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Also known as: Armed Bailiff, Bailiff, Bailiff Deputy, City Bailiff
You arrive at the Clark County Municipal Court building just before 7:30 AM. After clocking in, you head to the locker room to put on your crisp uniform and duty belt, equipped with your radio, handcuffs, and a small first-aid kit. You grab your daily court docket, noting the two hearings scheduled for Judge Chen's courtroom today. Before court opens, you perform a quick visual inspection of the courtroom itself, ensuring all furniture is in place and the area is secure for the day’s proceedings.
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-1.9%
US average: +3.5%
1,600
per year (US)
18,000
in 2025 → 17,700 (2035)
High school diploma or equivalent
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.
Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)
The career outlook for Bailiffs is stable, with about 1,600 openings projected each year through 2035. While overall employment is expected to decrease slightly by 1.9% in the next decade, the median annual wage is around $56,600. People in this role can move into court supervision or broader law enforcement positions.
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$56,600
Median annual wage, BLS 2025
Bachelor's Degree
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