MUNICIPAL JUDGE
Municipal Court

Join the City of Salina, Kansas, as a Municipal Judge & make a meaningful impact on our vibrant community. This role is pivotal in ensuring justice & fairness, providing an excellent opportunity for those committed to upholding the law with integrity & dedication. By fostering a balanced work-life schedule, this position supports long-term career growth & personal well-being. As part of our close-knit community, this position enhances the legal system, benefiting residents & promoting trust. Embrace this exciting career path that combines professional fulfillment with a supportive community environment.

Duties:
· Prescribes & adopts rules of practice & procedure not inconsistent with the laws of the state of Kansas; schedules the dockets for the trial & disposition of matters before the court at fixed day or evening times; conducts courtroom proceedings of persons charged with violating municipal ordinances.
· Arraigns accused persons, advises persons of charges pending against them, possible penalties thereof, & their constitutional rights; appoints counsel to represent defendants; hears & determines violations & assesses penalties; if guilty, commits persons to jail, assesses fines & determines diversion/ probation/ parole status; sets bonds, hears motions & writes legal opinions.
· Reviews case files of all persons who did not appear in court; determines whether warrants will be issued & for how much; signs warrants, reviews requests for dismissals from prosecutors; reviews request for continuances & acts on same; enters appropriate enforcement orders; possesses information restricted to specific persons.
· Serves as administrative hearing officer for cases referred from the Human Relations division; develops policies & procedures for maintaining court records in the Court’s case management system.
· Directs & approves the development of the department’s annual operating budget; directs & approves the maintenance of the department’s equipment & physical facility; coordinates & manages contractual services including indigent defense services & security services for the facility; coordinates with county staff regarding policies & procedures for jail & transport services for inmates & court appearances for defendants in custody.
· Supervises a small staff.

 Education:
· Juris doctor degree from accredited law school.

 Experience:
· An attorney regularly admitted to the practice of law in the state of Kansas.
· Minimum of five (5) years experience in the active practice of criminal law as a lawyer, judge of a court of record or any court in the state, or as a full-time teacher of law in any accredited law school or any combination with emphasis on trial experience.
· Familiarity with electronic case filing & tracking preferred.

Requirements:
· Must be a citizen of the United States.
· Must live within 40-minute drive time.

Work Type:
· Light, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Pay DOQ:
· $91,381-146,209/yr.

Paid Time Off:
· 60 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 60 hours earned during the year (120 hours in first year).
· 96 hours of sick leave during first year.

Application Deadline:
· Until filled with first application review the week of February 2, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace: We consider applicants for all jobs without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, or familial status.  Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department at 785-309-5710.

TH 02/05/2026