What are the responsibilities and job description for the Municipal Court Clerk position at Town of Prosper?
JOB SUMMARY
Municipal Court Clerk.
Hiring Salary Range: $38,738.61 - $45,574.84
Retirement Benefits (TMRS), 2-to-1 Match
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
Qualifications:
- Graduation from high school or equivalent.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Class C driver license and meet all Town policies regarding insurability.
- Two years of clerical experience in a customer service environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Knowledge and skill in the use of standard software programs and office equipment.
Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with the public and coworkers. - Preference may be given to applicants with at least one or more years of court clerk experience.
- English/Spanish - Bilingual preferred but not required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Provides clerical support for the department by answering and directing incoming calls, greeting visitors, responding in a professional and courteous manner to inquiries from both internal and external customers.
- Accurately enters and retrieves data
- Handles information and/or monies received by entering information into the computer, processing incoming and outgoing mail, posting transactions, verifying payments, balancing cash drawers and preparing bank deposits.
- Processes judicial information by posting and receipting payments and bonds, notifying defendants, processing citations and insurance verifications, and completing assigned related court case monitoring tasks.
- Maintains files and records by reviewing and filing documents and related paperwork, monitoring systems and reviewing entries.
- Assists with court case preparation as required or assigned.
- Provide excellent customer service at municipal court service window and over the phone.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical demands consist of sedentary work and little physical effort working with light, easy to handle (up to 40 lbs.) materials. Work performed may occasionally cause fatigue of eyes and fingers because of fairly continuous use of motor senses in using automated office systems. Work requires sitting for long periods of time, with manual dexterity and visual acuity in the use of computers.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Position requires working primarily in a climate-controlled office environment.
The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.
The Town of Prosper, Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act the Town will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with Human Resources and or the Town Manager.
PROSPER'S PURPOSE - PROSPER IS A PLACE WHERE EVERYONE MATTERS