Court Bailiff

Employer: Buncombe County

Salary: $43,451.00 - $51,833.00 Annually

Location: Asheville, NC

Job Type: Full-Time Regular

Closing Date: Continuous

Purpose of the position: An employee in this position is responsible for maintaining safety andsecurity of the courthouse and order in the court system to protect judges, jurors, other court personnel, and the public.

Essential Functions of the position:

Serves as court bailiff for District and Superior Court in maintaining order opening and closing court, and accompanying inmates to and from court.

Provide security for the courthouse and courtroom participants.

Sequesters and monitors needs, comforts and security of the jury.

Serves criminal want/warrant services; completes arrest sheets containing necessary identification information; serves subpoenas and appearance bonds.

May provide security escort to the Clerk's office for banking purposes.

Prepare release orders and bond sheets on inmates.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience (required at time of hire): High School diploma or equivalent. Must be 21 years of age.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation: Certification as a law enforcement officer in accordance with the North Carolina Sheriffs' Training and Standards Commission. Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Knowledge of modern law enforcement practices and procedures

Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws pertaining to law enforcement work

Knowledge of the locations of streets, roads, highways and the geography and socioeconomic characteristics of the county

Knowledge of the content and purpose of legal papers and the practices involved in serving them

Some knowledge of the standard practices, materials, techniques, and equipment associated with the Patrol Division

Skill in the use of firearms and other law enforcement equipment

Ability to exercise sound judgment in emergency and routine situations and to adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action

Ability to apply interpretation of laws to specific situations

Ability to prepare clear and concise reports

Ability to present court testimony effectively

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignment

PPO plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC (BCBSNC) with premiums as low as $21 every two weeks

Dental Insurance with up to a $2,500 annual maximum

Vision Insurance with $250 annual allowance and 20% discount off frames and lenses

Membership in the NC Local Governmental Employees Retirement System (defined-benefit Pension)

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with an 8% contribution to your 401(k), no match required!

Employee Housing Trust Fund providing loans of up to $10k at 2% interest, no match required

Eblen Employee Assistance Fund providing interest-free loans of up to $750 for emergencies

Annual Leave Accrual starting at 10 days/year and increasing with years of service up to 20 days/year

Sick and Leave Accrual 12 days earned per year with unlimited accumulation

13 Paid Holidays per year including Juneteenth and Veteran's Day

Free, unlimited Physical Therapy

Employee Health Clinic with free Wellness services, and $5 copay for appointments

Wellness Program providing up to 24 extra hours of PTO per year

Free Basic Life Insurance with $30,000 of coverage at no cost to you, with voluntary life plans available

County Discounts at local businesses, discount tickets for theme parks, mobile phone plan discounts, and other perks

Plus Short and Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Network, Paid Family Leave, and so much more!

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