Group
Occupation
521232 Court Bailiff or Sheriff
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
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