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What’s your purpose?

Have you considered investing in your community? Pinal County is a beautiful place that needs passionate people who want to help others and make a difference in their lives.

Public service is a rewarding career choice; not only does it offer a strong sense of purpose, but it also benefits you financially. We may not be the most competitive in salary, but we provide great value to our employees, including highly sought-after retirement plans, paid sabbaticals every five years, and very affordable benefit costs. In the long run, Pinal County is an excellent choice to fulfill your passion and support your retirement!

Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU. Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job. Read more about the position and see if it is a good match for you. We are growing so be sure to check out all of our other opportunities as well!

An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work-Life Balance.
Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
- 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
  - After Three (3) Years of Service, 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
  - After Five (5) Years of Service, 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
- 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
- Two-Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
- Three-Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
- Four-Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
- Four-Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
- Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost
Dental and Vision Plans
Comprehensive Wellness Program
- Quarterly Wellness Challenges
- Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
- Vaccination Clinics
- Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
- Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
- Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
- Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
- Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Alternative Work Schedules
Telehealth
Qualified Employer - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Department of Education
Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
Civil Service Leave
Van Pool Options
Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance

Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.

Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job.

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THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR BOTH JUSTICE COURT CLERK AND JUSTICE COURT CLERK TRAINEE.

THE POSITION AND SALARY WILL BE DETERIMINED BASED ON APPLICANTS QUALIFICATIONS, IF SELECTED.

Job Summary - Justice Court Clerk

PAY GRADE 06

SALARY RANGE - $40,677.00 - $54,236.00

Under general supervision, perform routine to advanced work providing customer service, processing court documents and files, and perform clerical and record-keeping duties for the Justice Courts.

Job Summary - Justice Court Clerk Trainee

PAY GRADE 05

SALARY RANGE - $37,318.50 - $49,758.00

Under close supervision, perform basic work in assisting customers, processing court documents and files and performing basic clerical duties and data entry for the Justice Court. This is an entry level, trainee position. Upon successful completion of the probationary period and after the one-year training period, individuals in this classification are eligible for a non-competitive promotion to the Justice Court Clerk position.

Typical Classification Essential Duties

TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES - JUSTICE COURT CLERK:

Staff the front counter, assist the public, answer questions regarding cases, process mail, and issue receipts for payments.
Enter citations, warrants, complaints, motions, and felonies, input Orders of Protection, Injunctions Against Harassment, and enter information for new and individual cases in the computer system.
Schedule cases on court calendar and pull and file cases in the correct location.
Verify and accept citations, verify appearance times for officers, and research specific case information.
Preserve and maintain court records according to State Statute and AZ Rules of Court Procedure.
Process documents, monitor compliance, and organize the court calendar.
Report to MVD.
Monitor defendant's compliance with court orders and issue Order to Show Cause accordingly.
Issue and validate warrants.
Assist the public with proper documents and orders from the bench and monitor court recordings.
Research and resolve customer inquiries.
Give routine information regarding court procedures upon request.
Perform general clerical duties in civil, criminal and traffic cases.
Prepare subpoenas and claims for signature.
Process traffic and criminal citations.
Answers questions from Justice Court Clerk Trainees and provide information and tools and positive customer interaction.
May lead and train Justice Court Clerk Trainees.
Process and assist in Civil Traffic case disposition.
To promote and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.
Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
Perform other related duties as required.

Typical Classification Essential Duties - Justice Court Clerk Trainee

Staff the front counter, assist the public, and answer routine questions regarding cases, process mail, and issue receipts for payments.
Assist with entering citations, warrants, complaints, motions, and felonies, input Orders of Protection, Injunctions Against Harassment, and enter information for new and individual cases in the computer system.
Schedule cases on court calendar and pull and file cases in the correct location.
Verify and accept citations, verify appearance times for officers, and research specific case information.
Preserve and maintain court records according to State Statute and AZ Rules of Court Procedure.
Assist with processing documents, monitoring compliance, and organizing the court calendar.
Report to MVD.
Assist with monitoring defendant's compliance with court orders and issuing Order to Show Cause accordingly.
Assist with issuing and validating warrants.
Assist the public with proper documents and orders from the bench and monitor court recordings.
Research and resolve customer inquiries.
Give routine information regarding court procedures upon request.
Perform general clerical duties in civil, criminal and traffic cases.
Assist with preparing subpoenas and claims for signature.
Process traffic and criminal citations.
To promote and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.
Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements To Perform Work

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK - JUSTICE COURT CLERK:

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Six (6) months of customer service and computer experience
One (1) year experience as a Justice Court Clerk, Trainee, or equivalent.
Relevant education may substitute for the customer service and computer related experience.
Ability to become appointed as a Civil Traffic Hearing Officer (CTHO).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK - JUSTICE COURT CLERK TRAINEE:

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Six (6) months of customer service and computer experience.
Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Arizona residents must have an Arizona Driver’s License upon hire; newly established Arizona Residents must have one within 30 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Skill in operating computer systems and basic software applications.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to provide effective customer service and deal tactfully and courteously with the public.

Physical Demands

The work is sedentary requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. The work also requires the ability to finger, grasp, handle, reach, perform repetitive motion, speak, hear, stand, stoop, walk, and demonstrate visual and mental acuity.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.

The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value

professionalism and respect for others. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process, we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration,

which may impact your future Pinal County applications.

Offers of employment are valid only if provided in writing and approved by Pinal County Human Resources.

All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply.

However, visa sponsorship is not available.

Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).

Pinal County requires pre-employment screening, which includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety-sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre-employment screening. If driving is a requirement of the position, you must have a valid Arizona State Driver's License in accordance with Arizona State Law.

Work in this classification requires an individual to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this description.

Benefits

Pinal County offers some of the best benefits in Arizona! We offer a wide range of employee benefits. You can Read more details about our organizations benefit program or you can review the list below:

An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work Life Balance.
Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
- 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
  - After Three (3) Years of Service 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
  - After Five (5) Years of Service 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
- Two Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
- Three Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
- Four Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
- Four Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
Top Tier Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
- Insure your whole family on a PPO plan for as low as $57.94/mo.
- Insure you and your children on a PPO plan for ZERO premium cost
Comprehensive Wellness Program
- Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
- Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
- Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
- Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
- Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
- Quarterly Well Challenges
- Vaccination Clinics Onsite
- Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Alternative Work Schedules
Telehealth
Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of Education
Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
Civil Service Leave
VanPool Options
Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance

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