Bailiffs / Court Ushers

A Bailiff or Court Usher maintains order and safety in a courtroom. Assists the courtroom Judge, supervises and escorts the Jury, assists with court or trial documents, maintains security and enforce courtroom rules.

About this Career

Average Salary

£25,297

New workers start at around £17,352. Normal pay is £25,297 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £48,914

Annual Openings

45

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs

Daily Tasks

  • Serves summonses and, on court authority, takes possession of goods to the value of outstanding debt.
  • Remits cash, cheques or credit notes to cashier, supervisor or bank, building society or post office.
  • Collects tolls from persons wishing to gain access to private roads, bridges, piers, etc. and operates tollgates to control entry.
  • Cleans, services and fills vending machines and collects money from meters, vending machines and other cash operated machinery.
  • Reads gas, water and electricity meters.
  • Records details of transaction, issues receipt or annotates rent book.
  • Receives payment at centralised office or calls on household/business premises.

Skills Employers are looking for

Skills Importance
Reading Comprehension 51%
Critical Thinking 51%
Learning Strategies 51%
Active Listening 48%
Active Learning 47%
Speaking 45%
Monitoring 45%
Writing 42%
Mathematics 39%
Science 20%

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