Bailiff Supervisor

Business Unit: 23300

Bailiff Supervisor #00030786-23300, Full-Time, Perm, in Las Cruces, NM

# of Positions: 1

Opening Date: 08-19-2025 - Close Date: 08-25-2025

Target Pay Range/Rate: $16.327-$20.409 per hour

The Third Judicial District Court in Las Cruces, New Mexico, is recruiting for a full-time permanent Bailiff Supervisor #00030786-23300, to support the Bailiff Division. Under general direction of the Deputy Court Executive Officer, supervise six or more Classified Security Bailiffs; to plan, monitor and provide security for the courthouse; as needed or as assigned, perform Security Bailiff duties to ensure proper court safety and bailiff coverage; ensure proper behavior in the courtroom for all proceedings, provide customer service, assist bailiffs, Judges, jurors and other parties; operate security and metal detecting equipment at entrance to courthouse or courtroom. May perform clerical duties. This is an unarmed position. Finalists will be subject to background checks in which the selected applicant must pass.

EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES

The Bailiff Supervisor is responsible for overseeing Bailiff and Security Bailiff duties to ensure bailiff coverage.

Schedules, trains, supervises, mentors, and evaluates a staff of two (2) or more Bailiffs or Security Bailiffs in courtroom etiquette, duties, procedures, and behavior, safety equipment and procedures.

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.

Ensures Judge has immediate access to updated files, motions, and documents.

Assists in the assembly of potential jurors and instructs jurors on processes.

Provides customer service and maintain contact with jurors during trial.

Maintains juror time records, takes roll-call, and ensures jurors are seated properly.

Ensures all parties are present for each hearing.

Swears in witnesses and proper parties.

Enters dispositions into the case management system, and prepare orders for the Judge’s signature.

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.

Navigate Odyssey to assist judges during hearings.

Announces Judge’s entrance into and departure from the courtroom and ensures proper decorum is maintained in the courtroom during proceedings.

Seeks out and requests training for bailiffs.

Prepares packets for the new employee hiring interview process; receives applications and tiers applicants, enlists a hiring panel, contacts applicants notifying them of interview date and time, prepares all necessary pre-interview documentation, conducts interviews, prepares post-interview documentation and submits in a timely manner, calls references listed, etc.

Conducts required periodic new hire evaluations throughout their probation period and corrects anything that may need improvement if necessary.

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 supervisory techniques; 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*

What are your benefits worth?

*These benefits vary by job classification or need*

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High school diploma or GED.

• Education Substitution: None.

• Experience: Three (3) years of general experience in security, law enforcement, or legal setting; of which one (1) year must have been in law enforcement and/or security work; and one (1) year of supervisory experience.

• 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 required law enforcement/security experience or supervisory experience.

Other: Selected candidates will receive additional security training specific to the court. Training may include operation of security and metal detecting equipment, standard first aid training, which includes Adult CPR, Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

Supervisory Substitution: Leadworker duties may be considered on a prorated basis for supervisory experience at a rate of one (1) year of performing Leadworker duties equals six (6) months of supervisory experience. Assigned Leadworker duties include but are not limited to: train, mentor, and develop employees; direct, plan, schedule, assign, and review the work of others; develop or assist in the development of employee performance plans and appraisals; and address concerns and troubleshoot problems. An additional one (1) year of directly related experience may substitute for the supervisory experience provided the incumbent attends the NMJB Supervisory Mentorship Program Training at their earliest opportunity.

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., Monday, August 25, 2025, to:

The Human Resources Division

Third Judicial District Court

201 Picacho Ave.

Las Cruces, NM 88005

575-523-8264 Fax

lcrdhr@nmcourts.gov

Applications that do not include copies of education, all information requested on the Application of Employment or the Resume Supplemental Form with required resume will be considered incomplete and rejected.

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