Court Magistrate

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This is a Full-Time position. The City of Boaz currently has an opening for the above position available.

"The City of Boaz's policy is to consider employees for vacancies if those employees have the required qualifications. When applicable, job vacancies will be posted on the bulletin board at City Hall. If you wish to be considered for a posted vacancy, you must present to the Personnel Department a listing of your name, department, present job, special skills, and any supplemental training or special qualifications which make you eligible for the position.

Applicants will be considered based on the eligible employee's qualifications, includingeducation, training, experience, job performance and years of continuous service.

In the event that a newly promoted employee does not satisfy the performance criteria for his / her new position, he / she will be returned to his / her previous or substantially similar position if such a position is available. If his / her former position is unavailable, he / she will be terminated." (Employee Handbook)

How to Apply

Any interested person should contact the Personnel Director at Boaz City Hall, 112 N Broad Street, Boaz, Alabama or apply online through the online Employment Application. This position will be posted until filled.

Job Description

City of Boaz, Alabama

Job Title : Magistrate

Job Definition

This is specialized, complex administrative work involving the operation of the municipal court. Employee must perform complex clerical and court related duties. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Court Clerk; however, the incumbent must take responsibility for making independent decisions based on experience and knowledge of court operations, municipal ordinances, and State law. The Magistrate acts for the Court Clerk when the Clerk is absent.

Essential Functions

• Enter new cases into the municipal court software for both traffic and non-traffic violations, assign case numbers and print computer generated case action summary sheets.
• Attach all documentation to specific cases and file folders and cases by court date.
• Enter court dispositions into the computer software after judgement is made.
• Accept pleas from accused and set court date for Not Guilty pleas; process Guilty pleas; accept cash for fines and issue appropriate receipt.
• Complete all necessary forms for youthful offenders, felony DUI's and appeals.
• Solicit certified reports from other courts to obtain proper adjudication; maintains official court records and files as required.
• Receive and receipt court fines and costs, balance monies received with daily report and submit report to City Clerk for deposit.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Qualifications

Necessary Special Requirements

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