Judge Pro Tempore

HOURLY:   $50 per hour on an on-call basis  
OPPORTUNITY:   Open Competitive
OPENING DATE:  March 26, 2007                         
CLOSING DATE:  Open Continuous

NOTE:  First review of applications: April 20, 2007.

JOB ELEMENTS INCLUDE:

• Adjudicates misdemeanor, criminal traffic, civil traffic, and city code violations.
• Presides over initial appearances, arraignments, pre-trial conferences, civil traffic hearings, probation violation hearings, restitution hearings, jury and non-jury trials, and sentencings.
• Reviews and grants search warrants.
• Conducts hearings on petitions for orders of protection, injunctions prohibiting harassment, and issues court orders.
• Reviews and signs criminal complaints.
• Researches, explains, and applies laws, rules, and regulations.
• Assists the Presiding City Judge in administering court policies, procedures, and practices.
• Participates in judicial education as required.
• Performs other related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited Law School and is a member of the State Bar of Arizona in good standing for a minimum of five (5) years.

APPLICATION PROCESS:  The top candidates will be invited to participate in a comprehensive interview, assessment, and selection process that includes a panel review by a Special Judicial Officer Selection Committee. 

To apply, either request a Judge Pro Tempore application from the City of Glendale or see the bottom of this Web page.

Submit the original and seven (7) copies by mail or in person to:

City of Glendale
Human Resources Department
5850 West Glendale Avenue
Glendale, Arizona 85301

Inquiries may be directed to Adrianne Ward, Human Resources Analyst, 623-930-2293. Interested candidates are also invited to browse the City of Glendale website at www.glendaleaz.com.

SELECTION PROCESS: The hiring department will contact those candidates they wish to test and/or interview. DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.

All candidates are subject to an extensive background check, including but not limited to, Department of Public Safety and FBI background investigations. Applicants must be truthful and accurate and avoid providing inconsistent information, incorrect dates, partial or incomplete information when completing the application and any supplemental forms. Falsifying or omitting information during any stage of the selection process, may make you ineligible for consideration or continued City employment.

PREFERENCE POINTS:  If you are eligible for Employment Preference Points under Arizona Revised Statute 38-492, please complete an Employment Preference Point Form, available in Human Resources, and submit with your application.

A RESUME MAY ONLY SERVE AS A SUPPLEMENT TO YOUR APPLICATION

Employment Documents

• Application Packet
• Additional Employment History Sheet (if needed)
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• Employment Preference Points Information and Form
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The city of Glendale is an Equal Opportunity Employer