Bond Clerk (Bond Coordination Office)

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for maintaining bonds posted in the county, tracking active warrants, and warrants served outside the county.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains bonds placed at the Rockwall County jail and moving them to the correct Clerk's office upon filing and/or indictment of cases.
• Works with cash/checks.
• Searches jail rosters and other inmate tracking websites for people arrested on Rockwall County warrants.
• Contacts other counties/states for bond information related to Rockwall County warrants.
• Communicates with other counties via phone/email.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Must be able to communicate professionally and effectively with people within the courts system.
• Criminal Justice background preferred.
• Spanish speaker preferred.
• Able to sit for long periods of time.
• QuickBooks or similar software experience preferred, but not required.
• Must be organized in work processes and office space.
• Previous work in Pretrial, Sheriff Clerk, Warrants, and Bond - Courtroom - a plus.
• Knowledge of Odyssey is a plus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Proficient in Microsoft products.
• Must possess a valid Texas driver license.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Position is located in an office environment with little or no exposure to environmental conditions. Health and safety hazards are minimal. No protective equipment is required. Fine dexterity, sitting, handling, and vision are constantly required. Hearing and talking are frequently required. Occasional walking and reaching are required.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen.

• Must successfully complete a background investigation.