court bailiff

Code 3411.4

Court bailiffs maintain order and security in courtrooms. They transport offenders to and from the courtroom, ensure necessary supplies are present in the courtroom, and investigate the premises and examine individuals to ensure there are no threats. They also open and close court, and call witnesses.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • court procedures

Skills and competences

  • assist judge
  • escort defendants
  • ensure equipment availability
  • ensure public safety and security
  • identify security threats
  • call witnesses
  • maintain logbooks
  • maintain court order
  • restrain individuals

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Sources

This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences