Magistrate - #25-CI1000-02

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

Nature of Work

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. The work responsibilities of the classification are : hears citizen and law enforcement complaints in order to make probable cause determinations; sets appropriate bail amounts on misdemeanor warrants using bail schedule approved by the Alabama Supreme Court; approves, processes, and / or issues legal and nonlegal documents; conducts outstanding alias warrants, arrest warrants, and summons checks; schedules dates for misdemeanor or traffic cases; answers telephone and responds to emails. Employees exercise authority granted by federal, state, and local laws with independence under the supervision of the Senior Magistrate. Employees may consult other Magistrates, Senior Magistrate, and / or Court Administrator concerning complex complaints. Employees work is subject to review for accuracy and conformity with federal, state and local laws by other Magistrates, Senior Magistrate and / or Court Administrator.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Special Requirements

Must be willing to work rotating shift work, holidays, weekends, and telecommute. Must be willing to work overtime as needed to accomplish department objectives. Must, not later than six months from the date of their appointment, enroll in and complete the Alabama Municipal Court Clerks and Magistrates Certification Program in the manner and within the time prescribed by the Alabama Administrative Office of Courts. Must meet annual continuing education requirements as prescribed by the Alabama Administrative Office of Courts.

Kind of Examination

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.

Additional Information

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, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration because of political or religious opinions or affiliations or because of race, national origin, or any other non merit factors is prohibited. Discrimination on the basis of age, sex, or physical disability is prohibited except where specific age, sex, or physical requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration. REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION : Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the responsibility of the applicant with a disability to request accommodation which he / she requires in order to participate in the application or examination process. The Montgomery Personnel Board reserves the right to require documentation of the need for accommodation under the ADA. In order to request accommodation in the application or testing process, contact the Personnel Director at (334) 625-2675. I9 : Prior to your employment, you will be required to provide to your employer documentation of your identity and employment eligibility in order to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. UPDATE OF CONTACT INFORMATION : It is your responsibility to update your contact information (address, phone, email) so that we can contact you about jobs. Pleasevisit the Update Contact Information page to log in and update to your contact information at any time.

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