Position will be open until filled.
We Are Currently Seeking
A deputy court clerk to join our team and perform a variety of clerical functions on behalf of the City's Municipal Court. In this role, you will provide customer service to the public; respond to inquiries regarding court related matters; receive and process Court fees and fines; process Court documentation; update and maintain Court records; and perform other duties relative to area of assignment as required.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Providing customer service to the public in person and via telephone; staffing the public counter.
- Responding to routine public inquiries; providing information regarding Court policies, procedures, and/or case related matters.
- Processing monies received for Court fines and fees, balancing and maintaining assigned cash drawer.
- Entering, updating, and researching data in the Court's automated Records Management System.
- Preparing, processing, scanning, indexing, and filing various types of Court documentation.
- Initiating arrests in relation to outstanding City and County warrants.
- Researching, issuing, signing out, and clearing warrants as assigned.
- Providing assistance in maintaining the Court's calendars, records, and/or filing systems.
- Receiving requests for information pertaining to background checks as assigned.
- Compiling data and assisting in preparing/generating Court reports as required.
- Assigning community service and/or driving safety, alcohol, tobacco, parenting, life skills, and bad check classes to defendants; updating and maintaining related records.
- Participating in the Court's collections activities; monitoring the status of cases; updating collection records.
- Providing assistance in booking defendants and processing related documentation as required.
- Performing other specialized duties relative to area of assignment as assigned or required.
- Regular and timely attendance is required.
The above duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Requirements And Skills
- Conducting a variety of general clerical duties in support of Municipal Court operations.
- Responding to routine inquiries and providing customer service to the public.
- Processing Court fees/fines and balancing assigned cash drawer.
- Performing accurate data entry and updating/maintaining Court records.
- Preparing, processing, and maintaining various types of Court documentation.
- Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other staff, City departments, law enforcement personnel, outside agencies, and the general public.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent; and six months' general office experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Licenses Or Certifications
- A valid Texas driver license with a good driving record is required.
- Applicants with an out-of-state driver license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure.
- Certification as a Certified Municipal Court Clerk is desirable.
- Typing test required.
Physical Demands / Work Environment
- Work is performed in a standard office environment and at the public counter.
- Subject to sitting for extended periods of time, standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting of objects up to 20 pounds.
- Exposure to potentially irate members of the public and infectious diseases is involved.
Job postings may be withdrawn at any time at direction of the City Manager.
Salary: $33259 per year
