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Is being a court bailiff a good fit for you?

Keeps order in courtrooms. Helps make sure everyone is safe and the court runs smoothly.

What the work involves

  • Screens people entering the courthouse with metal detectors and scanners to catch weapons and banned items.
  • Escorts prisoners to and from court and keeps hold of them during hearings.
  • Keeps order in the courtroom during trials and protects the jury from outside contact.
  • Patrols the courthouse inside and out and escorts judges and court staff.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onSome. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousLow. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingLow. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingSome. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingSome. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

  • Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.

How much training it needs

Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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