Magistrate CI

Salary Information

Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade. A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and MPB Rules & Regulations

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to perform clerical legal, and technical work for the Municipal Court in the issuance and recording of appeal bonds, conditions of release, forfeitures, subpoenas, summons, surety bonds, warrants, and other legal and nonlegal documents.

• Hear citizen and law enforcement complaints in order to make probable cause determinations.
• Set appropriate bail amounts on misdemeanor warrants using bail schedules approved by the Alabama Supreme Court.
• Approve, process, and/or issue legal and non-legal documents.
• Conduct outstanding alias warrants, arrest warrants, and summons checks.
• Schedule dates for misdemeanor or traffic cases.
• Answer telephone and respond to emails.
• Exercise authority granted by federal, state, and local laws with independence under the supervision of the Senior Magistrate.
• Consult other Magistrates, the Senior Magistrate, and/or Court Administrator concerning complex complaints.
• Work is subject to review for accuracy and conformity with federal, state and local laws by other Magistrates, the Senior Magistrate and/or Court Administrator.

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a related field.

NOTE:

Qualifying education, training and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered.

• Willing to work rotating shift work, holidays, weekends, and telecommute.
• Willing to work overtime as needed to accomplish department objectives.
• Enroll in and complete the Alabama Municipal Court Clerks and Magistrates Certification Program within six months from the date of appointment.
• Meet annual continuing education requirements as prescribed by the Alabama Administrative Office of Courts.

Applications are being accepted to fill two (2) vacancies and any other vacancies that may occur during the life of the register. The current vacancy is with the City of Montgomery Municipal Court. Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application and supplemental questionnaire. For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application form and supplemental questionnaire completely, providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were.

If more than six qualified applications are received, a selection device will be used to rank the qualified applicants on the eligible register and tied scores will not be broken. If there are six or less qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order. Complete an online application by visiting Montgomery Personnel Board's Online Employment Center.

Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.

BENEFITS:
Employees are offered a competitive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and life insurance; paid annual and sick leave; paid holidays; and participation in the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) retirement program.

DRUG TEST:
Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a pre-employment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair, finger nails, and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use).

BACKGROUND CHECK:
Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a background check. (Candidates will be asked to provide consent prior to the administration of background checks.)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination,…