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As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for madera court in the United States is $24.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $26.20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Madera Courts typically refer to the courts located in Madera County, California, which handle a variety of legal matters including civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic cases. These courts serve the residents of Madera County by providing access to justice and upholding the law. The Madera County Superior Court is the primary court in the area and offers services such as case filings, court hearings, and public records access. Individuals can visit the court in person or access certain services online.

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To thrive as a Court Clerk, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of legal procedures, often supported by a high school diploma or associate degree in legal studies. Familiarity with case management software, electronic filing systems, and document processing tools is typically required. Excellent communication, discretion, and interpersonal skills help ensure accurate record-keeping and effective interaction with judges, attorneys, and the public. These skills and qualities are critical to maintaining the integrity and efficiency of court operations.

What is the difference between Madera Court vs Madera Court Assistant?

AspectMadera CourtMadera Court Assistant
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some positions may require certificationHigh school diploma; on-the-job training provided
Work EnvironmentCourts, legal settings, administrative officesClerical areas within court facilities, administrative support roles
Employer & Industry UsageCourts, legal institutions, government agenciesCourts, legal support services, government offices
Common Search & ComparisonLegal support roles, court administrative jobsClerical support, court clerk assistant roles

The Madera Court is a broader term that can refer to the court's administrative or legal functions, while the Madera Court Assistant typically refers to a clerical or support role assisting court operations. The assistant role usually requires less specialized training and focuses on administrative tasks, whereas Madera Court positions may involve more legal or administrative responsibilities within the court system.

What are some typical challenges faced by court clerks working in a Madera Court setting?

Court clerks at Madera Court often manage a high volume of case files and must balance accuracy with efficiency. They regularly interact with judges, attorneys, and the public, requiring strong communication and organizational skills. Additionally, clerks are responsible for maintaining confidentiality and ensuring all legal documents are processed according to strict deadlines, which can be challenging during busy court sessions.
Infographic showing various Madera Court job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, and 17% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $51,220 per year, or $24.6 per hour.

Deputy Sheriff (lateral) - Continuous

Madera County, CA

Madera, CA • On-site

$72K - $88K/yr

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Salary : $72,057.04 - $88,621.08 Annually
Location : Madera County, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Sheriff-Coroner
Division: Sheriff's Administration
Opening Date: 01/15/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: POFCR
**HIRING BONUS**
LATERAL - UP TO $15,000
The Department of Human Resources shall maintain a continuous recruitment for lateral transfers and will evaluate and rank eligible candidates upon receipt of an application.
Individuals must be currently employed as a sworn peace officer in a P.O.S.T. recognized agency and must possess valid certification from P.O.S.T. to apply.
Salary Range
Deputy Sheriff I: $5,446.49-$6,698.49 per month
Deputy Sheriff II: $6,004.75-$7,385.09 per month
Under direction, performs a wide variety of peace officer duties involving the protection of life and property, education and enforcement of laws and ordinances, emergency response, criminal investigation, crime prevention and suppression, case preparation and testimony, and providing information and assistance to the public; and performs related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Exercises no supervision.
Examples of Duties
  • Performs armed patrol of the County on foot, bicycle, and other department vehicles to maintain security and order, enforce criminal laws, traffic and parking regulations, and county ordinance, rules and policies while utilizing sound judgment under adverse and stressful conditions; provides crowd management and control and may direct pedestrian or vehicular traffic as needed.
  • Responds to and investigates calls for Sheriff's service regarding criminal, non-criminal, or emergency related activities such as crimes against persons and property, accidents, and health concerns to make observations and determine actions to be taken; apprehends and initiates arrests of suspects, conducts searches, and advises suspects of their constitutional rights; restrains and subdues individuals by means of baton techniques, locks, grips, holds, or restraining devices as necessary; properly detains, guards, transports, and assists in the booking process for prisoners as needed.

  • Conducts case or incident investigations and related follow-up activities, controls crimes scenes, gathers, photographs, and preserves and collects evidence in accordance with laws and regulations; locates, interviews, interrogates, and records statements from witnesses, suspects, and victims; identifies relevant facts and prepares investigative reports on incidents and cases for follow-up and filing with appropriate law enforcement officials; assists with covert and undercover investigations as assigned.
  • Responds to public service calls and complaints of potentially hostile situations, including domestic disturbances, civil complaints, protection of life and property, preservation of peace, robberies, and related misdemeanor and felony incidents; participates and testifies in court hearings and trials as necessary.
  • Serves subpoenas, warrants, summons, complaints, writs of attachment and execution, and eviction notices as necessary; administers physical roadside sobriety and "intoxilizer" tests when necessary, controls and mitigates people under the influence of drugs or alcohol or other potentially hostile situation; issues warnings or citations for law violators, checks for warrants and other legal holds, performs security checks on suspicious persons or vehicles, and requests outside assistance as appropriate.
  • Responds to fires identified or reported such as building fires, vehicle fires, dumpster fires, and grass fires and requests assistance as needed; responds to emergency medical needs and performs First Aid and CPR/AED as necessary.
  • Cooperates with local law enforcement in the suppression and control of disruptive or illegal activities and responds to requests for assistance from outside agencies for mutual aid in the suppression of civil disturbances, apprehension of criminals, or other related requests.

  • Prepares and maintains written records, notes, logs, correspondence, legal documentation, and other reports as related to police activity.
  • Safely and appropriately maintains, calibrates, inspects, and utilizes police weapons and equipment such as firearms, conducted electrical weapons (Tasers), batons, non-lethal weapons, alcohol screening devices, bicycles, and police vehicles.
  • Performs crime prevention activities to include surveillance patrols and participating in community outreach programs that may include speaking and presenting to citizen and school groups, and other public service efforts.
  • Stays current with knowledge related to public safety by attending professional conferences and in-service education programs, as well as by reviewing information obtained from Department memoranda, staff meetings and professional publications to attain and maintain public safety-related knowledge and skills and determine the impact of developments and change on providing service excellence.
  • Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of historically minoritized groups and participates in professional development activities to increase cultural competency to enhance equity-minded practices within the county.

OTHER RELATED DUTIES
  • Serves as Deputy Coroner including determining cause and manner of death for violent deaths, deaths under suspicious or unusual circumstances, and other types of cases under the jurisdiction of the Coroner; arranges for the removal of deceased persons; attends and photographs autopsies; assists in preparing prosecutable cases for the District Attorney.
  • May represent the department on task forces, committees, or projects; represents the Sheriff's Office to the public, community organizations, and other government agencies; performs a variety of community outreach activities; may act as a department spokesperson to the media and direct departmental public information efforts.
  • May be assigned disaster service worker responsibilities as directed.
  • Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

RELATED EXPECTATIONS
The Madera County Sheriff's Office is centered on the philosophy of Problem Oriented Policing. Employees are expected to provide high quality service to the public. As with all employees, Deputy Sheriffs are expected to make non-enforcement contacts with the public to identify the needs of the community more clearly, and to assist the public in solving community problems.
Employment Standards / Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of:
  • Operations, functions, services, and activities of a local law enforcement agency.

  • Current local, state, and federal laws, codes, and regulations particularly those related to apprehension, arrest, search and seizure, preliminary crime scene investigation, evidence and records maintenance, patrol, and traffic control.
  • Current local, state, and federal laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the safety and protection of people, property and grounds associated with the County, and its surrounding areas.
  • Federal, State, and local laws, rules and procedures governing the activities of a correctional facility, law enforcement agency and related criminal justice members.

  • Current crime prevention and law enforcement methods and procedures including those used in investigation and identification, patrol, traffic control, records management, and care and custody of persons and property.
  • Law enforcement theory, principles, methods, and practices of community policing and their application to a wide variety of services and programs.
  • Crowd management and control procedures, and special event patrol techniques.
  • Disaster preparedness and terrorism response strategies.
  • Principles of human behavior and behavior modification strategies and techniques for the purpose of identifying at risk people.

  • Emergency communication techniques including equipment and its use.
  • Security, surveillance, and communication systems and codes.
  • The identification, collection, and storage of hazardous, dangerous, and illegal drugs, substances, and other items.
  • Use and care of firearms, offensive and defensive weapons and safety measures and self-defense tactics.
  • Rules of evidence pertaining to search and seizure and the preservation and presentation of evidence in court.

  • Safe driving principles and practices.
  • Safety policies and safe work practices applicable to the work being performed.
  • Local geography, County streets, public buildings, and businesses.
  • Principles and practices of sound business communication including proper English usage, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Basic principles and practices of organizational improvement and culture change.

  • Civil Commission Rules, Ordinances, Human Resources procedures and collective bargaining agreements.
  • Record keeping and report preparations techniques to ensure department compliance.
  • Standard office practices and procedures, and the operations of standard office equipment.

Skill to:
  • Use sound judgment and make appropriate decisions in stressful situations and analyze and adapt to new situations quickly.

  • Operate and maintain department issued weapons and qualify periodically as mandated by POST.
  • Make effective oral presentations to a variety of audiences with differing levels of knowledge regarding a variety of procedures.
  • Utilize law enforcement computer systems, mobile devices and maintain and calibrate specialized equipment.
  • Operate firearms and other modern law enforcement equipment.
  • Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment.

  • Operate a motor vehicle safely.

Ability to:
  • Promote good community relations and build community confidence in the Sheriff's Office.
  • Communicate tactfully, respectfully, and effectively with board members, administrators, staff, and the public, both orally and in writing, in a manner consistent with the department's policing and customer service policies.
  • Represent the County effectively in dealings with other law enforcement agencies, community and business organizations, the media, and the public.

  • Effectively engage and support historically minoritized groups by addressing issues of equity and improving culturally responsive service-oriented practices.
  • Develop and maintain an inclusive work environment that fosters diversity, respect, and engagement.
  • Conduct investigations, make arrests, file criminal complaints, patrol effectively, lift fingerprints, detect and prevent criminal activity.
  • Recognize signs of danger to people, property and grounds associated with the County, and its surrounding areas.
  • Act quickly and calmly in emergencies.

  • Interview and advise suspects, witnesses, victims, reporting parties, and staff.
  • Recall names, faces, and details of occurrences.
  • Qualify to use department issued equipment such as firearms, conducted electrical weapons (Tasers) and patrol bicycle.
  • Gather, assemble, evaluate, and analyze facts and evidence.
  • Conduct research, analyze data, and prepare reports for items such as investigations, complaints, and arrests.

  • Interpret, apply, and explain the policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions.
  • Meet all pre-employment as well as ongoing peace officer status requirements pursuant to federal, state, and local legislation.
  • Maintain all requirements mandated by POST regulations.
  • Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

  • Effectively communicate with individuals for whom English is not a primary language.
  • Use tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and complex issues, situations and concerned people.
  • Operate a computer and use standard business software.

Eligibility for lateral transfer as a Deputy Sheriff shall be limited to candidates who are currently:
  • Employed as full-time sworn peace officer in a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) recognized agency.
  • Possession of valid certification from P.O.S.T. The minimum standard shall certify satisfactory completion of "Basic" training and experience.

Physical and Psychological Demands
The physical and psychological demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must maintain POST and department physical fitness and weight requirements necessary to perform the job functions with or without accommodation, such as the ability to walk, run, operate motor vehicles and equipment, and physically detain and appre?hend suspects. The employee must be able to lift, carry, or drag up to 100 pounds and occasionally up to 165 pounds.
Specific vision required for this job include 20/70 uncorrected, correctable to 20/30 and normal color vision. Hearing must be within normal range.
Psychological Demands:
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work; work on multiple, concurrent tasks; work with frequent interruptions; work under intensive deadlines; and interact with County managers, staff, the public and others encountered in the ...

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