Municipal Court Administrator

City of Colorado Springs • Colorado Springs, CO

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About The Position

The City of Colorado Springs is seeking an experienced and highly capable executive leader to serve as Municipal Court Administrator. In this role, you will act as the chief administrative officer of the Municipal Court, providing strategic leadership over court operations, organizational planning, and administrative functions while supporting the Presiding Judge in advancing an efficient, accessible, and service-oriented court system. As the Municipal Court Administrator, you will guide daily court operations, oversee staff and resources, strengthen interagency coordination across the criminal justice system, and ensure court services are delivered with professionalism, accountability, and responsiveness. This position requires a leader who can balance operational excellence with sound judgment, navigate sensitive matters with discretion, and foster collaboration among court personnel, City leadership, elected officials, and justice system partners. This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year.

About the City of Colorado Springs Set against the iconic backdrop of Pikes Peak, the City of Colorado Springs serves a population of more than 506,000 residents across 195 square miles and is widely recognized for its high quality of life, economic strength, and engaged community. With over 240 days of sunshine annually, Colorado Springs offers an exceptional environment that blends natural beauty with a growing, diverse economy. The City features more than 150 parks and 375 miles of trails, supporting an active lifestyle and strong community well-being. The region is further anchored by a significant military presence, leading academic institutions, and a robust nonprofit sector. As home to the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, the City continues to expand as a hub for aerospace, defense, and cybersecurity. The City operates under a Council–Mayor form of government, with a popularly elected Mayor and nine-member City Council. Learn more about the City’s Strategic Plan and Mayor here: Mayor's Office | City of Colorado Springs

The Position As Municipal Court Administrator, you will provide executive leadership for court administration, ensuring effective operations, strategic alignment, and service delivery across the Municipal Court. You will oversee administrative systems, staffing, fiscal planning, and operational priorities while serving as a key liaison among judicial leadership, City departments, and external justice partners. Key responsibilities include: Leading administrative operations of the Municipal Court and directing implementation of court-wide goals, policies, and priorities. Establishing, within City policy, appropriate service and staffing levels, and resource allocation to support efficient court operations. Supervising managers and professional staff while fostering accountability and continuous improvement. Overseeing budget planning, fiscal stewardship, and operational performance. Coordinating with justice system partners, City departments, elected officials, and outside agencies. Representing the court in intergovernmental and community discussions. Reviewing operational challenges, identifying solutions, and advancing service improvements. Supporting court continuity by serving in limited adjudicatory and referee capacities when operationally necessary. Responding to sensitive citizen concerns and helping resolve complex issues with professionalism and sound judgment. Other duties as assigned. Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public administration, criminal justice, business administration, or a related field.
• Five years of full-time, professional experience in municipal courts, county or district courts, prosecutorial or public defense agencies, clerk of court operations, law enforcement administration, or legal administration.
• Two years of administrator and/or supervisory experience.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

• Certification or professional training related to court administration, judicial administration, or public leadership.
• Experience using, administering, or implementing a case management system.

Responsibilities

• Leading administrative operations of the Municipal Court and directing implementation of court-wide goals, policies, and priorities.
• Establishing, within City policy, appropriate service and staffing levels, and resource allocation to support efficient court operations.
• Supervising managers and professional staff while fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
• Overseeing budget planning, fiscal stewardship, and operational performance.
• Coordinating with justice system partners, City departments, elected officials, and outside agencies.
• Representing the court in intergovernmental and community discussions.
• Reviewing operational challenges, identifying solutions, and advancing service improvements.
• Supporting court continuity by serving in limited adjudicatory and referee capacities when operationally necessary.
• Responding to sensitive citizen concerns and helping resolve complex issues with professionalism and sound judgment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive