Mobile County Personnel Board

BAILIFF - MUNICIPAL COURT

SALARY

$0.00 Hourly

LOCATION

Mobile, AL

JOB TYPE

01-Full-time Permanent

JOB NUMBER

#13902

DEPARTMENT

City of Mobile

DIVISION

Human Resources Dept

OPENING DATE

06/04/2018

CLOSING DATE

Continuous

SALARY

$0.00 Hourly

LOCATION

Mobile, AL

JOB TYPE

01-Full-time Permanent

JOB NUMBER

#13902

DEPARTMENT

City of Mobile

DIVISION

Human Resources Dept

OPENING DATE

06/04/2018

CLOSING DATE

Continuous

General Information

This is supervisory security work in carrying out assigned duties and responsibilities for the City of Mobile's Municipal Court.

NOTICE:
 
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JURISDICTION                                                      YEARLY RATE
MOBILE HOUSING BOARD                                 $71,473 - $114,261  

EXAMINATION: IMPORTANT NOTICE TO APPLICANTS. READ CAREFULLY. No written or oral examination will be required. Applicants will be scored on the basis of an evaluation of their education, training, experience and personal qualifications as outlined by the candidates' sworn statements in their application, upon corroborative evidence obtained by investigation and the applicants' responses to the job-specific Supplemental Questions. Applicants must provide all background information and supportive documents as requested on the application, supplemental questions and job posting.
 

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from a standard senior high school, preferably completion of two years of college level course work from a recognized college or university in criminal justice administration or closely related field, and a minimum of three years' experience in law enforcement or related court work; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  Must have successfully completed the required minimum standards training and be a sworn law enforcement officer with the State of Alabama.  Must possess a valid Alabama driver's license.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE WORK:  Thorough knowledge of the functions and authority of the Municipal Court System; thorough knowledge of security practices and techniques; thorough knowledge of and skill in the use of firearms; thorough knowledge of the laws regulating the issuance of legal court documents and arrest procedures; ability to interview and evaluate offenders for assignment to community service programs; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to deal firmly and tactfully with the general public; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with court officials, community organizations, other employees and the general public.

 

Description

EXAMPLES OF WORK:  Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.  Directs security efforts in maintaining order during sessions of the Criminal, Traffic and Environmental Courts; prevents interruptions, disturbances or hindrances to proceedings; serves warrants and makes arrests as necessary; supervises employees involved with interviewing and evaluating offenders for placement in alternative sentencing programs; directs the processing of arrested subjects and the validation of warrants; conducts investigations and prepares reports of findings; serves as a security officer as necessary; performs related work as required.
 

Important Information

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE WORK:  An employee in this class is responsible for maintaining security in Municipal Court and the incumbent will have the power to make arrests and will carry a firearm.  Work is performed under the general direction of the Municipal Court Judge and supervision is exercised over Municipal Court Officers and other employees as assigned.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL APPLICANTS
 
All applications must be submitted online through the Mobile County Personnel Board JobOpps site.
 
Paper applications will not be accepted and will be returned.
 
An email address will be required for all applications.  For information on obtaining an email address, visit the FAQs link on the Job Opportunities page at www.personnelboard.org.  The Mobile County Personnel Board does not endorse any particular provider.
 
Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Merit System employment and all applications are reviewed with this in mind.  Errors, omissions and inaccurate information on the application will be construed as misrepresentation and will result in rejection of the application.  Therefore, special attention should be given to each and every question and every attempt made to answer each correctly. 
 
Resumes will not be accepted in place of completing the education and experience sections of the application. 
 
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED
 
Applications must be complete and all required or supplemental documents (college transcripts, driver's license, and/or certifications) must be attached at the time of submitting the application.  See the job posting and the supplemental questions for required documents for each job posting. 
 
Only one application will be accepted per applicant per job posting.  
Subsequent applications submitted for the same job posting will be rejected.
 
 
COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS
College transcripts must be attached at the time of submitting a completed application.  Grade reports, computer downloads of grades, and diplomas are not transcripts and will not be considered.  Transcripts must be either an official or student copy issued by the educational institution.  See the College Transcript Information link on the Job Opportunities page at www.personnelboard.org for additional information and requirements regarding educational transcripts.
 
OPEN TO:  All who meet the requirements as set forth in the job posting and who may lawfully be appointed to a position.  Applicants for sworn law enforcement positions must be U.S. citizens.
 
RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS:  Unless otherwise stated in the job posting or supplemental questions, there are no residence requirements in order to apply.  Applicants must bear all expenses incurred in reporting for testing or appointment.  Upon appointment, the law gives the right to each Appointing Authority (Employer) to fix any further legal requirements regarding residence. 
 
FINAL DATE FOR FILING APPLICATION:  The completed application should be returned as soon as possible.  In the event of tied scores, Rule 8.1 dictates that ties will be broken by the order in which applications are filed.  Applications must be submitted by the final filing date and time specified on the job posting.
 
VETERANS PREFERENCE:  For complete information on Veterans Preference points on an open competitive application, view the Veterans Information link on the Job Opportunities page at www.personnelboard.org.
 
MEDICAL EXAMINATION:  Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work.  The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board.  Appointees must bear the cost of the examination. 
 
The Mobile County Personnel Department reserves the right to limit the number of applicants summoned for interview.  In such instances, a preliminary appraisal of qualifications, as indicated by the completed application, will be utilized as a guide in the selection of candidates to be summoned. 
 
Aid and assistance in the examination procedure is available for the visually or otherwise disabled.  Assistance may be requested by contacting the Mobile County Personnel Board at 251-470-7727. 
 
A "Practice Test Seminar" is held in the Personnel Department Office, 1809 Government Street, Mobile, Alabama, at 9:00 a.m. on the third Wednesday of every month.   The purpose of these seminars is to acquaint applicants or interested citizens with design format and procedures utilized by the department in its administration of written test selection devices.  Inasmuch as testing facilities are limited, the seminars will be on a first come, first served basis, as long as space remains available. 
 
NOTICE:  The continuing eligibility for appointment of those who secure a place on the eligible list is subject to future changes in specifications.
 
LIANA W. BARNETT, DIRECTOR
 
THE AGENCIES WE SERVE ARE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS
 
 

Employer
Mobile County Personnel Board
Phone
251-470-7727
Website
http://www.personnelboard.org
Address
P.O. Box 66794
1809 Government Street
Mobile, Alabama, 36660-1794
Employer
Mobile County Personnel Board
Phone
251-470-7727
Website
http://www.personnelboard.org
Address
P.O. Box 66794
1809 Government Street
Mobile, Alabama, 36660-1794