| Location | Yuma, AZ |
| Salary | $31.42–$39.28 Per Hour |
Civil Traffic Hearing Officer/Initial Appearance Master (Grade 16)
Salary
$31.42 - $39.28 Hourly
Location
Justice of the Peace #1, 250 W 2nd St., Yuma, AZ
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
134JG
Department
Justice of the Peace- Precinct #1
Opening Date
10/05/2026
Closing Date
10/16/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
Job Summary
This position is advertised from the minimum to the mid-point hourly rate. Salary will be determined based on education and experience at the time of offer.
NATURE OF WORK
Under the direction of the Presiding Justice of the Peace, the Justice Court Civil Traffic Hearing Officer/Initial Appearance Master conducts hearings and related proceedings in cases involving criminal, civil traffic, and civil mediation matters and renders decisions based on the facts presented; Initial Appearances Hearings are conducted on weekends and holidays to determine release conditions, whereas Civil Traffic and civil mediation cases will be heard weekdays; under administrative direction, the Civil Traffic Hearing Officer/Initial Appearance Master performs technical work of moderate difficulty in judicial law, investigative duties and techniques involving mediation; this position has department-specific responsibilities involving warrant processing and training.
Nature of Work
(Illustrative Only) Conducts weekends and holidays Initial Appearances setting bonds and imposing conditions of release; conducts hearings and related proceedings on contested civil traffic matters, hearing testimony, ruling on motions and rendering determinations on information and evidence presented; conducts mediation hearings on civil law suits; assures individuals comply with court orders, fines and monetary sanctions through the processing of warrants via JAU; hears testimony, questions witnesses and examines evidence; assesses penalties, issues sanctions and compels attendance of witnesses; reviews citations for technical violations, schedules hearings and pre-hearing conferences; uses independent judgment and objectivity when hearing and evaluating evidence presented, questions witnesses and determines responsibility based upon relevance of evidence presented; analyzes evidence in order to render fair and equitable judgment; applies law and precedent to facts and rules; informs defendants of their rights and any sentence that may be imposed, in a manner that makes the information clearly understandable; enters default judgments against defendants who fail to appear; assess prescribed fines; administers oaths, instructs parties as to their rights and conduct orderly hearings; ensures that appeals are documented and filed appropriately based on rules and procedures; enters legal decisions into the court record; interprets County Code, State laws, and Arizona Rules; prepares reports and related documentation; champions the values of the court through example and accountabilities; operates a variety of office equipment such as photocopiers, desktop computers and facsimile machines; completes duties, special assignments and projects as assigned; regular and reliable attendance is required; performs other duties as assigned.
Experience and Education
High School Diploma or GED equivalent plus a minimum of five years of progressively responsible , Civil Traffic hearing officer, Initial Appearance (AI) Master, court management or law enforcement experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience; requires successful completion of a background check, must be certified or become certified within twelve months from hire through the Arizona Supreme Court as a Civil Traffic Hearing Officer, Initial Appearance Master and Civil Case Mediator.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: State Statutes including traffic laws as set forth in ARS Title 28, Arizona Rules of Court for Civil Traffic cases and appeals; Administrative Orders, Yuma County Code, ordinances, and regulations; principles of criminal law, civil traffic law and techniques involving mediation; the Rules of Judicial Conduct; law enforcement and investigative principles, practices, techniques and equipment; Yuma County policies and procedures; legal research methods, terminology, court processes and procedures; Yuma County geography including cities, towns and roads in Yuma County.
Skill in: Effectively communicating with individuals of various socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds; responding to stressful situations calmly, quickly and decisively; establishing effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public; following written and verbal instructions; communicating effectively both verbally and in writing; preparing and maintaining official court records; business English, spelling, grammar and punctuation; presiding over courtroom hearings; conducting and controlling adversarial proceedings.
Ability to: Analyzes, understand, interprets and represent cases effectively in court; communicate effectively; read, write, research and synthesizes data; use modern office equipment and computers; lift up to 5 - 10 lbs.
Work Environment:
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity.; generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking and 20% standing; the job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard free environment.
EOE/AA/ADAAA/M/F/V/D DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
Medical Coverage Category
The YCEBT is a self-funded medical plan administered by BlueCross BlueShield of Arizona (BCBSAZ). The employee is able to select from two (2) medical plan options with six (6) tiers that will best suit the employees needs, dependents or families.
Plan Option 1: Preferred Provider Option A (PPO) or PPO A 1100 deductible. Employees who participate in the "Wellness Incentive" will receive a $30 monthly premium reduction by completing a preventative visit.
Plan Option 2: High Deductible High Plan - Health Savings Account (HDHP-HSA) with a 1700 deductible. Employees who participate in the "Wellness Incentive" will receive a $30 monthly premium reduction by completing a preventative visit.
Employer contributes a total of $800.04 to employees Health Savings Account. If employees select Employee only and participate in the "Wellness Incentive" employees can receive up to 360.00 contribution to a Limited Purpose FSA card to be used for medical or dental purposes.
International Medical Solutions (IMS): IMS is available to employees who are enrolled in YCEBT Medical PPO Plan A and HDHP. Members enrolled in the PPO plan can pay as little as $5 copay for doctor visits & prescription drug services, with no maximum cap. High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) pay toward their deductible until is met. After the deductible is satisfied, the plan will pay 80% of the services covered, and the member will be responsible for the remaining 20% coinsurance.
This position may be retirement eligible, if you have any questions contact Recruitment division at 928-373-1013 or visit https://www.yumacountyaz.gov/government/human-resources/benefits/retirement for more information.
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Employer Yuma County
Address 197 S. Main Street, Suite 303
Yuma, Arizona, 85364
Phone 928-373-1013
Website https://www.yumacountyaz.gov