Salary Information
Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade.
**A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and Montgomery Personnel Board Rules & Regulations**
Nature of Work
The fundamental reason this classification exists is to supervise and oversee the clerical and data entry functions essential to the daily operations of the Municipal Court. Employees in this class ensure that court procedures are followed accurately and efficiently, thereby maintaining the integrity of court records and case management processes. The work responsibilities include performing clerical duties to support Municipal Court operations, supervising court staff, conducting legal research, managing personnel functions, preparing and reconciling bank deposits, performing criminal justice information searches, maintaining accurate records, and preparing legal and non-legal documents. Employees perform technical court clerical and data entry duties, which may require initiative and independent judgment based on established court and departmental procedures. Work is performed under the supervision of the Municipal Court Administrator.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or G.E.D and five (5) years of experience in law enforcement or the legal field, including two (2) years of supervisory experience.
NOTE: Five (5) years of experience as Court Operations Clerk II/Magistrate will qualify for this position.
NOTE: Qualifying education, training and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered.
Special Requirements
Must be certified as a Municipal Court Clerk or Magistrate. Must meet annual continuing educational requirements as prescribed by the Alabama Administrative Office of Courts. Will be required to obtain the ACJIS/NCIC Certification within six (6) months of employment as prescribed by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). Must meet annual continuing certification requirements as prescribed by ALEA. Must be willing to telecommute and work overtime as needed to accomplish department objectives.
Kind of Examination
Applications are being accepted to fill one (1) vacancy and any vacancies that may occur during the life of the register. The current vacancy is with the
City of Montgomery Municipal Court Department. Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application and supplemental questionnaire. For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application form and supplemental questionnaire completely providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were. If more than five qualified applications are received, a selection test will used to rank applicants on the register. Tied scores will not be broken. If there are five or less qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order.
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Additional Information
BENEFITS: Employees are offered a competitive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and life insurance; paid annual and sick leave; paid holidays; and participation in the
Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) retirement program.
DRUG TEST: Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a pre-employment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair, finger nails, and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use).
BACKGROUND CHECK: Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a background check. (Candidates will be asked to provide consent prior to the administration of background checks.)
