Magistrate (Grade 15)

City of Huntsville; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Huntsville is seeking a qualified Magistrate for the Huntsville Municipal Court. The role involves issuing and recording warrants, handling pleas, and managing bail in minor misdemeanor cases.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, driver’s license, and pursue required certifications including NCIC/ACJIC as applicable, with preference for criminal justice coursework.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Course work in criminal justice preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Notary Public and municipal court certification/qualification must be obtained.

Responsibilities

• Issue and record arrest warrants, complaints and affidavits.
• Grant bail and receive pleas in minor misdemeanors.
• Interview citizens and determine probable cause.
• Complete required certifications upon hire/promotion.

Skills

Interviewing

Judgment

Legal knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Notary Public

Certified Municipal Court Magistrate

Job description

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Must meet the qualifications to complete the "Application to be Appointed/Rescinded as a Magistrate/Warrant Clerk" upon hire/promotion?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.)

State of Alabama

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