Magistrate (Grade 15)

City of Huntsville, AL; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Huntsville is seeking qualified applicants for Magistrate positions in the Municipal Court Department. This role involves advanced, quasi-legal work including warrants, complaints, affidavits, bail, and pleas in minor misdemeanor cases within city limits.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, Alabama driver’s license, and completion of the state’s appointment process. Additional certifications and notary duties may be required over time.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Criminal justice coursework preferred; paralegal or court clerical experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Issuing and recording arrest warrants, complaints and affidavits.
• Granting bail and receiving pleas of guilty in minor misdemeanor cases.
• Interviewing citizens with complaints and assessing probable cause.

Skills

Court clerical experience

Paralegal experience

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Criminal justice coursework

Job description

Posting number: 6191

Department: Municipal Court

Job classification: Magistrate

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Court Administration, Legal, Public Safety, Law Enforcement, Investigative, Safety, 911 Telecommunications, Probation

Summary

THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE’S MUNICIPAL COURT DEPARTMENT WANTS YOU!

The City of Huntsville’s Municipal Court department is seeking qualified applicants to fill our Magistrate position(s).

Exciting Career Opportunities for Smart and Talented People.

About our Department:

The Huntsville Municipal Court has jurisdiction and responsibility for motor vehicle and traffic violations, criminal misdemeanors, municipal ordinance violations, enforcement or regulation violations under the City Ordinances. The jurisdiction of the Huntsville Municipal Court extends to offenses committed within the city limits.

Magistrate Position Overview:

This is advanced, quasi-legal work in the issuing and recording of arrest warrants, complaints and affidavits, granting of bail, and receiving pleas of guilty in minor misdemeanor cases. Work involves interviewing citizens with complaints and hearing charges brought by law enforcement officials, determining the existence of probable cause, the proper charge and issuing the appropriate complaints, affidavit and/or warrant.

Qualifications and Necessary Special Requirements:

High school diploma from a school accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or GED certificate issued by the appropriate state agency. Course work in criminal justice and/or experience in court clerical or paralegal work is preferred.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

Must meet the qualifications to complete the "Application to be Appointed/Rescinded as a Magistrate/Warrant Clerk" upon hire/promotion? (see State of Alabama link for qualifications.)

Must Obtain Within Thirty (30) days of hire/promotion:

• Elector (registered voter) of the State of Alabama
• Valid Alabama driver's license
• NCIC/ACJIC Certification

Must Obtain Within Six (6) Months of hire/promotion:

• Notary Public

Must Obtain Within Eleven (11) months of hire/promotion:

• Certified Municipal Court Magistrate in the State of Alabama

For More Information Regarding the Magistrate Job Duties, Please Visit the Websites Below:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/huntsville/classspecs/77772

Applicant May Obtain a Copy of the City of Huntsville's EEOP Short Form Upon Request