Municipal Court Magistrate

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# Municipal Court Magistrate

Salary

$37,059.96 - $59,245.91 Annually

Location

Decatur, AL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-236

Department

Municipal Court

Opening Date

05/01/2026

Closing Date

5/17/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
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: This position performs a variety of judicial duties as a Certified Municipal Court Magistrate.

: - Prepares dockets for court.

• Prepares court notices.
• Assists Municipal Judge during court dockets.
• Conducts probable cause hearings; consults the criminal code; reviews evidence and interviews witnesses; issues arrest warrants.
• Answers telephone and greets visitors; provides information and assistance; refers to appropriate personnel.
• Receives payments from bond companies and citizens; sets up payment plans.
• Prints, scans, and faxes documents.
• Maintains a variety of files and records.
• Enters court activity to computerized database.
• Processes citations and fingerprint cards for ALEA reporting.
• Completes Court Appointed Attorney packets.
• Processes records requests for citizens, attorneys, and the Legal Department.
• Transfers cases to Circuit Court.
• Maintains Warrant Log.
• Works weekends in accordance with established schedules.
• Performs related duties.
  
  

: - High School Diploma or GED is required.

• At least two (2) years of professional customer service experience required, preferably in a role involving direct interaction with the public.
• At least two years of professional administrative/clerical experience required.
• Must be proficient with computers, including Microsoft office products such as Outlook, Word, Excel and Adobe.
• Possession of or the ability to readily obtain State of Alabama Municipal Court Magistrate certification.
• Knowledge of Municipal Court policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Alabama Rules of Criminal Procedure.
• Knowledge of the Code of Alabama.
• Knowledge of the City of Decatur Code of Ordinances.
• Knowledge of legal forms, documents, and terminology.
• Skill in the use of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in dealing with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
  
  

: Guidelines

• The Decatur Code of Ordinances, the Code of Alabama, and Alabama Rules of Criminal Procedure. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.
  
  

Complexity/Scope of Work

• The work consists of related clerical and administrative duties. Strict deadlines and the need for accuracy contribute to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to provide support for the operations of the Municipal Court. Successful performance contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of court operations.
  
  

Contacts

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city employees, judges, attorneys, other court personnel, defendants, victims, witnesses, and members of the general public.
• Contacts are typically to exchange information, resolve problems, and provide service.
  
  

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping.
• The work is ty ically performed in an office and courtroom.
  
  

Supervisory and Management Responsibility

• None.
  
  

Employer

: City of Decatur, AL

Address

: 610 4th Avenue SE

Decatur, Alabama, 35601

Phone

: 256-341-4890

Website

: cityofdecatural.com

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