Bailiffs
SOC Code: 33-3011 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
Maintain order in courts of law.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Bailiffs. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warner Robins, GA | $95,722 | $120,037 | $144,373 | $168,688 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $35,256 | $77,022 | $118,810 | $160,576 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $27,685 | $62,962 | $98,259 | $133,536 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $28,392 | $61,776 | $95,139 | $128,523 |
| Rome, GA | $27,872 | $60,902 | $93,954 | $126,984 |
| Savannah, GA | $27,186 | $60,216 | $93,226 | $126,256 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $28,018 | $58,157 | $88,317 | $118,456 |
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $97,011 | $101,899 | $106,766 | $111,654 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $98,134 | $102,627 | $107,120 | $111,613 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $98,134 | $102,627 | $107,120 | $111,613 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Social Perceptiveness | 4.0 | |
| Speaking | 3.4 | |
| Monitoring | 3.4 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.2 | |
| Active Listening | 3.2 | |
| Time Management | 3.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.0 | |
| Persuasion | 2.9 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.9 | |
| Service Orientation | 2.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Public Safety and Security | 4.3 |
| Law and Government | 4.1 |
| English Language | 3.6 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.0 |
| Psychology | 3.0 |
| Administration and Management | 2.9 |
| Education and Training | 2.7 |
| Administrative | 2.6 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 39.9% |
| Associate's degree | 33.4% |
| Some college | 20.8% |
| Less than high school | 5.9% |
Typical Tasks
- Maintain order in courtroom during trial and guard jury from outside contact.
- Guard lodging of sequestered jury.
- Enforce courtroom rules of behavior and warn persons not to smoke or disturb court procedure.
- Report need for police or medical assistance to sheriff's office.
- Announce entrance of judge.
- Stop people from entering courtroom while judge charges jury.
- Screen persons entering courthouse using magnetometers, x-ray machines, and other devices to collect and retain unauthorized firearms and other contraband.
- Provide security by patrolling interior and exterior of courthouse and escorting judges and other court employees.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Adobe Acrobat Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft SharePoint Microsoft Word Case management system software Corel WordPerfect Office Suite Court docket management software Email software IBM Lotus Notes National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database State crime information databases
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