Lateral Court Bailiff (CD) – Pre-Certified

Hanover, VA
Hanover County Sheriff's Office

Salary: $58,425.00 – $66,971.00 Annually.

Closing Date: 12/31/2024

Position Summary:

This is a sworn position. The incumbent performs responsible protective service and human support work in providing security in the court rooms.

Essential Functions:

  • Ensures the security and order of courtrooms prior to and during court sessions.
  • Transports and supervises the movement of prisoners to and from court and secures in holding cells.
  • Transports prisoners to other jails and institutions.
  • Removes unruly individuals from the courtroom.
  • Searches courtroom for contraband and inmates for unauthorized possession prior to court appearances.
  • Responds and carries out all orders of the Judge.
  • Serves summons, notices, warrants and capias.
  • Each sworn officer in the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office must maintain the ability to perform the essential job functions of a sworn law enforcement officer as described under the “Deputy Sheriff – Patrol” job description, regardless of their current assignment.
  • Performs related work as assigned.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Ability to successfully complete the appropriate training as prescribed by the Commonwealth of Virginia for this position.
  • Any equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable.
  • Applicants must be certified as a police officer through the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, currently employed by a law enforcement agency in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
  • 21 years of age or older.
  • U.S. citizen.
  • A valid driver’s license, and successfully pass all phases of a highly competitive selection process.