Occupation

521232 Court Bailiff or Sheriff

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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2024, Version 1.0

521232 Court Bailiff or Sheriff

Implements court orders and serves legal orders and summonses as an officer of the court.

Specialisation

  • Sheriff's Officer

Skill level: 3

Main tasks

  • Conducts investigations to locate individuals involved in court cases, and serves them with legal documents such as summonses and subpoenas
  • Prepares and maintains accurate records of served documents and executed court orders
  • Collaborates with law enforcement for safe execution of court orders
  • Conducts property seizures and evictions as directed by court orders
  • Escorts prisoners to and from courtrooms and detention facilities
  • Maintains order and security in courtrooms
  • Provides testimony in court regarding the execution of court orders and served documents