Bailiffs
Code: 33-3011.00
Zone 3
Median Annual Salary
£56,600
Range: £32,140 - £96,770
Preparation & Education
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Job Zone 3
Industry Outlook
Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
Maintain order in courts of law.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Bailiff
Court Bailiff
Court Constable
Court Deputy
Court Officer
Court Security Officer
Deputy Bailiff
Deputy Court Services Sheriff
Security Officer
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Screen persons entering courthouse using magnetometers, x-ray machines, and other devices to collect and retain unauthorized firearms and other contraband.
- Escort prisoners to and from courthouse and maintain custody of prisoners during court proceedings.
- Maintain order in courtroom during trial and guard jury from outside contact.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Data base user interface and query software
Microsoft Access
National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Electronic mail software
Email software
Microsoft Outlook
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
talking to others
Social
understanding people's reactions
Safety and Government
public safety and security
law and government
Arts and Humanities
English language
Business
customer service
Math and Science
psychology
Verbal
communicate by speaking
listen and understand what people say
Attention
pay attention to something without being distracted
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Realistic
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
Key Work Styles:
Stress Tolerance
Self-Control
Cautiousness
Integrity
Dependability
Attention to Detail
Frequently Asked Questions About Bailiffs
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Bailiffs is £56,600. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £32,140, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £96,770 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Bailiffs typically aligns with Job Zone 3 (Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed). Most of these careers need vocational school training, on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Essential skills and tooling for a Bailiffs include: Microsoft Access, National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database, Microsoft PowerPoint, Email software, Microsoft Outlook. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are less likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Below Average).
Live UK Vacancies for Bailiffs
Search AllCourt Bailiff – Field Officer, Justice Service
Ministry of Justice
aldershot
Permanent
Court Bailiff: Frontline Justice & Community Impact
Allscreens Nationwide Ltd
worthing
Permanent
County Court Bailiff, Southend-on-Sea: Visa Sponsorship Available
Naija UK Connect
southend on sea
Permanent
Court Presentation Officer
CV-Library
Kidlington, Oxfordshire
Contract
Court & Tribunal Admin Officer
Brook Street
carlisle
Permanent
Court Operations & Customer Support Officer
Ministry of Justice
southend on sea
Permanent
Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£32,140
Median Annual (Average):
£56,600
90th Percentile (Senior):
£96,770
Occupational Terms
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#collect contraband
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