City of Colorado Springs · 3 days ago
Hourly Municipal Court Referee
Colorado Springs Area
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$15.16/hr - $26.58/hr
1+ years expThe City of Colorado Springs is seeking an Hourly Municipal Court Referee to preside over hearings related to contested parking tickets and municipal code violations. The role involves reviewing and applying appropriate ordinances, documenting cases, and ensuring due process is followed during hearings.
GovernmentPublic SafetyTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Preside over hearings including appeals of notices/orders issued by code enforcement, post-tow matters/waiver of impound fees, hearings where trial findings may include assessment of penalty fines and contested photo enforcement identification complaints
Review and apply appropriate ordinance, rules, and orders while documenting and filing appropriate paperwork both in writing and electronically into the court's case management system
Must understand basic requirements of due process, be familiar with case processing, and able to read and follow the law
All rights, duties, and authorities granted to the Office of Municipal Court Referee are established through Article 5 (Municipal Court Referee), Chapter 11 (Municipal Court) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended
Qualification
Required
A high school diploma or GED supplemented by specialized training in accounting, bookkeeping, auditing, or a related field
One year of judicial, quasi-judicial, and/or code enforcement experience
Must understand basic requirements of due process, be familiar with case processing, and able to read and follow the law
Knowledge of modern office technology
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Exceptional customer service
Think independently and perform analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving functions
Communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Effective independent judgment skills
Ability to work under pressure and in a stressful environment
Ability to handle difficult or confrontational situations
Preferred
Familiarity with the court
An interest in resolving matters related to violations of city code
Benefits
Worker’s Compensation
Medicare
Unemployment Insurance
PERA (Public Employees’ Retirement Association)
Additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.
Company
City of Colorado Springs
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