Summary
This requisition expires on January 2, 2024, but may close earlier if the position is filled prior to the expiration date.
Responsible for assisting the public as a Deputy Court Clerk for the City of Denton.
Essential Functions and Other Important Duties
Essential Functions:
Informs the public of options to resolve and dispose of Class C misdemeanors, accepts pleas and processes payments from the public for various types of citations including traffic, parking, city ordinance and state law violations filed in the City of Denton Municipal Court
Provides assistance with telephone inquiries to assist defendants in the resolution of cases
Processes defendant requests and payments sent by mail, email, online (ODR) or in person.
Process and handles information and monies by entering and updating case records, processing incoming and outgoing mail, posting transactions, verifying payments, balancing cash drawers, and reconciling and preparing bank deposits
Affirms and files affidavits submitted for driver’s safety, deferred dispositions and other documents filed by defendants or their attorneys
Performs various clerical duties, utilizing standard office equipment to include: filing, scanning, photocopying, preparing case files scheduling court dates, and other word processing
Receives defendant information, verifies personal contact information on defendants needing extensions for payments
Monitors the intercom and utilizes court system to check in defendants into the office
Cross trains and rotates duties with other Assistant Court Representatives
Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance
Additional Duties:
Performs other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Two years’ experience in a Municipal Court environment
OR
Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job
Core Competencies:
Ability to get along with customers and co-workers
Ability to effectively communicate with irate and/or emotional customers
Preferences:
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Level 1 certification through TMCEC
Fast and accurate data entry skills
Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills
Prior experience with imaging system
Knowledge and experience in the Incode Court software
Two years’ experience in customer service working directly with the public
Two years’ experience in cashiering
Conditions of Employment:
Must pass a drug test, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
Must be able to work from 8:00 a.
m.
until 5:00 p.
m.
Monday thru Friday
Must be able to obtain a level 1 Court Clerk Certification within two years of employment
Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands: The italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.
Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds
Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.
Codes for "how often":
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)
Task: Code:
Standing: I
Sitting: E
Walking: A
Lifting: I
Carrying: I
Pushing/Pulling: A
Overhead Work: M
Fine Dexterity: E
Kneeling: M
Crouching: M
Crawling: A
Bending: I
Twisting: I
Climbing: I
Balancing: I
Vision: E
Hearing: E
Talking: E
Video Display: E
Other:
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the use of computer, calculator, scanning devices, staple puller, stapler, pen, various file stamps, copier, credit card processor, and telephone.
Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed in a small office with workstation, computer, and file cabinets.
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract.
Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
ADA/EOE/ADEA