Bailiff I
Salary
$51,222.00 Annually
Location
100 North Closner Blvd. 3rd Floor, Edinburg, TX
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Job Number
2026-03549
Department
Probate Court II
Opening Date
07/09/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Work Hours:
Monday - Friday 08:00 am - 05:00 pm
Civil Service Position:
No
Status:
External & Internal Advertisement
Open Positions:
1
Advertisement details and/or special instructions:
Please submit resume with application
Grade:
11
General Description
Employee performs bailiff work in a county court at law. The Bailiff I provides security and safety in the courtrooms handles inmates, witnesses and clients. Employee provides general assistance to the judge and may make arrests when necessary.
Examples of Work Performed
Opens courtroom and ensures readiness for court proceedings, directs parties to proper area.
Provides schedule and procedural information to attorneys, jurors, and other.
Secures courtroom at the end of the day.
Provides security for the judge and staff.
Maintains a secure courtroom.
Maintains excellent public, staff and court relationships during course of business.
Assists court in obtaining and providing services relating to jury activities.
Checks and updates court dockets prior to scheduled docket dates.
Performs some administrative duties such as answering telephones, picking up items from suppliers, and other clerical duties.
May provide assistance to Judge by retrieving files, locating law books and related tasks.
Confirms active warrants and makes arrests.
Transports inmates from jail to court and return to jail after court appearance.
Follows the Code of Judicial Conduct.
May be interpreter in court.
Performs related work as assigned.
Education and Experience
Graduation from a high school or equivalent (GED).
Two (2) years of law enforcement related experience.
One (1) year of experience as a full time peace officer or investigator.
Certificates, Licenses and Registration:
Current Peace Officer Certification License.
TCOLE Basic Proficiency Certification.
TCOLE Court Security Officer Certification (required after one year).
Must meet all qualifications necessary to be deputized and authorized to perform law enforcement duties.
Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license.
Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Excellent communication skills.
Must be able to be deputized.
May be required to be trained in firearms and chemical spray.
Must meet mandatory firearms qualifications and physical training.
Knowledge of computers.
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Do you have a high school diploma and/or equivalent (GED)?
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Do you have two (2) years of law enforcement related experience?
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Do you have one (1) year of experience as a full time peace officer or investigator?
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Do you have basic certification by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)?
Required Question
Employer Hidalgo County
Address 505 S. McColl Rd., Suite A
Edinburg, Texas, 78539
Phone 956-318-2660
Website https://www.hidalgocounty.us/