Magistrate: Lead Court Official for Warrants & Hearings

North Carolina Courts; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Courts in Catawba County is recruiting two full-time magistrates (NS) for the District Court. Magistrates evaluate requests for criminal charges, issue criminal process and search warrants, and preside over initial appearances, bond hearings, and Small Claims Court proceedings.

The position requires residency in Catawba County or a contiguous county, a four-year college degree (or eight years of NC law enforcement experience), or an associate degree with four years of related

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Eight years of law enforcement experience in NC.
• An associate degree plus four years of related field experience.

Responsibilities

• Magistrates evaluate requests for criminal charges and issue criminal process and search warrants.
• Magistrates conduct initial appearances, including bond hearings.
• Magistrates preside over Small Claims Court hearings and marriage ceremonies.
• Must be able to work irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Judicial duties

Initial appearances

Bond hearings

Criminal process & warrants

Public communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Law enforcement experience

Associate degree + 4 yrs related

Job description

North Carolina Courts in Catawba County is recruiting two full-time magistrates (NS) for the District Court. Magistrates evaluate requests for criminal charges, issue criminal process and search warrants, and preside over initial appearances, bond hearings, and Small Claims Court proceedings.

The position requires residency in Catawba County or a contiguous county, a four-year college degree (or eight years of NC law enforcement experience), or an associate degree with four years of related