What is "water bailiff"

Water bailiff \Wa"ter bail"iff\ An officer of the customs, whose duty it is to search vessels. [Eng.]

n. A person who polices bodies of water, such as rivers, lake or coastal waters. The position is a law enforcement officer.

A water bailiff is a law enforcement officer responsible for the policing of bodies of water, such as a river, lake or coast. The position has existed in many jurisdictions throughout history.