DEPUTY COURT CLERK (MUNICIPAL COURT)

Position 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.

PRIMARY DUTIES 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.