Often times, yes they are. Bail enforcement agents work closely with bail bond agents to make sure that defendants appear in court for their scheduled hearings. When a bonded person skips bail, bail enforcement agents are responsible for tracking the individual down and returning them to custody. Many well trained bail agents work themselves to bring a fugitive back into custody to ensure they make their scheduled court date. Often it can be something as simple as a phone call to the right family member, and sometimes it has to go beyond a phone call.
Often times it is not near as dramatic as portrayed on film.
Professionalism and staying within the parameters set fourth by the law are important to licensed bail agents. Dramatics are typically avoided when there is a wiser option available.