Judicial Assistant Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

Position open until 8/10/2026

Salary: $54,863.22 annually

General Description and Classification Standards

The purpose of this position is to assist in supervising employees responsible for the preparation and processing of warrants, stolen vehicles, missing persons and other related record entries into the Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC); verifying active warrants; coordinating communications related for the removal and cancellation of warrants and other GCIC record entries; conducting criminal and driver history inquiries through the GCIC database. This position also supports clerical functions related to GCIC operations and other related City operations. Working knowledge of the Axon Records management system. The employee must be able to perform all assigned tasks independently as well as in a supervisory support capacity.

Supervision Received

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Incumbent may perform other duties not articulated in this job description as determined by the GBI, Department, Managers, Supervisor and EICs assigned. May sometimes be assigned to train other technicians.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list. 

• Has thorough knowledge of The Atlanta Police Department policies and procedures, City of Atlanta and State codes, ordinances and laws. 
• Has thorough knowledge of Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) rules and regulations. 
• Has the ability to operate GCIC terminals to run criminal and driver's history records. 
• Has the ability to read and interpret criminal and driver's history records. 
• Has the ability to handle/maintain confidential information. 
• Has knowledge of warrant processing procedures. 
• Has the ability to compile, organize, prepare and maintain an assortment of records and information in an effective manner and according to court operations and regulations. 
• Has knowledge of the terminology used within the court system. 
• Has the ability to communicate and maintain effective working relationships with law enforcement officers and the general public. 
• Has the ability to operate a computer and use automated case management system for input, retrieval and tracking of data. 
• Has the ability to be flexible with work schedules requiring shift work. 
• Has the ability to work under stress related to duties that require constant attention to detail and tight deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience 

1. High school diploma or GED and five (5) or more years of work experience in a judicial, law enforcement, or jail environment, including experience entering and validating criminal warrants through GCIC required; OR
2. A college degree in Criminal Justice or a related field and at least four (4) years of work experience in a judicial, law enforcement, or jail environment, including experience entering and validating criminal and traffic warrants through GCIC required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, relevant professional certifications, and experience deemed to provide the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. 
3. Experience running, and interpreting criminal and driver's history checks required. 
4. Ability to work various shifts as necessary required.

In addition to the experience requirements above, one of the required years of experience would be within the Atlanta Police Department GCIC unit or within a GCIC with similar job requirements that a disciplinary history could be obtained. 

1. A required disciplinary history would consist of no more than one adverse action, and/or no more than three non-adverse actions with the previous year of working in a GCIC position. There could also be no current open investigations. 
2. At minimum a satisfactory rating on the two most recent employee evaluations.

Licensures and Certifications 

Current Georgia Crime Information Center entry-level certification and the ability to annually maintain GCIC Certification at the entry certification level within given timeframes is required for this position. 

Preferred Requirements 

Supervisory or team lead experience preferred. 

Work Environment

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

Lifting Requirements: Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. 

Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of job-related machines and/or office equipment. Must be able to accurately enter data into a computer through typing or other equally acceptable entry alternatives. Must be able to move or carry job related objects or materials. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for sedentary or office environment work. Must be able to sit at a desk for extended periods of time without a break. 

Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, technical, structural, compositional or identifiable characteristics (whether similar to or divert from obvious standards) of data, people, or things. 

Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to communicate with people to convey or exchange professional information. 

Language ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of professional, technical and administrative documentation, directions, instructions, methods and procedures. Requires the ability to produce reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Requires the ability to communicate with and before others using correct English. 

Intelligence: Requires the ability to learn and understand subject matter principles and techniques; to make independent judgments in absence of supervision within the scope of respective job duties and tasks; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation. 

Numerical Aptitude: Require the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract; multiply and divide totals; determine percentages; determine time and weight; and interpret same as may be appropriate. 

Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape. 

Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to utilize job related equipment in the course of accomplishing job duties and tasks associated with respective primary duties. 

Color Discrimination: May require the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color. 

Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to interact with people (i.e. staff, supervisors, general public and elected officials) beyond giving the receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal stress when confronted with a deadline or an emergency.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta ("COA") that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran's status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.  We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

•  Assist GCIC Supervisor, coordinate activities and facilitate or conduct training. 
• Have the ability to make sound decisions for the GCIC staff in the absence of a supervisor. 
• Assist the GCIC supervisor with daily administrative tasks that could include but are not limited to maintaining unit logs, checking the assigned shift's work for accuracy and completeness, communicate necessary information to the next shift, maintain the detainer box, and ensure that the required work is complete before the next shift. 
• Extend customer care in a confidential professional manner to External and Internal customers at all times. 
• Verify that all Warrant packages are completed in its entirety and contain all documents needed before being accepted for Entry.
• ENTER, CLEAR/CANCEL, MODIFY Warrants, Missing/Unidentified Persons, Vehicles and Articles onto the GCIC System. 
• Ensure the data that is entered onto the GCIC System is correct and entered in the mandated allotted time by GCIC 
• Make copies, collate and file all completed documents; contact Investigator/Officer via e-mail (CC Supervisor) when wanted subject is apprehended or no longer wanted. 
• Contact vehicle owners by phone and mail once vehicles have been found and CLEARED from the GCIC System. 
• May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.