Magistrate I (City of Chickasaw)

Mobile County (AL)•Mobile County, AL

45d

About The Position

This is responsible judicial work in issuing and recording arrest warrants, complaints, and affidavits, granting bail, and receiving guilty pleas on minor misdemeanor cases as mandated by applicable law. JurisdictionYearly SalaryCity of Chickasaw$26,616 - $41,280 MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, preferably completion of a paralegal program, and a minimum of three years' responsible court clerical or criminal justice administration experience; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must become certified as a Magistrate/Court Clerk by the Alabama Administrative Office of the Courts within two years of employment as a Magistrate I and attend annual maintenance courses to maintain certification. For details, please see All applications should be submitted online through the Mobile Civil Service Job Opportunities page. Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Civil Service System employment, and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Please note that this job posting will close once 275 applications have been received. Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination. A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile Civil Service at 251-470-7727. Adam Bourne, Civil Service Director The agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers

Requirements

Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test
a minimum of three years' responsible court clerical or criminal justice administration experience; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.
Must become certified as a Magistrate/Court Clerk by the Alabama Administrative Office of the Courts within two years of employment as a Magistrate I and attend annual maintenance courses to maintain certification.