Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: 17-20.89
ACCOUNTABLE TO: City Judge
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION: Under limited supervision, performs moderately complex clerical and secretarial duties; work varies and requires individual judgment within well-defined legal procedures in the preparation and assembling of documents for the City Court.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Performs duties of Court Clerk, receptionist, secretary and bookkeeper for the City Court. Accounts for funds received, and maintains accurate records of fines, bail monies, bonds, and time payments; enters citation data daily in the computer; fills out dispositions for citations, formal criminal charges, prepares paperwork for arraignment and trials in the court and performs related duties as required.
Contact with the public requiring appropriate business attire, professionalism and involving communication of complex information with confidentiality.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical requirements include climbing (limited), walking, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 35#s (greater with assistance).
SUPERVISION - RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS: Normally none. However, may need to supervise other office staff as assigned.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: High School graduate or equivalent; knowledge of modern office equipment and procedures
with demonstrated spelling and grammar skills; bookkeeping knowledge and experience preferred; computer experience and skills required; experience with maintaining filing systems; and ability to meet and deal with the public in a courteous professional manner. An applicant must be able to pass financial and criminal background checks and not be convicted of any felonies. Must acquire NCIC/CJIN Security and Integrity Certification after hire.
Court Clerk II: Requirements of this position are at least two years of service in a city court clerk or similar position. Similar service or experience may also qualify.
Court Clerk III: Requirements of this position are at least six years of service in a city court clerk or similar position. Similar service or experience may also qualify.
EXAMPLES OF PERFORMANCE CRITERIA AND EXPECTATIONS:
Maintain public integrity in the court system with confidentiality, collegiality, and professionalism.
Maintain court calendar, books, and all court records and documents, and manage all funds.
Establishes and maintains effective relations with the public, law enforcement, attorneys, and co-workers.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment of the position. Will perform such other assignments as may be directed in the day to day operations of the City.