Knowledge of and ability to interpret various state and municipal laws, ordinances, and regulations. Knowledge and ability to type both accurately and at a reasonable speed, compose letters, mail, and court orders. Knowledge and ability to work with computers. Skill at entering alpha and numeric data into computer terminals. accurately and at a reasonable rate of speed using source documents such as traffic citations.. Ability to interview citizens who are under duress and obtain information necessary to reach logical conclusions, to analyze facts and evidence gained and arrive at and defend logical conclusions. Ability to maintain patience and composure while dealing with emotional, upset, or angry citizens. Ability to read and understand court or legal documents in order to obtain information and to accurately relay information as requested to citizens, law enforcement or court officials, etc. Ability to attend and complete a certification program for municipal court magistrates. Classes will be held in Montgomery and Tuscaloosa, and some will be overnight. Ability to work on call, holidays, and weekends as required. Ability to work with little or no direct supervision. Ability to conduct initial appearance and probable cause hearings.

Qualifications

Any combination of training and/or experience equivalent to: