Bailiff

Bailiffs are hired by private firms contracted out by the BC Ministry of Attorney General, Court Services Branch.  The position involves a considerable amount of walking and driving.  Bailiffs usually work nine hour shifts and overtime work is usually necessary.

Bailiffs will generally perform the following duties:

• Keeping accounting of trust funds
• Interpreting relevant laws
• Enforcing court-ordered seizures of assets
• Selling of assets
• Disbursement of proceeds in accordance with legislation
• Keeping accurate records of the seizure and sale of assets

Minimum requirements of applicants include:

• Age of 19 years or older
• Canadian citizenship
• Criminal record check
• Background check
• Fingerprinting
• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of Executing a Court Order course
• Communication skills
• Note taking skills
• Ability to learn new information and skills
• Ability to make sound judgments
• Ability to defuse hostile situations

In addition, preferred credentials include:

• Work experience in a related field such as law enforcement

For more information, go to Justice Institute of BC