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Bailiff I (Deputy Marshal) - Academy Recruitment
- Clark County, NV (Las Vegas, NV)
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BAILIFF I (DEPUTY MARSHAL) - ACADEMY RECRUITMENT
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BAILIFF I (DEPUTY MARSHAL) - ACADEMY RECRUITMENT
Salary
$30.38 - $44.84 Hourly
Location
Clark County - Las Vegas, NV
Job Type
PERMANENT
Job Number
ACADEMY-2026-01
Department
District Court
Opening Date
08/12/2025
Closing Date
10/28/2025 5:01 PM Pacific
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ABOUT THE POSITION
Applications meeting the minimum qualifications and submitted successfully on or by 5:01 PM on October 28, 2025 will be processed for the academy anticipated for February 2026.
The Eighth Judicial District Court is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Bailiff I (Deputy Marshal) position. This recruitment will be used to process entry-level candidates who are seeking a long-term career with the District Court as law enforcement professionals.
Primary responsibilities include ensuring the protection of the court, its staff, and the public, as well as performing related duties in support of court operations and the broader criminal justice system. The Deputy Marshal maintains security, safety, and decorum in assigned courtrooms and public facilities while court is in session and during public access hours.
District Court Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.
Some positions may be used to fill term Limited-Permanent positions. The selected candidates will be hired for a special project or duties of a limited duration and be required to sign a term of employment letter specifying condition and exact dates of employment. The successful candidates will be eligible for benefits during the duration of employment.
This is a non-union position and excluded from membership in the union.
The Bailiff I (Deputy Marshal) position is a Training Underfill position: Upon successful completion of the probationary period (520 hours worked to 2,080 hours worked) and the two (2) year training program, the successful candidate will be non-competitively promoted to Bailiff II (Deputy Marshal).
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS – Academy Recruitment Candidates:
+ Equivalent to graduation from high school.
+ Must be capable of passing P.O.S.T. pre-agility Fitness Standards as defined by N.A.C. 289.300 1. (b)(1).
+ Specified positions may require possession of a valid Nevada Class C Driver’s License.
MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT– Academy Recruitment Candidates:
+ Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at time of appointment.
EXAMINATION PROCESS – Academy Recruitment Candidates:
All candidates meeting the minimum requirements will be notified via email correspondence regarding the next steps in the hiring process.
There will be multiple phases of the examination process for Bailiff I (Deputy Marshal):
+ P.O.S.T Physical Readiness Test (PPRT): The PPRT will test your ability to perform all the required physical standards set by the Nevada Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission pursuant to NAC 289.300 and/or NAC 289.110.
The PPRT consists of six events and must be administered in order. The events are as follows:
+ Vertical Jump (14 inches)
+ Agility Run (19.5 seconds)
+ Sit-ups (30 qualifying sit-ups in 1 minute)
+ Push-Ups (23 qualifying push-ups)
+ 300 Meter Sprint (68 Seconds)
+ 1.5 Mile Run (16 minutes, 57 seconds)
Anticipated PPRT Dates:
+ Saturday, August 30, 2025, 6:00 AM
+ Saturday, September 13, 2025, 6:00 AM
+ Saturday, October 11, 2025, 7:00 AM
+ Saturday, November 1, 2025, 7:00 AM
Dates and times subject to change with notice
2. Candidates successfully completing the Physical Readiness Examination will advance to the Final Interview.
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.
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)
+ Medical (https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/risk\_management/employee\_and\_retiree\_health\_benefits.php#outer-2778) - 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.
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The following questions 1 - 2 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications. Which best describes your level of education?
+ 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
02
This position requires that you must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of appointment.
+ I confirm that I am 21 years of age or older.
+ I will be 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
+ I am not 21 years of age.
03
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 recruitment.
+ I have read and understand the above information regarding the completion of the following skills assessment questions. I further understand that this recruitment includes a skills assessment and that the answers I provide must be consistent with the "education" and "work history" sections detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.
04
Please indicate your current Nevada State P.O.S.T. certification status.
+ Currently accepted into an accredited P.O.S.T. Category II (or higher) law enforcement academy (Acceptance letter attached).
+ I do not have NV State P.O.S.T. certification.
05
I understand that at the time of conditional offer I will be required to provide:
• Valid driver’s license • Social Security card • Birth certificate • Proof of U.S. citizenship / naturalization paperwork • High school transcripts or GED certificate and GED transcripts • College transcripts • Recent credit report • Marriage certificate • All legal name change documents • Any and all court documents related to you (lawsuits, divorce, TPO, etc.) • Any arrest reports or related information • DD-214 or Statement Of Service
+ I agree to provide all required documentation at the time of conditional offer.
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Employer
Clark County
Address
500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 3rd Floor PO Box 551791 Las Vegas, Nevada, 89155-1791
Phone
(702)455-4565
Website
http://www.clarkcountynv.gov
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