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Form of workWant to do meaningful work that has a real impact on the community? Please come join the Town Clerk's Department, Municipal Court Division, as the Court Administrator. Our mission is to maintain a friendly, hometown atmosphere. We place a premium on teamwork and participation, while encouraging creativity and individual initiative. We believe that through collaboration, leadership can occur at all levels. We take our commitments seriously and strive to reach positive solutions. Whether you are joining us for three years or twenty, you will have the opportunity to grow your career with us. We offer training courses and work diligently with our team members to enhance their skill sets to progress their careers. In addition to growth and educational opportunities, we offer a Flexible Work Arrangement program for qualifying positions, as well as a fantastic benefit package that includes our Employee Assistance Program focused on work/life balance and overall well-being. We would be honored to have you join the Town of Parker family!
Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the oversight of operations and functions of the Municipal Court involving administrative, financial, clerical, technical and supervisory work.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of this position and is not all encompassing. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and the Town may change these duties at any time.- Adheres to and ensures compliance with state statutes, local ordinances, and municipal court rules of procedures .
- Serves as Clerk of the Court or delegates the duty; sets up courtroom and records proceedings including rulings, findings, pleas, and sentences.
- Guides defendants, witnesses, and victims in the court system; oversees exhibits; prepares and processes orders of the court; performs follow-up work.
- Maintains legal records for court proceedings.
- Prepares and processes all required documents, accounts for the accuracy and completeness of all files.
- Sends transcripts and certifies matters of court for appeals.
- Carries out judicial orders issued by Municipal Court Judge.
- Issues warrants, summons, subpoenas, notices, hearings, habeas corpus, criminal commitments, attachments, and other legal documents ordered by the Court.
- Processes and enters arrest warrants issued by the Judge ensuring accuracy to prevent false arrest; sends notices concerning non-resident violations, submits quarterly verifications with the Police Department of active warrants.
- Monitors Municipal Court budget and submits budget recommendations.
- Acts as liaison between the Municipal Court, Town Administration, law enforcement officials, attorneys, jurors, defendants, witnesses, victims, and the judge.
- Retrieves driving histories through DMV and criminal histories on CCIC system.
- Oversees projects and programs such as Teen Court, e-ticketing, and various computer systems.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requires four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in a court system.
A bachelor's degree in in Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Public Administration, Administration of Justice, or a closely related field is strongly desired.
Two (2) years of supervisory or management position within the court is preferred.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Driver's License issued by the State of Colorado for the type of vehicle or equipment operated; safe driving record and a minimum of two (2) years of driving history.
Employment Standards
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Knowledge of relevant town, state, and federal laws, regulations, and policies.
- Knowledge of court operations, Colorado Municipal Courts Rules, and Procedures.
- Knowledge of record retention rules and regulations.
- Skill in the training and supervision of personnel.
- Skill in managing and maintaining files and records.
- Skill in the use of computers and various software programs.
- Skill in the operation of computers and other types of modern office equipment.
- Skills in verbal and written communication.
- Skill in de-escalation techniques, including responding to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
- Skill in problem solving.
- Ability to work independently with minimal direction in a high-pressure environment and exercise good judgment and ethical decision-making.
- Ability to operate small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
- Ability to operate computers for data entry, word processing and/or accounting purposes.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service in high stress situations.
- Ability to serve the public with patience, tact, and integrity.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to understand and produce a variety of financial and budgetary information. Knowledge of fundamental financial record keeping and mathematical skills.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
Full salary range for Court Administrator position is: $73,733.00 - $106,913.00
Recruitment Timeline: (dates subject to change)
- 03/22/2024 - 04/12/2024: Accepting Applications
- Week of April 15, 2024-Review Applications / Candidate Notification
- Week of April 22, 2024 -Preliminary testing /interviews
- Week of April 29, 2024 -Panel interviews
Please contact jobs@parkeronline.org with questions regarding this position.
The Town of Parker is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment Type: Full Time
