Bailiff Security #10117915-23300, Full-Time, Perm, in Las Cruces, NM

Administrative Office of the Court

Business Unit: 23300

Bailiff Security #10117915-23300, Full-Time, Perm, in Las Cruces, NM

# of Positions: 1

Opening Date: 09-11-2025 - Close Date: 09-25-2025

Target Pay Range/Rate: $15.50 per hour

The Third Judicial District Court in Las Cruces, New Mexico is recruiting for a PERM, full-time Bailiff Security position. Under general supervision of a Judge, Court Administrator, or Bailiff Supervisor, you will ensure proper behavior in the courtroom for all proceedings, provide customer service, assist the Judge, jurors and other parties as needed. May perform clerical duties to assist in other areas as assigned. This is an unarmed position. Finalists will be subject to background checks in which the selected applicant must pass. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Acting under the general direction of a Judge, Court Executive Officer, or Bailiff Supervisor plan, monitor, provide security, and ensure proper court safety for a judicial entity and courtroom.

Examples Of Job Duties

• The Bailiff Security is responsible for identifying and deterring suspicious activities, inappropriate behavior, and illegal contraband, and preventing in-courtroom communication, and contraband transfer between inmates and the public.
• Ensures proper behavior in the courtroom for all proceedings, provides customer service, and assists Judges, jurors, and other parties as needed.
• Sets up and takes care of the courtroom during proceedings.
• Coordinates with law enforcement agencies on the transportation of inmates to and from the courthouse and/or courtroom.
• Works with attorneys who may need special equipment for a hearing.
• Maintains, requests, and secures exhibits entered as evidence during proceedings or until handed off at the end of trial to appropriate personnel.
• Assists in the assembly of potential jurors and instructs jurors on processes.
• Provides customer service and maintain contact with jurors during a trial.
• Maintains juror time records, takes roll-call, and ensures jurors are seated properly.
• Ensures all parties are present for each hearing.
• Assists in the document flow from the Judge to the attorney and/or pro se parties.
• Acts as a liaison with local law enforcement agencies.
• Trains and supports other bailiffs.
• Announces Judge’s entrance into and departure from the courtroom and ensures proper decorum is maintained in the courtroom during proceedings.
• Navigate Odyssey to assist judges during hearings.
• May assist in emergency situations.
• May provide backup assistance in the event of unanticipated disturbances.
• May complete incident reports.
• May perform Court Monitor duties.
• May assist during special events, e.g., setup and teardown of courtrooms for special events i.e. investiture ceremonies, mock trials, Supreme Court oral arguments, etc.
• May obtain files and Judge’s notes of upcoming cases for the Judge’s review.
• May assemble files in the order cases are to be heard for the day.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Competencies/Qualifications

The successful applicant should demonstrate knowledge of general court procedures, security

management and safety practices, evacuation procedures, fire alarm systems; metal detectors, security equipment, mobile x-ray inspection systems; safety and security processes, first aid techniques, fire and police reporting procedures, electronic equipment, and judiciary and courtroom protocols.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The following functions are representative, but not all-inclusive of the work environment and physical demands an employee may expect to encounter in performing tasks assigned to this job. Work is performed in an office or court setting. A valid driver's license and travel may be required. The assigned work schedule may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. The employee must regularly interact positively with co-workers, clients, the public, judges, and justices. * This job description is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions performed

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx, Short, and Long Term Disability Insurance Programs, employee assistance program (EAP) [http://www.mybenefitsnm.com/]
• State paid life insurance, supplemental and dependent life insurance
• Optional flexible spending accounts for medical, day-care, and travel expenses
• Paid vacation and sick leave up to eight (8) weeks
• Eleven (11) paid holidays
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• Lifetime Defined Benefits Retirement Plan [http://www.nmpera.org/]
• Flexible work schedules and alternative work locations*
• Free health care, Rx, and lab work at the facility (Stay Well Health Center) in Santa Fe, NM
• Bilingual compensation*
• Training and career development opportunities
• Higher education opportunities, educational leave, and tuition reimbursement
• May qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• May receive overtime holiday or shift differential pay*
• May receive physical fitness leave*
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*These benefits vary by job classification or need*

Qualifications

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Education Substitution: None.
• Experience: One (1) year of experience in security, law enforcement, or legal setting, of which six (6) months must have been in law enforcement and/or security work.
• Experience Substitution: Relevant post-secondary education may substitute for general experience at a rate of thirty (30) semester hours equals one (1) year of experience. Education or other relevant experience may not substitute for the six (6) months of required law enforcement and/or security experience.
• Other: Selected candidates will receive additional security training specific to the court. Training may include operation of security and metal detecting equipment, and standard first aid training, which includes Adult CPR, Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
  
  

TO APPLY: Interested applicants should submit either a New Mexico Judicial Branch Application for Employment

or a Resume Supplemental Form with required resume, and necessary supporting documentation no

later than 5:00 p.m., Thursday, September 25, 2025, to:

Application Forms

Microsoft Word Format

Adobe PDF Format

Resume Supplemental Forms

Microsoft Word Format

Adobe PDF Format The Human Resources Division Third Judicial District Court 201 Picacho Ave. Las Cruces, NM 88005 575-523-8264 Fax lcrdhr-grp@nmcourts.gov

Proof Of Education Required.

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