Bailiff - Court Security; Duluth; Jail Duluth

This Bailiff position (.5 FTE) is unique in that it will be assigned to the St. Louis County Jail in Duluth, MN. The duties involve receiving and setting up email calendar appointments, taking court data, entering it into the jail management system, and escorting inmates to virtual court appearances.

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–12:00 pm.

Salary range: $20.50–$26.73 per hour (2025).

• Preserve order and control in courtrooms and common areas to ensure safety of court officials, participants, and the general public.
• Monitor and screen individuals, packages, and personal items entering and leaving the courtroom using detection methods and devices.
• Assist in providing security during heightened security situations and in emergency medical situations.
• Obtain defendants’ identifying information in accordance with applicable laws.
• Direct and escort non‑combative custodial individuals within the courthouse.
• Perform all duties in accordance with established Departmental policies under the supervision of the Sheriff’s Office.

CONSTANT: Stand; hear up to 20 feet; vision; work around others; customer/public contact and work inside.

FREQUENT: Lift and carry up to 10 lb; push/pull up to 20 lb; bend neck; climb stairs; feel/use fingers; grasp/handle; maintain posture; move about; reach; rotate neck; talk/speak; twist at waist; walk; hear within 5 ft; use earphone; near, midrange and far vision; depth perception; visual accommodation; work with others; and clients with behavioral challenges.

OCCASIONAL: Push/pull up to 70 lb; balance; crouch/squat; reach above shoulder; sit; static neck position; stoop/bend; taste/smell; right and left wrist turn; color vision; exposure to blood‑borne pathogens; work alone; extended days; work outside and drive.

RARE: Restrain individuals.

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

Candidates with related training in law enforcement, military law enforcement, or private security training and/or experience are preferred.

The essential functions for this position are listed under the "Illustrative Examples of Work" in the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online ouiscountymn.gov/job descriptions.

If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of the documents listed for the option that applies to you:

• Veteran: DD214 noting character of service
• Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months.
• Spouse of Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months & marriage certificate. (Eligible only if Veteran is unable to qualify because of the disability.)
• Spouse of Deceased Veteran: DD214, Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate.

Please refer to Minnesota Statute 197.455 for additional requirements.

Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.

Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation.

All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.

St. Louis County is an equal‑opportunity and veteran‑friendly employer.