MAGISTRATE SUPPORT OFFICER - Criminal Courts

MAGISTRATE SUPPORT OFFICER - Criminal Courts

Salary

$23.36 - $25.70 Hourly

Location

Tarrant County, TX

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

11092

Department

Criminal Courts

Opening Date

07/28/2026

Closing Date

8/24/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
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Summary

Prepares documentation for magistration. Conducts criminal history screenings and generate risk assessments and financial assessments on arrested persons to assist the Magistrate in effectively setting a bond and determining eligibility for court-appointed counsel. Follow up for any orders or conditions imposed by the Magistrate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares pre-release investigation documents as directed by the magistrate judges for release hearings.
• Notifies the Attorney Appointment Office of non-compliance issues regarding indigence affidavits.
• Enters interview information into the automated case management system. Reviews the automated records for accuracy.
• Maintains automated records for defendants requesting counsel that accurately reflect activities related to financial information and presentation to the Office of Attorney Appointments.
• Researches, verifies, and enter defendants criminal history into risk assessment tools.
• Assists in creating court docket for daily arraignments.
• Ensures release conditions are conveyed to and understood by defendant.
• Coordinates and conducts defendant interviews at the County jail and other locations as required.
• Investigates and verifies financial information for ability to pay bond and hire attorney.
• Notifies defendants of upcoming court dates via phone, mail, e-mail, and/or text to ensure appearance at scheduled court dates. Coordinates with CSCD and magistrates regarding conditions of bond. Monitors personal bond dockets to record whether an attorney has been retained or if appointed counsel is required. Records appearance at personal bond dockets and updates defendant contact information as necessary. Provides a point of contact for defendants on bond.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• HS diploma or equivalent and four (4) years of experience in criminal justice or military field.
• Additional years of education will substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis. Must become TLETS certified within six (6) months of hiring.
• Ability to assume responsibility without direct supervision.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Knowledge of court systems and procedures.
• Must be able to adapt and adjust to requirements of multiple court procedures and work within those procedures.
• Must be able to use office machines, computers, printers, and telephones as well as have good typing and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft products and the Integrated Justice Information Online system.
• Working knowledge of the application sections of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedures and Penal Code.
• Accepts assignments to any shift or work area as determined by the department's policies or needs.
• Works overtime as required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment & Other Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to bend, carry, climb stairs, hear, keyboard, lift below the waist, tolerate noise, perform repetitive tasks, see far and near, sit, stand, talk, use his/her hands, walk, work alone and with others, and work overtime. Working in jails may expose employee to fights or violence.

Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long- term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.

• Note: These benefits are for Tarrant County employees only. For benefit information regarding Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, please contact Patrice Smith at (817) 884-1227.

01

Do you have a Bachelors degree or higher?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have an Associates degree + Two (2) full-time years of work experience in the criminal justice or military field?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a High School diploma or GED + Four (4) full-time years of work experience in the criminal justice or military field?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you willing to accept assignments to any shift or work area based upon the departments policies or needs, including working overtime if required?

• Yes
• No

05

The successful candidate must adapt and adjust to the requirements of multiple courts and work within those procedures. Tell us about a time when you had to be flexible to meet the needs and work requirements of different work groups. What obstacles did you face? Were you successful? What, if anything, would you do differently?

06

Describe for us how you work with others. What is your work philosophy? Communication style? How do you motivate others?

07

Why do you want this position in Tarrant County Criminal Court Administration?

Required Question

Employer Tarrant County

Address 100 E. Weatherford Suite 301

Fort Worth, Texas, 76196-0105

Phone (817) 884-1188

Website http://www.tarrantcountytx.gov