Jr. Clerk Criminal Customer Service

Salary: $16.00 - $17.00 Hourly
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 12181
Department: District Clerk's Office
Opening Date: 02/02/2024
Closing Date: 3/2/2024 11:59 PM Central
Position Description
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide information or access to physical documents, files, and forms of public record from the District and County Criminal Courts at law, trying criminal cases.
  
• To prepare and file, distribute, and maintain appropriate documents processed in department.
  
• To distribute process and respond to correspondence letters.
  
• To access and collect appropriate fees.
  
• To achieve optimum efficiency and accomplish the goals of the District Clerk's Office, as outlined in Organizational Strategic Plan, Section Operational Plan and Mission Statement.
  
• To adhere to all Administrative Standard Operating Procedures.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
Requirements
All applicants must register and take the HRRM Clerical Skills Test and score a minimum of 80% with a typing speed of 25 W.P.M. and 80% accuracy.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx/jobs/998426/hrrm-clerical-skills-test
Please see testing instructions in the General Information section below.
Education:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must possess intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel.
  
• Must have above average reading skills.
  
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Must be able to maneuver, including lifting and moving a minimum of thirty (30) pounds.
  
• Must be capable of working under stress and managing multiple projects simultaneously
  
• Must be able to work independently without direct supervision.
  
• Must have excellent analytical, decision-making, prioritization, and organizational skills.
  
• Must be able to work overtime without prior notice and work flexible hours as required.
  
• Must be willing to travel to any destination required to participate or assist with office projects.
  
• Must be eligible for employment in the United States.
  
• Testing will be required.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
Register Online for the HRRM Clerical Skills Test using the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx/jobs/998426/hrrm-clerical-skills-test

• Click the above link to the HRRM Clerical Skills Test registration page
• Click on "Apply" to submit your request for testing
• You will receive a test invitation and instructions via e-mail within 48 hours
• You will have no more than 5 calendar days to access and complete testing
• Your score will be automatically uploaded to your application
• The test may be taken once every 30 days
• Most recent test scores are retained for up to 6 months

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Regular Full-time
  
• Monday - Friday | 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Salary:

• $16.00 - $17.00 Hourly
  
• Based on 26 pay periods

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
BENEFITS
Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service. Accrual rates increase based on years of service.
• 10 county holidays plus one (1) floating holiday
• Professional development opportunities
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Healthcare Reimbursement Account
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:

• Retirement pension (TCDRS)
  • Flexible schedules (varies by department)
    • Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:
01
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?

• High School or GED diploma
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• None of the above

02
Which of the following describes your level of proficiency using a personal computer and common office software such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Please select your level of proficiency based on the following descriptions:Advanced:A person with this level of skills is able to produce very large, complex formal documents that require a table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, and other special elements; a wide range of graphic effects, and use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data. Has full mastery of Macro commands and skills to tie the objects together into a cohesive system by using Macros and Visual Basic for Applications code. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons.Intermediate:A person with this level of skills is able to customize toolbars, import and insert graphs, embed Excel data, and elaborate reports. Understands the concepts of databases and is able to work with charts and to use the list management capabilities of Excel. Able to use complex query techniques, create efficient forms and reports, and create Macros to automate these forms. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons.Basic:A person with this level of skills is able to use basic formatting, editing, printing functions, and understands the document page setup. Has the ability to enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a worksheet, and use printing functions. Understands the different database concepts and structures and is familiar with data validation and is able to create a simple presentation in PowerPoint, run it, and print it.Entry Level:A person with this level of skills has the ability to open, create, save and modify documents in Word, send and receive email in Outlook and create spreadsheets in Excel. Format documents for printing, comfortable using the printer menu to preview documents. Has ability to change the font, the margins, insert or delete pages and use the built-in spellchecker and grammar check.

• Advanced
• Intermediate
• Basic
• Entry Level
• Not proficient

03
List the positions you have applied for in the last 3 months with the District Clerk's office.If you haven't applied to any positions with the District Clerk's Office within the last 3 months please type in "N/A".
Required Question