able to meet the physical demands of the job including, but not limited to, the ability to stand, or walk at least six (6) hours per day, and the ability to push and pull up to 75 pounds and lift at least fifty (50) pounds at any given time.
COURT EXPECTATIONS OF EMPLOYEE
In completing the duties and responsibilities of this position, the Court expects the employee will adhere to all Court policies, guidelines, practices and procedures; act as a role model both inside and outside of the Court; perform duties as workload necessitates in a timely, accurate and thorough manner; be conscientious about meeting department productivity standards; and communicate regularly with the supervisor about department issues. Additional requirements for employment with the Court include the following:
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Ability to prioritize work, work independently without daily direct supervision. Must have good time-management skills and be highly organized and detail-oriented.
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Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with judges, Court employees, lawyers, outside agencies, businesses, and the general public
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Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information
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Must be conscious of and sensitive to the diversity within the Court’s jurisdiction and be able to interact professionally with this diverse population of people from many different geographic, socioeconomic, religious, racial, and ethnic backgrounds on a regular basis.
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Professional appearance and demeanor appropriate for the position and expected of a representative of the Court.
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Patience, objectivity, maturity, effectiveness under stress, initiative, adaptability, and sound judgment.
AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT
The Housing Court Specialist Deputy Bailiff is an at-will employee and serves at the pleasure of the Court; this position is not in the classified civil service system and is not a member of a bargaining unit. The Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, religion, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, or disability.
The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.
