Lead Bailiff - Judiciary (Civil Service)

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Job Summary

The Lead Bailiff plans, leads, and supervises the daily operations of the City of Dallas Bailiffs team. Enforces federal, state and county laws and ensure compliance with the City of Dallas ordinances.

Overview

Job Description

Reporting directly to the Chief Bailiff, the Lead Bailiff provides direct supervision to the City of Dallas Bailiffs team, leads the daily operations of the main City Municipal Court building and monitors the operations of the community courts. Enforces laws of the State of Texas and City of Dallas ordinances. Additionally, the Lead Bailiff directly assists the Chief Bailiff in overseeing the various courtroom locations and general judicial chambers area to ensure the security of all court participants.

Essential Functions

• Supervises and directs the daily activities of commissioned Senior Bailiffs and Bailiffs.
• Coordinates operations in conjunction with other city departments to address quality of life issues.
• Supervises operations to ensure the accuracy and validity of information used to make an arrest.
• Develops policy and oversight to ensure safety and security for the municipal buildings and staff.
• Provides executive level supervision and oversight of personnel issues, including hiring, performance evaluation, overtime scheduling, disciplinary actions, training, and other team related actions to ensure productivity and quality standards are maintained.
• Conducts mid-level administrative investigations of policy and procedure violations by personnel assigned to the judiciary.
• Evaluates background checks, citations, and other legal documents for accuracy.
• Makes duty assignments, evaluates the work of subordinates, makes sound recommendations.
• Conducts and assists in developing and delivering training materials.
• Coordinates team development and monitors TCOLE training for all bailiffs in accordance with TCOLE rules and regulations.
• Ensures safety procedures and protocols are always followed. Recommends continuous improvement based on observation and data.
• Conducts audits of body camera video and produces reports regarding productivity and compliance.
• Prepares administrative reports for departmental use.
• Performs the duties of the Chief Bailiff in his/her absence and other work as needed or assigned.
  
  

Knowledge And Skills

• Through knowledge of courtroom techniques and rule of evidence procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of the Texas Penal Code.
• Knowledge of techniques of serving subpoenas.
• Superior discretion and ability to follow strict regulations regarding confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of arrest procedures.
• Ability to lead, influence, instruct and supervise others.
• Ability to use good judgment, discretion, tact, and to act quickly in emergency situations.
• Ability to write complete and accurate reports.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Ability to meet, present, and interact effectively with the public and numerous law enforcement agencies including Dallas Police Department and Sheriff's Office.
• Excellent skill in communicating both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to qualify with a firearm.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, law, public administration, business administration or a related field.
  
  

Experience

• Eight (8) years of law enforcement experience, of which four (4) years of prior supervisory or lead experience in the field of law enforcement (Sergeant and Lieutenant level or above).
  
  

LICENSES And CERTIFICATIONS

• Valid driver's license with good driving record
• Advanced Peace Officer Certification from Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
• CPR Certification
• First Aid Training Certification
  
  

Equivalency

• Associate degree in criminal justice, law, public administration, business administration or a related field and ten (10) years of law enforcement experience including the required supervisory/lead experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
  
  

Other Requirements

• Must pass an intensive background investigation.
• Must pass polygraph, psychological testing, and drug screening.
• No Felony or Class A Misdemeanor convictions.
• No Class B Misdemeanors within the last ten (10) years.
• Availability to work varying shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be in good physical condition and pass a criminal background and drug test.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

The following list of licenses and certifications is highly preferred but not required:

• Court Security Officer
• TCOLE instructor
• Taser Instructor
• Mental Health Officer
• Master Texas Peace Officer
• Military background is preferred
• Defense Tactics Training Certification
  
  

Salary Range

$70,080.75 - $87,600.93

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.