Commissioner (Continuous Opening for All Counties)

Main Purpose of Job

District Court Commissioners are judicial officers whose primary function includes reviewing Applications for Statement of Charges by the public and police for the filing of criminal charges in the District Court. A Criminal Summons or an Arrest Warrant may be issued based upon a finding of probable cause in the Application for Statement of Charges. A District Court Commissioner performs the following duties but are not limited to: determining probable cause for charges on police on-view arrests of persons and thereafter determining pre-trial release for those arrested persons and accepting Bail Bond moneys and other forms of surety to secure the release of an incarcerated individual. When the Circuit and District Courts are closed, District Court Commissioners also serve in the capacity of the consideration of civil petitions for interim Peace Orders and interim Protective Orders.

About the Maryland Court System

Maryland Courts (mdcourts.gov)

Education

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Note: District Court Commissioner must reside in the county, or a contiguous county where employed (a Contiguous County is any Maryland County that is connected by land but includes roads and/or bridges).
• Note: Baltimore City residents are only eligible for consideration with Baltimore City District Court.

Skills and Abilities

• Assigned to day, evening, night, weekend and/or holiday shifts.
• Subject to call-in during emergencies and staffing shortages.
• Flexible to work shift work and at various locations.
• Available for service 24/7 and are essential personnel.
• Must have demonstrated experience using a personal computer and the ability to type efficiently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills as well as a professional demeanor.
• Ability to make decisions based on criteria set forth in the Law and Administrative regulations.

Benefits

The Maryland Judiciary offers a generous benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition assistance, continuing education programs, employee assistance programs, and State Retirement and Pension plans. For more information, visit mdcourts.gov.

Selection Process

Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates, and hours of work. If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, you must list each position that you held, the length of time that you held each position, and the corresponding duties. Description of duties that state, "see resume" will negatively impact consideration for this position. Applicants will not be contacted for additional information. Only applicants considered for this position will be contacted.

Pay

$68,227 *Shift Differential: $3.00/hr. for hours worked between 5:00pm-7:00am

Schedule

Employees may be exposed to individuals who are hostile, emotionally charged and/or unhealthy or wounded.