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Municipal Court Clerk

Municipal Court Clerk

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General Description:

This position is responsible for assisting the Municipal Court Administrator and the Senior Municipal Court Clerk in all clerical, cash collections, and administrative aspects of Municipal Court.  Provides assistance to the public, defendants, attorneys and internal customers regarding court dates, scheduled times, fines, pleas and other information as requested.  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Basic knowledge of the practices and procedures involved in law enforcement record keeping and confidentiality.

Basic knowledge of City and departmental rules and regulations, including policies and procedures, applicable state and federal laws, relevant city ordinances, G.C.I.C. & N.C.I.C. (CJIS Network) regulations, and public information and privacy acts.

Basic knowledge of Municipal Court procedures and processes.

Basic knowledge of probation company procedures pertaining to probation sentences and basic knowledge of procedures for warrants issued by Probation Company and the collection of same.

Basic knowledge of the types of warrants issued by Municipal Court and the associated fines and procedures pending.

Skill in understanding and following instructions from immediate supervisor and from co-workers for team projects or special assignments.

Skill in operating office equipment such as typewriter, computer, printer, copier, electronic cash register, and credit/debit card terminal, and calculator.

Skill in basic math and basic bookkeeping techniques.

Skill in oral communication and more specific emphasis on interpersonal relations with co-workers, all law enforcement agencies, all warrant division jail staff, city probation company staff, and all customers.

Ability to collect and process payments accurately and in a timely manner.

Requires a high degree of customer service skills in handling all types of customers with the ability to quickly resolve potential conflict situations tactfully, courteously, and effectively.

Ability to work well in a high-pressure, multi-tasked environment with frequent interruptions and to redirect focus of attention to a task after an interruption.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must possess a high school diploma/GED Equivalent with a minimum of two years’ experience performing office operations and routine bookkeeping tasks preferred.

Must successfully complete the certified Municipal Court Clerk criteria within twelve (12) months of employment and maintain certification annually.

Must successfully complete the G.C.I.C./N.C.I.C certification (CJIS Network Operator) criteria within three (3) months of employment/transfer/reassignment and maintain certification bi-annually.

Bilingual preferred.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license from state of residency.

Must possess or obtain National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) 100 and 700 within three (3) months of employment.

Additional Info

Job Type : Full-Time

Education Level : High School

Experience Level : Entry Level

Job Function : General

Contact Information : 706-236-4450

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