Bailiff Vegas Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $31.20 - $49.74 Hourly
Location : Clark County - Las Vegas, NV
Job Type: PERMANENT
Job Number: 29234
Department: Justice Court - Las Vegas
Opening Date: 07/28/2026
Closing Date: 9/1/2026 5:01 PM Pacific
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Clark County Justice Court - Las Vegas is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Bailiff I/II position. The Bailiff I/II serves as a vital member of the Justice Court - Las Vegas team, responsible for ensuring the safety, security, and orderly conduct of courtroom proceedings. Working under general supervision, the Bailiff maintains courtroom decorum, provides security support, responds to emergencies, transports detainees, and assists transportation officers as needed. The role also acts as a key liaison between judges, attorneys, staff, and the public. Success in this position requires strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, professionalism, and the ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced and dynamic courtroom environment.
Bailiff I: $31.20- $46.05 Hourly Bailiff II: $33.65 - $49.74 Hourly
The Bailiff I is a training underfill position, upon successful completion of the training program the successful candidate will be non-competitively promoted to Bailiff II.
This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months at either level or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.
Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.
Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.
Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.
PLEASE NOTE: Nevada Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T. Certification): A valid copy of a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Category II or higher certification is required at time of application. Applications submitted without valid P.O.S.T. Category II or higher certification will be considered as an incomplete application. Certificates may also be emailed to Alexzandra.Silva@ClarkCountyNV.gov. The candidates name, recruitment title and exam/job number must be listed in the email.
Required certifications/licenses may be submitted in the following ways.
a. Uploaded as a Word or PDF attachment to application at time of submission.
b. Uploaded as a Word or PDF attachment to an email and sent to County HR Recruitment Analyst: Alexzandra.Silva@ClarkCountyNV.gov
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience:
Bailiff I: Equivalent to graduation from high school. Must possess a valid Nevada State P.O.S.T. Category II (or higher) certification or be accepted into an accredited P.O.S.T. Category II (or higher) law enforcement academy at time of application. Must be capable of passing P.O.S.T. pre-agility Fitness Standards as defined by N.A.C. 289.300 1. (b)(1). Additional experience in dealing with the public is desirable.
Bailiff II: In addition to the above, two (2) years of full-time experience as a Bailiff or Marshal in a court or similar setting, or as a sworn law enforcement officer.
All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.
Working Conditions: Wear a uniform as specified. Carry a firearm, chemical agent and meet and maintain applicable certifications.
Licensing and Certification: Specified positions may require possession of a valid Nevada Class C Driver's License. Must possess a valid Nevada P.O.S.T Category II (or higher) certification or be accepted into an accredited P.O.S.T. Category II (or higher) law enforcement academy at time of application. Must be capable of passing P.O.S.T. pre-agility Fitness Standards as defined by N.A.C. 289.300 1. (b)(1). Weapons qualification is required for duty weapon. Failure to satisfactorily complete required training shall be proper cause for termination.
In addition, appointed District Court and Las Vegas Justice Court judicial bailiffs must complete a valid Nevada P.O.S.T. Category I training program within eighteen (18) months from the date of appointment. Applicants with P.O.S.T. certifications outside the state of Nevada must provide documentation at time of application proving their certification meets Nevada P.O.S.T. Category II standards.
Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation that meets all requirements of Nevada Administrative Code 289.110. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.
Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.
Medical Examination: Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Monitors scanning equipment, books prisoners at the bailiff station, security gate or in court as directed by the court.
• Maintains procedures to protect the safety of the judge and the court's property; protects all court personnel, attorneys, and visitors in the courts; maintains security of the jury during all phases of the trial.
• Calls court to order and maintains appropriate decorum in court whenever court is in session.
• Ensures potential witnesses are separated from jurors prior to and throughout trial.
• Takes emergency action and/or notifies emergency personnel as the situation warrants; may administer basic first aid or CPR if required.
• Transports detainees and assists transportation officers in moving detainees to and from the courtroom, holding cells and vehicles.
• Acts as liaison between the judge, attorneys, courtroom staff and the public in order to ensure the orderly conduct of court business.
• Opens and locks secured areas and facilities; sets up courtroom for operation.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• May execute warrants of arrest as assigned by the court.
• May perform general office support work, deliver or pick-up documents and other materials and assist the judge in other ways as instructed.
• May operate video recording equipment in the courtroom.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Mobility to work in a typical office or court setting and use standard office equipment, strength to lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Strength to effectively subdue and/or remove persons in difficult or emergency situations. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options
• More Money in Your Pocket
  • 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
  • No Social Security Deduction
  • No State Income Taxes
• Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)
  • - Employer pays 90% of premium
    • Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
    • 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
    • Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health
• Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• AD&D - Employer Paid
• Long Term Disability - Employer Paid
• Generous Leave Accruals that include:
  • 13 Paid Holidays including a Floating Birthday Holiday
  • Paid Vacation Leave
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Holiday Leave
• Other leave options
  • Catastrophic Leave
  • Parental Leave - Up to 90 days
• Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include
  • Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
  • Trustmark - Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
  • Sunlife Financial - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
  • TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
  • Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite Fitness Center - $12/month

*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.
01
I understand that a copy of my valid Nevada State P.O.S.T. Category II (or higher) certificate or equivalent valid P.O.S.T. II (or higher) certificate from a qualifying reciprocity state must be submitted or my application will be incomplete and not accepted. Copies of P.O.S.T. certifications may be attached to your online application OR emailed to Alexzandra.Silva@ClarkCountyNV.gov

• I understand that my P.O.S.T Category II or higher certificate is a required document and must be submitted with my application to meet minimum qualifications OR I have submitted acceptance to an accredited P.O.S.T. Category II (or higher) law enforcement academy OR NV Reciprocity submitted.

02
I understand that applicants with P.O.S.T. certifications outside the state of Nevada must provide documentation at the time of application proving their certification meets Nevada P.O.S.T. Category II standards. Reference athttp://www.post.state.nv.us.

• I understand that if I have a non-Nevada P.O.S.T. Certification I must provide documentation with my application that my certification meets Nevada P.O.S.T. Category II standards (NV RECIPROCITY).
• N/A - I hold Nevada P.O.S.T. Category II or higher certification.

03
The following questions 3-7 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications. Please note that part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area).
Which best describes your level of education? (Applicants with foreign or international education, including full degrees, partial degrees, or individual credits, must obtain a professional credential evaluation from an accredited evaluation agency. The evaluation must verify the U.S. educational equivalency and, if the applicant is offered a position, an original and verifiable copy must be submitted to Clark County at the candidate's expense.)

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College (1-29 semester credits)
• Some College (30-59 semester credits)
• Some College (60-89 semester credits)
• Some College (90-120+ semester credits)
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• None of the above

04
Please indicate which Nevada P.O.S.T. Category you currently possess:

• NV State P.O.S.T. Category I
• NV State P.O.S.T. Category II
• NV Reciprocity
• Currently accepted into an accredited P.O.S.T Category II (or higher) law enforcement academy. Acceptance letter attached.
• NV State P.O.S.T Category III (does not meet minimum qualifications)
• I do not have NV State P.O.S.T certification (does not meet minimum qualifications)

05
Are you a citizen of the United States?

• Yes
• No

06
Are you at least 21 years of age?

• Yes
• No

07
Do you currently hold a valid driver's license?

• Yes, I currently hold a valid Nevada driver's license.
• Yes, I currently hold a valid driver's license from another state.
• No, I do not currently hold a valid driver's license.

08
The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience.
I understand that:
A) Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area)
B) The education, knowledge, and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of my application;
C) Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer;
D) Responses to assessment questions that are not supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive zero points;
E) Assessment scores may be used to consider applicants for the selection process;
F) I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruit