Municipal Court Bailiff

Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade.

**A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and Montgomery Personnel Board Rules & Regulations**

The fundamental reason this classification exist is to maintain order in the Municipal Court, to include restraining or arresting disruptive individuals as required.  Employees in this position also perform specialized clerical duties of a legal nature, including the maintenance of inmate and court records, and data entry work. The primary work responsibilities of this class are: supervises employees; places courtroom in proper order for court sessions; maintains order in the courtroom; performs clerical and administrative duties; and monitors the flow of City Jail inmates. Work is performed under the supervision of the Municipal Court Administrator.

High School Diploma or G.E.D and five (5) years of law enforcement experience, including two (2) years supervisory experience. A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a closely related field may substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis. Must have and maintain current certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in the State of Alabama and meet all minimum requirements established by the Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission.

Must be willing to work long hours, some days averaging 12-14 hours per day.

Applications are being accepted to fill one (1) vacancy and any other vacancies that may occur during the life of the register.  The current vacancy is with the City of Montgomery Municipal Court. Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application and supplemental questionnaire.  For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application form and supplemental questionnaire completely providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were. If more than five qualified applications are received, the supplemental questionnaire will be used to rank applicants on the register. Tied scores will not be broken. If there are five or less qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order. Complete an online application by visiting Montgomery Personnel Board's Online Employment Center Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.

This position is open only to City of Montgomery Municipal Court employees who have completed their probationary period and meet the minimum qualifications.