Pay Grade
A06
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.
CLASS: CI1000;
REV: 12/22/2023;