Municipal Court Supervisor

City of Pearland, TX

About the City of Pearland

The City of Pearland has received a Top Workplaces of 2023 USA award from Energage, a leading research firm specializing in employee engagement and workplace culture. Pearland is one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas due to affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, and superb quality of life. Ranked among the top ten safest cities in Texas, Pearland residents enjoy security and a high quality of life. Located just a 20-minute drive from downtown Houston, residents have access to professional sports, world-class cultural amenities, and recreation. Employees benefit from multi-directional communication, cross-functional teams, and a culture of continuous learning that encourages innovation and professional growth.

About the Role

The Municipal Court Supervisor plans, organizes, and directs the overall goals and strategic and daily tactical objectives of Court Services. This position ensures the administrative functions of the municipal court and works under administrative supervision, reporting major activities to executive-level administrators.

Responsibilities

• Assists with development, implementation, and adherence to court policies, procedures, and changes in local and state laws and ordinances.
• Manages special projects, runs reports, provides administrative assistance, facilitates projects, monitors workflow, identifies and resolves problems, and prepares and verifies daily deposits.
• Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work; consults with Director/Assistant Director to solve complex problems and provide technical expertise.
• Manages staff by participating in the hiring process, establishing work schedules, providing performance coaching, training, evaluating performance, and making recommendations for promotion, discipline, or termination.
• Provides oversight of all court services, jury services, and juvenile activities, including filling in for the court docket specialist and juvenile case manager in their absence.
• Reviews documents presented to the court for authenticity, accuracy, and appropriate judicial action.
• Calculates, collects, and processes fines, fees, and court costs based on judicial orders for misdemeanor violations related to state law and city ordinances.
• Assists citizens with information regarding the municipal court process, general city services, and directs inquiries to the appropriate department.
• Prepares cases for court, processes judgments and dispositions, and enters case information into the court software system.
• Assists Judge and court personnel in the courtroom as needed, including operating recording software for court of record requirements.
• Prepares and maintains court files, both manual and computerized, including data entry and digital imaging.
• Assists with research and interpretation of judicial orders.
• Reviews court files for compliance, processes cases in accordance with legal requirements, and prepares documentation for judges and prosecutors, including warrants of arrest.
• Runs routine reports from the court software system.
• Generates correspondence and documentation to defendants and attorneys related to court case files such as court summonses, letters, promises to appear, and document receipts.
• Processes administrative dismissals for customers based on standing orders issued by the Presiding Judge.
• Reviews work for accuracy and completeness.
• Performs as a responsible steward of the public trust and strives for excellence in public service.
• Acts in a civil, respectful manner at all times to management, co-workers, and others.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field and 5 years of municipal administration experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Level I of the Municipal Court Clerk Certification through the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center (TMCEC) at time of promotion/hire; must maintain required certifications/licenses throughout time in position.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Fingerprint for CJIS/TLETS.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $59,076.25 to $63,946.03 based on qualifications.
• City pays all premiums for dental, long-term disability protection, and life insurance.
• Majority portion of medical premium covered for employees and their dependents.
• Retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match.
• Access to the city’s recreation fitness center.
• Employee assistance program.
• Educational assistance.
• 11 paid holidays and 2 designated paid holidays.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.