Municipal Court Bailiff
Municipal Court Bailiff
(Job Opening ID #514133)
Full-time position available with KCMO’s Municipal Court, Court Support Division,
511 East 11 th Street.
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Assists municipal judges and other court personnel in handling cases involving violations of municipal ordinances and in the performance of routine clerical work in the court. Guards prisoners and defendants
during their appearance in court, the opening and closing of each court and assisting as requested with the preparation of records and dockets for use in court hearings and rendering general assistance to municipal
judges and other court personnel. Serves as bailiff of municipal court; calls court to order, maintains order while court is in session and closes court sessions; supervises and has full custody of prisoners and defendants during their appearance in court. Makes arrests as an officer of the court under instructions of a municipal judge.
Supervises and ensures the safety and wellbeing of prisoners taken into custody. Transfers prisoners from Police to court and to Municipal Corrections custody when required. Assists a municipal judge in preparing for court sessions and in the orderly processing of cases during court sessions. Serves summons, subpoenas, writs
of attachment, executions, warrants, surrender papers and other court instruments as necessary. Summons defendants and prisoners as their cases are called; notes the court action on the various documents. Performs related duties as required.
REQUIRES high school graduation and 3 years of experience in work involving responsible contact with the public. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer physical examination as prescribed by the city. Must be eligible to become a special police officer with the KCMO Police Department.
Salary Range: $15.79-$23.16/hour.
Application Deadline: November 15, 2021.
EOE. The City of Kansas City, Missouri is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.