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 one (1) vacancy 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 five 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 five 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 a 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.)
