Municipal Court Manager

Municipal Court Manager

Salary

$74,200.36 - $111,300.54 Annually

Location

401 FRIO SAN ANTONIO, 78207, TX

Job Type

4C Full-Time

Job Number

2026-01252

Department

Municipal Courts

Opening Date

08/11/2026

Closing Date

8/25/2026 11:59 PM Central

Grant Funded

No

FLSA Status

Exempt

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Job Summary

Under administrative direction, is responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating operations and administrative functions of the Court Services Division with the Municipal Court Department. May be responsible for performing administrative and managerial responsibilities for other sections/divisions within the Municipal Court Department. Working conditions are in an office environment with occasional exposure to hostile people. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.

This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

Work Location

Municipal Courts - 401 S. Frio, San Antonio, TX (78207)

Work Hours

7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Essential Job Functions

• Develops, writes, and implements policies and procedures.
• Attends legislative and training sessions to ensure that all policies and procedures are within the State law, City ordinances, and directives.
• Prepares budget for the division/department and monitors expenditures.
• Interviews, selects, supervises, develops, evaluates, and counsels, if necessary, personnel according to established COSA policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Coordinates special projects with other managers within the department, outside agencies, and other City departments.
• Acts as a resource to and liaison between City Departments within COSA as well as external contacts.
• Interviews, selects, supervises, develops, evaluates, and counsels, if necessary, personnel according to established COSA policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Manages the collection and reporting of financial data to the appropriate City and State agencies.
• Develops and implements new programs mandated by the legislature, capital improvements, and technological improvements.
• Assists with planning, directing, and executing the activities of the Court Services Division. The division encompasses trial and specialty courtrooms, records and filings, information, cashiers, and general arraignment court.
• Assists Court leadership with investigations of problems and complaints from judges, attorneys, and the general public.
• Resolves major conflict problems concerning prisoners, arresting agencies, and employees.
• Manages data processing files of court records using office equipment.
• Reviews National Crime Information Center, Texas Crime Information Center, Texas Department of Public Safety (NCIC/TCIC/DPS) databases for criminal histories, warrant records and driving records.
• Updates NCIC/TCIC databases with warrant records and conviction records reported to DPS.
• May conduct various responsibilities such as conflict resolution, reporting, investigating, and speaking while visiting different sections and divisions.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) years of supervisory or administrative experience.
• Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions.
• Valid Texas Crime Information Center and National Crime Information Center (TCIC/NCIC) Certification within one (1) year of employment and re-certified yearly.
• Must maintain Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System Access (TLETS) eligibility for continued employment in position (TLETS provides access to TCIC and NCIC).

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree from an accredited college or university in Public Policy or Administration, Criminal Justice, or Business Administration.
• Certified Court Clerk Level II or Certified Municipal Court Clerk (Level III) in Texas.
• Five (5) years' experience overseeing large volume operations or support services, and high-level administrative functions.
• Knowledge of court performance standards to evaluate and improve court services.
• Skilled in overseeing high volume complex caseloads across multiple case types (traffic, non-traffic, civil, and parking).
• Ability to draft, implement, and interpret court rules, administrative policies, and procedures.
• Ability to liaise effectively with judges, attorneys, government agencies, elected and appointed officials, and the public.
• Strong commitment to integrity, confidentiality, impartiality, and the ethical administration of justice.
• Comfortable presenting information to high level management.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management.
• Knowledge of court principles, practices, laws, codes, and regulations.
• Knowledge of judicial proceedings.
• Knowledge of arrest warrants, summons, and subpoenas.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
• Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position with or without accommodations.

Benefits Information

The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp

Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information

The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.

01

Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02

Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SARTW) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

04

What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associates Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university
• Masters Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

05

How many years of administrative and/or direct supervisory experience do you have?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years +

06

Are you bilingual in English and Spanish?

• Yes
• No

07

How many employees have you supervised at one time?

• None
• 1 - 2
• 3 - 5
• 6 - 10
• 11 or more

08

How many years of experience do you have working for and supporting an Executive, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or Department Head?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 6 - 9 years
• 10 years +

09

How many years of experience do you have developing and delivering training presentations?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 6 - 9 years
• 10 years +

10

How many years of municipal court experience do you have?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 6 - 9 years
• 10 years +

11

How many years of increasingly responsible government experience do you have?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 6 - 9 years
• 10 years +

12

Select the following items you have at least 1 year of experience with:

• Compiling Reports
• Customer Service
• Mail Outs
• Maintaining a calendar
• Personal Computer
• Preparing presentations
• Proofreading Reports
• Research and compiling data
• Time management
• Writing newsletters
• None of the above

13

Select the response that best reflects the strength of your abilities with Microsoft Excel:

• No Experience or Exposure
• Beginner - familiar with some functions, able to utilize a smaller subset of those functions. (able to read and edit spreadsheets and write basic arithmetic formulas)
• Intermediate - familiar with most functions, able to utilize a robust subset of those functions. (able to manipulate data by creating graphs, pivot tables, and using filters)
• Advanced - familiar with nearly all functions, able to utilize nearly all functions. (able to perform analysis using more complex formulas such as If, Vlookup, Index/Match, Data Model, or What-If Analysis such as Goal Seek)
• Expert - familiar with and able to utilize all functions. (able to perform all previously listed examples in addition to the automation of workflows through the use of VBA scripts/macros)

14

Please rate your level of expertise with Microsoft Outlook:

• No Experience
• Limited Experience
• Intermediate Experience (requires little or no assistance)
• Advanced Experience (subject matter expert - able to teach others)

15

Please rate your level of expertise with Microsoft Word:

• No Experience
• Limited Experience
• Intermediate Experience (requires little or no assistance)
• Advanced Experience (subject matter expert - able to teach others)

16

Please rate your level of expertise with Microsoft PowerPoint:

• No Experience
• Limited Experience
• Intermediate Experience (requires little or no assistance)
• Advanced Experience (subject matter expert - able to teach others)

17

Give an example demonstrating how you reacted to a short deadline or pressure situation. What was the outcome? What would you do if a deadline could not be met? If you do not have related experience, answer "N/A".

18

Describe your experience drafting and implementing a policy or procedure. If you do not have experience, answer "N/A."

19

Describe your experience leading a diverse team in a high-pressure environment, while being accountable for high-level tasks and workload. If you do not have experience, answer "N/A".

20

Briefly describe your overall knowledge of and experience with Municipal Courts. If you do not have experience, answer "N/A."

21

How do you build effective relationships with judges, attorneys, law enforcement, and court staff? If you do not have experience, what would you do?

22

Describe a time you implemented or assisted with implementing a new technology or case management system. How did you communicate major changes in procedures to internal and external stake holders? How did you handle resistance to digital transformation among staff? If you do not have experience, answer "N/A".

23

Did you attach a resume to your application?

• Yes
• No

24

I understand that I must obtain a valid Texas Crime Information Center and National Crime Information Center (TCIC/NCIC) Certification within one (1) year of employment and re-certified yearly.

• Yes
• No

25

I understand that I must maintain Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System Access (TLETS) eligibility for continued employment in position (TLETS provides access to TCIC and NCIC).

• Yes
• No

26

I acknowledge for this position I must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: 1) Felony Convictions, 2) Felony Deferred Adjudication, 3) Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, 4) Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, 5) Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and 5) Family Violence Convictions.

• I acknowledge.

27

I acknowledge that this position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

• I acknowledge.

28

I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at AskHR@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-8705. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

• I acknowledge.

Required Question

Employer City of San Antonio

Address Human Resources Department

San Antonio, Texas, 78205

Phone 210-207-8705

Website http://www.sanantonio.gov/HR/CareerCenter.aspx