Commissioner (Openings in Talbot & Queen Anne's)

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.

District Court Commissioners are often the first impression of the court for the public and for those having business with the court system in Maryland. According to Courts and Judicial Proceedings 2-607 [c] (3) "There shall be in each county, at all times, one or more commissioners available for the convenience of the public and police in obtaining charging documents, warrants, or criminal summonses and to advise arrested persons of their rights as required by law."

About the Maryland Court System

For more information about the Maryland Court System, visit mdcourts.gov.

Talbot County Schedule

• Rotating weekly between 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Queen Anne's County Schedule

• 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Skills and Abilities

• Assigned to day, evening, night, weekend and/or holiday shifts and subject to call-in during emergencies and staffing shortages.
• Must be 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.

Work Environment

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

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.