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Position
Commissioner
Closing Date
January 9. 2024
Location/Type
On-Site Queen Anne’s County, Maryland
Salary
$64,613
Shift Differential Pay: $2.50/hour for hours worked between 5:00pm and 7:00am
FLSA Status
Exempt
Position Type
Full Time/ At-Will
Financial Disclosure
Yes
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.
Maryland Judiciary Benefits (mdcourts.gov)
About the Maryland Court System | Maryland Courts (mdcourts.gov)
Essential Functions
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.” Courts and Judicial Proceedings 2-607 outlines the scope, title, and duties of the District Court Commissioner.
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.
(To view the contiguous county listing visit: https://www.mdcourts.gov/sites/default/files/import/district/commissioners/documents/residencyrequirements.pdf
- District Court commissioner is a judicial officer bound by the Canon of Ethics and cannot be politically slanted, run for office or endorse a candidate. Commissioners may be restricted from outside employment and/or volunteer activities.
(To view the Canon of Ethics visit: https://mdcourts.gov/chapter200
- Upon hire, District Court commissioners are CPR certified and must renew their certification every 24 months.
- Upon hire, District Court Commissioner must maintain NCIC CN5 certification to be able to conduct Criminal Record Checks on arrested persons and this certification must be renewed every 24 months.
- Work is performed in locations including but not limited to District Court buildings, police stations or Central Booking facilities. Employees may be exposed to individuals who are hostile, emotionally charged and/or unhealthy or wounded.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Commissioners are assigned day, evening, night, weekend and/or holiday shifts and are subject to call-in during emergencies and staffing shortages. The Office of the District Court Commissioner does not close during inclement weather, times of emergency, or when other state agencies and offices are closed. Commissioners must be flexible to work shift work and at various locations. A Commissioner must be available for service 24/7 and are essential personnel. A Commissioner must have demonstrated experience using a personal computer and the ability to type efficiently. Excellent interpersonal skills as well as a professional demeanor. Candidate must have the ability to make decisions based on criteria set forth in the Law and Administrative regulations. Ability to perform all essential functions of the position.
The Maryland Judiciary is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, familial status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. Applicants who need an ADA Accommodation for an interview should request the accommodation when notified of a request to be interviewed. Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.
