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Municipal Court Opening Date: 08/13/2026 Closing Date: 8/30/2026 11:59 PM Central Job Summary Are ... law enforcement, and the public. In this role, you'll be more than a court professional-you'll ...

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Municipal Court Magistrate

City of Decatur, AL

Decatur, AL • On-site

$37K - $59K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Salary : $37,059.96 - $59,245.91 Annually
Location : Decatur, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-755
Department: Municipal Court
Opening Date: 08/13/2026
Closing Date: 8/30/2026 11:59 PM Central
Job Summary
Are you passionate about public service, driven by purpose, and ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? The City of Decatur is seeking a dedicated Municipal Court Magistrate to support the fair and efficient administration of justice while serving as an important resource to the Municipal Judge, attorneys, law enforcement, and the public. In this role, you'll be more than a court professional-you'll exercise sound judgment, conduct probable cause hearings, assist with warrants and court proceedings, and help ensure the integrity and accuracy of essential court operations.
Major Duties
  • Prepares dockets for court.
  • Prepares court notices.
  • Assists Municipal Judge during court dockets.
  • Conducts probable cause hearings; consults the criminal code; reviews evidence and interviews witnesses; issues arrest warrants.
  • Answers telephone and greets visitors; provides information and assistance; refers to appropriate personnel.
  • Receives payments from bond companies and citizens; sets up payment plans.
  • Prints, scans, and faxes documents.
  • Maintains a variety of files and records.
  • Enters court activity to computerized database.
  • Processes citations and fingerprint cards for ALEA reporting.
  • Completes Court Appointed Attorney packets.
  • Processes records requests for citizens, attorneys, and the Legal Department.
  • Transfers cases to Circuit Court.
  • Maintains Warrant Log.
  • Works weekends in accordance with established schedules.
  • Performs related duties.

Minimum Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED is required.
  • At least two (2) years of professional customer service experience required, preferably in a role involving direct interaction with the public.
  • At least two years of professional administrative/clerical experience required.
  • Must be proficient with computers, including Microsoft office products such as Outlook, Word, Excel and Adobe.
  • Possession of or the ability to readily obtain State of Alabama Municipal Court Magistrate certification.
  • Knowledge of Municipal Court policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of Alabama Rules of Criminal Procedure.
  • Knowledge of the Code of Alabama.
  • Knowledge of the City of Decatur Code of Ordinances.
  • Knowledge of legal forms, documents, and terminology.
  • Skill in the use of computers and job-related software programs.
  • Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
  • Skill in problem solving.
  • Skill in interpersonal relations.
  • Skill in dealing with the public.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.

Supplemental Information
Guidelines
  • The Decatur Code of Ordinances, the Code of Alabama, and Alabama Rules of Criminal Procedure. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.
Complexity/Scope of Work
  • The work consists of related clerical and administrative duties. Strict deadlines and the need for accuracy contribute to the complexity of the position.
  • The purpose of this position is to provide support for the operations of the Municipal Court. Successful performance contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of court operations.
Contacts
  • Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city employees, judges, attorneys, other court personnel, defendants, victims, witnesses, and members of the general public.
  • Contacts are typically to exchange information, resolve problems, and provide service.
Physical Demands/Work Environment
  • The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping.
  • The work is typically performed in an office and courtroom.
Supervisory and Management Responsibility
  • None.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
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Do you have a High School diploma or GED?
  • Yes
  • No

02
Do you have at least 2 years of professional experience in an administrative, secretarial, or clerical position? Qualifying experience MUST be documented in the Work Experience section of your application.
  • Yes
  • No

03
Do you have at least 2 years of professional experience in Customer Service? Qualifying experience MUST be documented in the Work Experience section of your application.
  • Yes
  • No

04
Do you have experience handling information requests from the public and/or dealing with the public? Qualifying experience MUST be documented in the Work Experience section of your application.
  • Yes
  • No

05
Do you have cash handling work experience? Qualifying experience MUST be documented in the Work Experience section of your application.
  • Yes
  • No

06
Which of the following best measures your judicial system experience?
  • No Judicial System Experience
  • Court Clerk/Magistrate
  • Paralegal
  • Legal Assistant
  • Other Judicial System Experience

07
Are you able to work after hours, weekends, on-call and/or varying shifts, as required?
  • Yes
  • No

08
Do you have or can you obtain a valid Alabama driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No

09
Do you possess a current State of Alabama Municipal Court Magistrate certification?
  • Yes
  • No

10
If "No" to the above question, are you able to readily obtain a State of Alabama Municipal Court Magistrate certification?
  • Yes
  • No

11
Which of the following computer programs do you have significant experience using:
  • MS Outlook
  • MS Word
  • MS Excel
  • MS PowerPoint
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Tyler Municipal Justice Software
  • Other

12
If you answered "Other" to the above question, please list the computer programs below or enter "N/A":
13
If selected for this position, do you have any concerns with a comprehensive credit history background check, as well as signing the Statement of Economic Interest with the State of Alabama Ethics Commission which requires you to provide personal financial information such as bank and credit balances?
  • Yes
  • No

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