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SalaryPosition will be open until filled.
Selected applicants are required to pass a typing test of 35 wpm or more, with 90% accuracy. Not all applicants will be selected. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by email to advance to the next stage.
GENERAL PURPOSE: Performs a variety of clerical functions on behalf of the City's Municipal Court; provides customer service to the public; responds to inquiries regarding court related matters; receives and processes Court fees and fines; processes Court documentation; updates and maintains Court records; and performs other duties relative to area of assignment as required.
PRIMARYDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides customer service to the public in person and via telephone; staffs the public counter.
- Responds to routine public inquiries; provides information regarding Court policies, procedures, and/or case related matters.
- Processes monies received for Court fines and fees; balances and maintains assigned cash drawer.
- Enters, updates, and researches data in the Court's automated Records Management System.
- Prepares, processes, scans, indexes, and files various types of Court documentation.
- Initiates arrests in relation to outstanding City and County warrants.
- Researches, issues, signs out, and clears warrants as assigned.
- Provides assistance in maintaining the Court's calendars, records, and/or filing systems.
- Receives requests for information pertaining to background checks as assigned.
- Compiles data and assists in preparing/generating Court reports as required.
- Assigns community service and/or driving safety, alcohol, tobacco, parenting, life skills, and bad check classes to defendants; updates and maintains related records.
- Participates in the Court's collections activities; monitors the status of cases; updates collection records.
- Provides assistance in booking defendants and processing related documentation as required.
- Performs other specialized duties relative to area of assignment as assigned or required.
- Regular and timely attendance is required.
- Other duties as assigned.
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.
- Required to pass a typing test of 35 wpm or more, with 90% accuracy.
Required Knowledge of:
- Municipal Court operations, policies, and procedures.
- Regulations governing Municipal Court activities.
- Court records and documentation.
- Records management principles and standards.
- General office equipment and standard computer software applications.
- Customer service standards and protocol.
Required Skill in:
- 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.
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.
