Bailiffs

SOC Code: 33-3011
Also known as:
Armed Bailiff, Bailiff, Bailiff Deputy, City Bailiff, County Bailiff
Median Annual Salary
$57,050
-2.2% growth (2024-2034)
2K
Openings/Year
19K
Current Jobs

What Bailiffs Do

Maintain order in courts of law.

💰 Salary

$57,050
Median annual wage (2024)

📈 Job Growth

-2.2%
Decline

🎓 Education

High school diploma or equivalent
Typical entry-level requirement

🚀 Annual Openings

2K
Projected average per year

📚 On-the-Job Training

Moderate-term on-the-job training
Expected training period

Employment Projections (2024-2034)

Current Employment (2024)

19,000

Projected Employment (2034)

18,600

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Top Skills Required

Social Perceptiveness
Speaking
Monitoring
Active Listening
Judgment and Decision Making

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Screen persons entering courthouse using magnetometers, x-ray machines, and other devices to collect and retain unauthorized firearms and other contraband.
  • Escort prisoners to and from courthouse and maintain custody of prisoners during court proceedings.
  • Maintain order in courtroom during trial and guard jury from outside contact.
  • Provide security by patrolling interior and exterior of courthouse and escorting judges and other court employees.
  • Guard lodging of sequestered jury.
  • Enforce courtroom rules of behavior and warn persons not to smoke or disturb court procedure.
  • Arrest persons in court when arrest warrants have been issued.
  • Report need for police or medical assistance to sheriff's office.
  • Check courtroom for security and cleanliness and assure availability of sundry supplies, such as notepads, for use by judge, jurors, and attorneys.
  • Stop people from entering courtroom while judge charges jury.

Technology & Tools

Adobe Acrobat Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft SharePoint Microsoft Word

📚 Entry-Level Education

High school diploma or equivalent
Most common requirement

🎯 Recommended Education

High School Diploma
O*NET recommended level

Degree Programs for Bailiffs

These degree programs can prepare you for a career as a bailiffs:

Criminal Justice/Police Science

20,474 degrees awarded • 528 colleges offer this program
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Best Colleges for Becoming a Bailiffs

Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees in related programs. These are the top-rated colleges that prepare students to become bailiffs.

# College Location Related Degrees Repit Grade
1 George Mason University Fairfax, VA 331 B
2 Rowan University Glassboro, NJ 230 B
3 Texas A & M International University Laredo, TX 172 B
4 Eastern Florida State College Melbourne, FL 90 B
5 Tulsa Technology Center Tulsa, OK 82 B
6 CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY 62 B
7 University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma, WA 61 B
8 Santa Ana College Santa Ana, CA 813 C+
9 Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ 300 C+
10 Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH 247 C+
11 Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI 207 C+
12 Fox Valley Technical College Appleton, WI 178 C+
13 San Jacinto Community College Pasadena, TX 159 C+
14 Fort Myers Technical College Fort Myers, FL 145 C+
15 Valencia College Orlando, FL 140 C+
16 Red Rocks Community College Lakewood, CO 121 C+
17 Indian River State College Fort Pierce, FL 115 C+
18 Monroe College Bronx, NY 107 C+
19 Odessa College Odessa, TX 100 C+
20 Miami Dade College Miami, FL 98 C+

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do bailiffs make?
The median annual salary for bailiffs is $57,050.
What education do bailiffs need?
Most bailiffs positions require a high school diploma or equivalent. Common degree programs include Criminal Justice/Police Science.
Is becoming bailiffs a good career choice?
Bailiffs is projected to see -2.2% job growth from 2024 to 2034, which reflects some decline in the field. With approximately 1,800 job openings expected annually, there are good opportunities for those entering the field.
What are the best colleges for bailiffs?
Top colleges for aspiring bailiffs include George Mason University, Rowan University, Texas A & M International University, Eastern Florida State College, Tulsa Technology Center. These schools are ranked based on their Repit grade and the number of graduates in related programs.
What other job titles are similar to bailiffs?
Bailiffs may also be known as: Armed Bailiff, Bailiff, Bailiff Deputy, City Bailiff, County Bailiff, Court Bailiff, Court Constable, Court Deputy, Court Officer, Court Security Officer, Courtroom Deputy, Deputy Bailiff, Deputy Court Services Sheriff, District Court Bailiff, Grand Jury Deputy Sheriff, Security Officer, Sergeant at Arms. These titles often refer to similar roles with varying responsibilities or specializations.