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City of Dallas, OR

Bailiff

Dallas, OR · On-site

$28.46 - $34.62/hr

Must have law enforcement or corrections experience; time as a reserve officer counts as law enforcement experience Special Qualifications * Must be 21 years of age or older at time of employment.

City of Missoula, MT

Reserve Officer

Missoula, MT · On-site

$45.83/hr

Questions Overview Reserve Police Officer - Regular Intermittent position The Missoula Police Department is seeking motivated individuals to serve as Reserve Officers, providing courtroom bailiff ...

City of Missoula

Reserve Officer

Missoula, MT · On-site

$45.83/hr

Overview Reserve Police Officer - Regular Intermittent position The Missoula Police Department is seeking motivated individuals to serve as Reserve Officers, providing courtroom bailiff duties for ...

GovernmentJobs.com

Reserve Officer

Missoula, MT · On-site

Reserve Police Officer - Regular Intermittent Position The Missoula Police Department is seeking motivated individuals to serve as Reserve Officers, providing courtroom bailiff duties for Municipal ...

City of Dallas, Oregon

Bailiff

Dallas, OR · On-site

$28.46 - $34.62/hr

Must have law enforcement or corrections experience; time as a reserve officer counts as law enforcement experience Special Qualifications Must be 21 years of age or older at time of employment. Must ...

Summit County

Reserve Corrections Officer

Park City, UT · On-site

$28.76 - $48.13/hr

Summit County, located in Utah, is currently accepting applications for Reserve Corrections ... Serves as bailiff; performs a variety of security tasks specific to maintaining courtroom order and ...

Travis County

Reserve Constable Deputy

Austin, TX · On-site

Serves as a bailiff for Justice of the Peace court. Responds to major emergencies and disasters. May perform the following additional duties (varies with the precinct assigned): Provides building ...

Hays County

Reserve Deputy Constable

San Marcos, TX · On-site

Assists as a bailiff for the Justice of the Peace. Provides traffic enforcement as requested. Participates in training as assigned on subjects such as state and local criminal, civil and traffic laws ...

Travis County, TX

Reserve Constable Deputy

Austin, TX · On-site

Serves as a bailiff for Justice of the Peace court. * Responds to major emergencies and disasters. * May perform the following additional duties (varies with the precinct assigned): * Provides ...

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How much do reserve bailiff jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for reserve bailiff in the United States is $48,660.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,000.00 and $54,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Reserve Bailiff vs Bailiff?

AspectReserve BailiffBailiff
CredentialsTypically requires a certification or training program, sometimes a license depending on jurisdictionOften requires certification, licensing, or legal training as mandated by state or local laws
Work EnvironmentWorks in courtrooms, assisting with security and order, often on a part-time or as-needed basisWorks in courtrooms regularly, enforcing court orders, serving legal documents, and maintaining courtroom security
Employer & Industry UsageEmployed by courts or government agencies, often as a reserve or auxiliary staffEmployed directly by courts or law enforcement agencies as full-time officers or deputies

In summary, Reserve Bailiffs typically serve as part-time or auxiliary court staff with specific training, while Bailiffs are full-time court officers responsible for enforcing court orders and maintaining courtroom security. Both roles require certification or licensing, but Bailiffs usually have more extensive responsibilities and employment stability.

Is it hard to become a reserve bailiff?

Becoming a reserve bailiff typically requires meeting state-specific qualifications, which often include a background check, training, and sometimes prior law enforcement or security experience. The process can vary in difficulty depending on local requirements and the availability of training programs, but generally involves completing necessary certifications and demonstrating good conduct.

What are the qualifications to be a reserve bailiff?

To become a reserve bailiff, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, relevant law enforcement or security experience, and must pass background checks. Additional training or certification in court security or law enforcement procedures is often required, and reserve bailiffs usually work part-time or on a volunteer basis within the court system.

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Infographic showing various Reserve Bailiff job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,660 per year, or $23.4 per hour.

Bailiff

Dallas, OR • On-site

City of Dallas, OR
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$28.46 - $34.62/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 17 hours ago

Job description

Salary: $28.46 - $34.62 Hourly
Location : 187 SE Court Street, Dallas, OR
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 18-00186
Department: Police
Opening Date: 05/13/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
General Statement of Duties
This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so apply early for best consideration.
Performs routine and complex public safety and peacekeeping services while providing courtroom security for the Dallas Municipal Court, relating to proceedings of that Court. Also provides escort and security for prisoners in custody while escorting them between the jail and courtroom. This position works fewer than 20 hours/month, typically on Thursday mornings.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Provide security to the Dallas Municipal Courtroom when in session; prevent prisoner escape, isolate prisoners from contraband, maintain order among prisoners and other persons being arraigned and present in the courtroom.
  • Properly place appropriate restraints on prisoners of Polk County Jail being transported and provide security while being escorted to and from Dallas Municipal Court for arraignments, trials and other hearings.
  • Must be able to use own judgment in deciding appropriate course of action to resolve difficult situations; is expected to handle emergencies without assistance when practical.
  • Communicate effectively with assisting officers using a two-way police radio while maintaining proper radio procedures. Maintains normal availability by radio or telephone for consultation on major emergencies or precedent
  • Maintains contact with police supervisory personnel to coordinate activities, provide mutual assistance during emergencies and provides general information about department activities.
  • Responds to other emergency service incidents as requested and provides first aid to injured persons as required.
  • Required to use proper judgment and available resources to complete tasks under high stress and in potential danger of physical injury. May include but is not limited to incidents involving arresting person(s) for felony or misdemeanor crimes and proper use of varying levels of force, ranging from presence to lethal. May include being verbally abused or physically assaulted and dealing with emotionally traumatic events.
  • Required to detail, in report form, actions and observations related to investigations and other tasks performed at work. Must be able to recall the details of work related actions and testify to same.
  • Required to issue citations as needed. May be required to testify to the content and details related to those documents.
  • Must be able to identify evidence and process it in accordance with instruction. When no instruction has been provided, must be able to apply standards and training to improvise an appropriate way to collect and process evidence.
  • Must be able to coordinate activities with supervisors, other officers, other agencies, other City departments and citizens as needed.
  • Must be able to act as a professional representative of the Dallas Police Department.
  • Performs duties in conformance with applicable federal, state, county and city laws and ordinances and adheres to department policies and procedures and the law enforcement code of ethics.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  1. Knowledge of modern law enforcement principle, procedures, techniques and equipment and court security procedures.
  2. Ability to learn self-defense techniques, how to properly apply prisoner restraints and prisoner control techniques relative to prisoner transport.
  3. Ability to learn the applicable laws, ordinances and department policy and procedures.
  4. Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition, meeting all required physical demands.
  5. Ability to communicate effectively in written as well as oral form.
  6. Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with peers, subordinates, supervisors, and the general public.
  7. Ability to learn proper use of "Oleoresin Capsicum" (OC) spray and proper use of "Electronic Restraint Device" (ERD).
  8. Ability to follow written and verbal instruction.
  9. Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions

Minimum Qualifications
  1. Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
  2. Must have law enforcement or corrections experience; time as a reserve officer counts as law enforcement experience

Special Qualifications
  1. Must be 21 years of age or older at time of employment.
  2. Must possess, or be able to obtain by the time of employment, a valid Oregon driver license.
  3. Must not have a current or pending suspension of driving privileges in Oregon or any other state.
  4. Must not have been convicted in this state, or any other jurisdiction, of a crime designated under the law where the conviction occurred as being punishable as a felony or as a crime for which a maximum term of imprisonment of more than one (1) year may be imposed
  5. Must not have been convicted of violating any law involving the unlawful use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of a controlled substance, narcotic, or dangerous drug
  6. Must not have been convicted in this state of violating any law subject to denial or revocation as identified in OAR 259-008-0070 or has been convicted of violating the statutory counterpart of any of those offenses in any other jurisdiction.
  7. Must not have been convicted of any offenseinvolving any acts of domestic violence as defined in ORS 135.230
  8. Must be a U.S. citizen at the date of hire or, if not a citizen at the date of hire, within 18 months after the date of hire.
  9. Must be able to read and write the English language.
  10. Must be of good moral character, temperament and of industrious habits.
  11. Must be able to pass a police background, psychological assessment, and limited medical evaluation.

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