Municipal Court Magistrate

Summary

CITY OF ALABASTER MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE! MAGISTRATE – MUNICIPAL COURT Salary Range: $24.35 - $33.70 per hourThe City of Alabaster is seeking a knowledgeable, dependable, and service-oriented professional to join our Municipal Court team as a Magistrate.The purpose of this position is to exercise authority as assigned by law to issue warrants, accept pleas, receive and record fines, provide clerical and administrative support to the Municipal Court, and perform other duties mandated by applicable local, state, and federal laws.Applicants must currently possess certification as a Municipal Court Magistrate to qualify for this position.WHY JOIN OUR ELITE TEAM? Consistent merit step increases and cost-of-living adjustments, as approved by the City CouncilBlue Cross and Blue Shield medical insurance, with the City paying 90% of the premiumRetiree medical insurance contribution of up to 75% by the City, based on years of serviceTier 1 retirement benefits provided to Tier 2 employees upon retirement through the state pension planOut-of-zone waiver for eligible dependents attending Alabaster City SchoolsCity-paid life and accidental death and dismemberment insuranceAccess to additional voluntary benefits13 paid holidays each yearVacation and sick leaveSupportive leadership and a collaborative team environmentMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or GEDAt least one year of related administrative experienceCurrent certification as a Municipal Court MagistrateAbility to obtain certification as a National Crime Information Center computer operatorEligibility for appointment as an Alabama Notary PublicValid Alabama driver's license that must be maintained throughout employmentAvailability to participate in a nighttime and weekend call-out rotationKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES The successful candidate must demonstrate:Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinancesKnowledge of the Alabama Rules of Judicial Administration and Alabama Rules of Criminal ProcedureStrong organizational and record-keeping skills with close attention to detailProficiency in the use of computers, databases, and office systemsStrong customer-service skills and the ability to clearly provide information to citizensAbility to follow verbal and written instructionsEffective verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work independently with limited supervisionAbility to safeguard confidential and sensitive informationSound judgment within the scope of assigned authority and responsibilityAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, court personnel, law-enforcement personnel, and members of the publicJoin the City of Alabaster and become part of a dedicated team committed to professional public service and making a positive difference in the community we serve.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

CITY OF ALABASTER MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE! MAGISTRATE – MUNICIPAL COURT Salary Range: $24.35 - $33.70 per hourThe City of Alabaster is seeking a knowledgeable, dependable, and service-oriented professional to join our Municipal Court team as a Magistrate.The purpose of this position is to exercise authority as assigned by law to issue warrants, accept pleas, receive and record fines, provide clerical and administrative support to the Municipal Court, and perform other duties mandated by applicable local, state, and federal laws.Applicants must currently possess certification as a Municipal Court Magistrate to qualify for this position.WHY JOIN OUR ELITE TEAM? Consistent merit step increases and cost-of-living adjustments, as approved by the City CouncilBlue Cross and Blue Shield medical insurance, with the City paying 90% of the premiumRetiree medical insurance contribution of up to 75% by the City, based on years of serviceTier 1 retirement benefits provided to Tier 2 employees upon retirement through the state pension planOut-of-zone waiver for eligible dependents attending Alabaster City SchoolsCity-paid life and accidental death and dismemberment insuranceAccess to additional voluntary benefits13 paid holidays each yearVacation and sick leaveSupportive leadership and a collaborative team environmentMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or GEDAt least one year of related administrative experienceCurrent certification as a Municipal Court MagistrateAbility to obtain certification as a National Crime Information Center computer operatorEligibility for appointment as an Alabama Notary PublicValid Alabama driver's license that must be maintained throughout employmentAvailability to participate in a nighttime and weekend call-out rotationKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES The successful candidate must demonstrate:Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinancesKnowledge of the Alabama Rules of Judicial Administration and Alabama Rules of Criminal ProcedureStrong organizational and record-keeping skills with close attention to detailProficiency in the use of computers, databases, and office systemsStrong customer-service skills and the ability to clearly provide information to citizensAbility to follow verbal and written instructionsEffective verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work independently with limited supervisionAbility to safeguard confidential and sensitive informationSound judgment within the scope of assigned authority and responsibilityAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, court personnel, law-enforcement personnel, and members of the publicJoin the City of Alabaster and become part of a dedicated team committed to professional public service and making a positive difference in the community we serve.#J-18808-Ljbffr