County of San Mateo
Are you an
experienced
peace officer? The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office is seeking current peace officers for the position of
Deputy Sheriff Bailiff.
Under general supervision, Deputy Sheriff Bailiffs maintain courtroom order and security during trials, enforce courtroom rules of behavior, and oversee the transportation of incarcerated individuals, alongside other law enforcement and crime prevention tasks as assigned. They focus primarily on bailiff duties, contrasting with Deputy Sheriffs who handle a broader range of law enforcement responsibilities such as crime investigation, area patrolling, detainee supervision and transportation, and public safety.
To avoid delays in processing your application for this position, please read all the information contained in this job posting prior to submitting an application. This is NOT an ENTRY-LEVEL POSITION. Successful candidates must have experience as a peace officer and must possess a valid California Basic POST Certificate.
A copy of a valid California Basic POST Certificate or Basic Course Waiver Letter must be attached to the application.
As a
Bailiff , you will be responsible for: Maintaining security and order in the courtroom and court premises. Preserving order among participants and spectators during court proceedings. Enforcing courtroom rules of behavior. Escorting the jury to and from areas outside the courtroom and acting as a liaison for jurors during court sessions and deliberations. Preparing incarcerated persons for court and release, escorting them to and from court, and guarding them while in court. Assisting judges as needed. Calling participants to the stand. Providing information to the public and participants during court proceedings regarding court procedures, customs, and regulations. Collecting and retaining unauthorized firearms, weapons, and other contraband from persons entering the courtroom. Possibly physically restraining incarcerated persons. Potentially arresting individuals violating laws during proceedings. Possibly testifying in court. Serving legal papers such as subpoenas, summonses, complaints, writs of attachment, execution, and restitution. Supervising incarcerated persons at detention facilities and in court holding areas. Transporting jail inmates when security requires an armed peace officer. Preparing crime and/or incident reports. Serving arrest and bench warrants. Preparing records and reports relating to the business of the courts and/or the Sheriff’s Office. Performing related duties as assigned. Education and Experience: Education:
A high school graduate or passing the General Education Development (GED) test or other high school equivalency test approved by CDE, or completion of at least 60 college units from an accredited or approved institution to apply. Certificate:
As required by the State of California, incumbents at this level must possess a valid California Basic POST Certificate. Knowledge of: Civil laws, codes, ordinances, and recent court decisions. Principles and practices of law enforcement, criminal investigation, and basic psychology. Rules of evidence, laws of arrest and court procedure. Skill/Ability to: Identify and analyze complex socioeconomic issues and problems. Plan, direct, coordinate, implement and evaluate programs and services on a comprehensive, County-wide level to meet community needs. Integrate a variety of activities and services to achieve program goals, objectives, and priorities. Apply principles and techniques of community organization. Speak effectively to diverse audiences, including client, professional, civic and citizen groups. Maintain cooperative working relationships with other program managers and staff, other agencies, and the community; enlist and mobilize community support for programs. Prepare complex and detailed written reports, program policies, procedures, and contracts. Train staff and coordinate activities of contractors, volunteer groups and staff. Speak, read, and write fluently in English. Licensure: Possession of a Class C California driver license or equivalent. Other Requirements: Must be at least 21 years of age per P.O.S.T and AB-89 Peace Officers: Minimum Qualifications. Refrain from using tobacco products at any time for employees hired by the County after October 1, 2004. Anyone May Apply.
Responses to supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our County of San Mateo application form along with a copy of your California Basic POST Certificate. An application screening committee may select those applicants whose education, experience, training, and knowledge most closely match the requirements of the position and the needs of the Sheriff's Office. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time.
IMPORTANT:
Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the
“Apply”
button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to
https://jobs.smcgov.org/
to apply.
Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
About the County: San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.
The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.
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experienced
peace officer? The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office is seeking current peace officers for the position of
Deputy Sheriff Bailiff.
Under general supervision, Deputy Sheriff Bailiffs maintain courtroom order and security during trials, enforce courtroom rules of behavior, and oversee the transportation of incarcerated individuals, alongside other law enforcement and crime prevention tasks as assigned. They focus primarily on bailiff duties, contrasting with Deputy Sheriffs who handle a broader range of law enforcement responsibilities such as crime investigation, area patrolling, detainee supervision and transportation, and public safety.
To avoid delays in processing your application for this position, please read all the information contained in this job posting prior to submitting an application. This is NOT an ENTRY-LEVEL POSITION. Successful candidates must have experience as a peace officer and must possess a valid California Basic POST Certificate.
A copy of a valid California Basic POST Certificate or Basic Course Waiver Letter must be attached to the application.
As a
Bailiff , you will be responsible for: Maintaining security and order in the courtroom and court premises. Preserving order among participants and spectators during court proceedings. Enforcing courtroom rules of behavior. Escorting the jury to and from areas outside the courtroom and acting as a liaison for jurors during court sessions and deliberations. Preparing incarcerated persons for court and release, escorting them to and from court, and guarding them while in court. Assisting judges as needed. Calling participants to the stand. Providing information to the public and participants during court proceedings regarding court procedures, customs, and regulations. Collecting and retaining unauthorized firearms, weapons, and other contraband from persons entering the courtroom. Possibly physically restraining incarcerated persons. Potentially arresting individuals violating laws during proceedings. Possibly testifying in court. Serving legal papers such as subpoenas, summonses, complaints, writs of attachment, execution, and restitution. Supervising incarcerated persons at detention facilities and in court holding areas. Transporting jail inmates when security requires an armed peace officer. Preparing crime and/or incident reports. Serving arrest and bench warrants. Preparing records and reports relating to the business of the courts and/or the Sheriff’s Office. Performing related duties as assigned. Education and Experience: Education:
A high school graduate or passing the General Education Development (GED) test or other high school equivalency test approved by CDE, or completion of at least 60 college units from an accredited or approved institution to apply. Certificate:
As required by the State of California, incumbents at this level must possess a valid California Basic POST Certificate. Knowledge of: Civil laws, codes, ordinances, and recent court decisions. Principles and practices of law enforcement, criminal investigation, and basic psychology. Rules of evidence, laws of arrest and court procedure. Skill/Ability to: Identify and analyze complex socioeconomic issues and problems. Plan, direct, coordinate, implement and evaluate programs and services on a comprehensive, County-wide level to meet community needs. Integrate a variety of activities and services to achieve program goals, objectives, and priorities. Apply principles and techniques of community organization. Speak effectively to diverse audiences, including client, professional, civic and citizen groups. Maintain cooperative working relationships with other program managers and staff, other agencies, and the community; enlist and mobilize community support for programs. Prepare complex and detailed written reports, program policies, procedures, and contracts. Train staff and coordinate activities of contractors, volunteer groups and staff. Speak, read, and write fluently in English. Licensure: Possession of a Class C California driver license or equivalent. Other Requirements: Must be at least 21 years of age per P.O.S.T and AB-89 Peace Officers: Minimum Qualifications. Refrain from using tobacco products at any time for employees hired by the County after October 1, 2004. Anyone May Apply.
Responses to supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our County of San Mateo application form along with a copy of your California Basic POST Certificate. An application screening committee may select those applicants whose education, experience, training, and knowledge most closely match the requirements of the position and the needs of the Sheriff's Office. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time.
IMPORTANT:
Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the
“Apply”
button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to
https://jobs.smcgov.org/
to apply.
Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
About the County: San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.
The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.
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