Commissioner, Worcester County

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 Role

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."

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Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• 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).
• Baltimore City residents are only eligible for consideration with Baltimore City District Court.
• CPR certified and must renew certification every 24 months.
• Maintain NCIC CN5 certification to be able to conduct Criminal Record Checks on arrested persons and this certification must be renewed every 24 months.

Qualifications

• Assigned to day, evening, night, weekend and/or holiday shifts.
• Subject to call-in during emergencies and staffing shortages.
• Available for service 24/7 and are essential personnel.
• Flexible to work shift work and at various locations.
• 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.

Skills and Abilities

• Assigned to day, evening, night, weekend and/or holiday shifts.
• Subject to call-in during emergencies and staffing shortages.
• Available for service 24/7 and are essential personnel.
• Flexible to work shift work and at various locations.
• 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.

Pay

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

Schedule

• Wednesday- Saturday
• 8:00pm-6:00am (10-hour shift)