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
£25,297New workers start at around £17,352. Normal pay is £25,297 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £48,914
Annual Openings
46Job 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% |