court bailiff

Court bailiffs maintain order and security in courtrooms. They transport offenders to and from the courtroom, ensure necessary supplies are present in the courtroom, and investigate the premises and examine individuals to ensure there are no threats. They also open and close court, and call witnesses.

Alternative Labels

bailiff

court administrative officer

court administrator

court bailiff

court security officer

enforcement agent

usher

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

assist judge call witnesses ensure equipment availability ensure public safety and security escort defendants identify security threats maintain court order maintain logbooks restrain individuals

Essential Knowledge

court procedures

Optional Skills and Competences

check official documents compile legal documents comply with the principles of self-defence conduct frisk conduct security screenings ensure compliance with types of weapons handle case evidence instruct public maintain operational communications perform risk analysis practice vigilance respond to enquiries undertake inspections use different communication channels

Optional Knowledge

civil process order correctional procedures law enforcement legal use-of-force

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/5e175ee2-6b07-4f1d-8f5e-962c36ab7bb6

Status

released

Occupations

court bailiff

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI