Bailiffs

People in this career often have these skills:

• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

People in this career often know a lot about:

• Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
• Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

People in this career often have talent in:

• Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Selective Attention - The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
• Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

• Speech Recognition - The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
• Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

People in this career often do these activities:

• Confiscate prohibited or dangerous items.
• Search individuals for illegal or dangerous items.
• Escort prisoners to courtrooms, prisons, or other facilities.
• Provide security escorts for officials, jury members, or other individuals.
• Maintain public order or security.

• Patrol properties to maintain safety.
• Guard facilities.
• Warn individuals about rule violations or safety concerns.
• Detain suspects or witnesses.
• Request emergency personnel.
• Document legal or regulatory information.
• Inspect facilities for cleanliness.
• Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
• Prevent unauthorized individuals from entering restricted areas.
• Process forensic or legal evidence in accordance with procedures.
• Present information to the public.
• Inform viewers, listeners, or audiences.

• Court, Municipal, and License Clerks

• Funeral Attendants

• Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan

• Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks

• Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

• Security Guards

• Parking Enforcement Workers

• Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service

• Receptionists and Information Clerks