Montgomery City County Personnel

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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.

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a related field.

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.