Deputy Court Clerk

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HIRING RANGE: $17.88 - $21.91 HOURLY

FULL SALARY RANGE: $17.88 - $25.93 HOURLY

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The City:
With over 100,000 residents, the City of Allen is a dynamic and welcoming community. The City of Allen's strong economy, diverse population, great educational institutions and quality of life makes it the ideal place to work, live, and play. The City of Allen has something to offer for everyone.

The City's Mission, is "To achieve excellence in managing development of the community and in providing city services so that conditions of living and public confidence are continually enhanced".

Our employees serve the citizens of Allen with the PRIDE values. We do "Work that MATTERS!"

People First– Giving priority to others
Respect– Treating others with courtesy and dignity
Integrity– Serving with honesty, trust and hard work
Deliver– Following through on commitments while exceeding expectations
Excel– Creating an innovative and improving work environment

The purpose of this position is to facilitate the continuing daily operation of the City's Municipal Court and is required to maintain a specialized knowledge of intricate court operations and Texas statutes addressing or affecting offenses within the jurisdiction of the Municipal Court, while possessing strong organizational and basic accounting skills. This position does not provide direction to other employees.

Essential Functions

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Provides customer service by answering incoming phone calls, responding to questions, providing requested information and documents, processing citations, assisting the public at the customer service windows, setting court dates, processing deferred disposition and driving safety course options, processing compliance options, and receiving payment of fines, fees and costs.
Provides administrative services by accurately filing citations and other court documents within the court's established filing system; by maintaining daily operational statistics for data and trending reports; maintaining and balancing a cash drawer daily; and assisting the Municipal Court Administrator, the Court Supervisor, other Deputy Court Clerks, the Municipal Court Judge, Prosecutors and Law Enforcement Officers, as needed.
Provides data entry services by entering citation information into the court's case management software system and maintaining the constantly changing status and actions of court cases in the court's case management software system.
Prepares sworn complaints against individuals for traffic citations and Class C misdemeanor offenses. Prepares court notices, summons, and subpoenas for service. Prepares other related documents for trial and/or collection of fines, fees and costs.
Corresponds with attorneys and other court-related departments and divisions, in the course of carrying out duties and assignments, by mail, email, fax, and phone.
Receives incoming correspondence and requests, requiring acute decision-making skills to determine the appropriate court operation/action to perform or apply to assist in moving court cases accurately through the Municipal Court process.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience
Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

High School diploma or equivalent plus one (1) or more years of relevant experience. Training in municipal court operations, or a related field is preferred.

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Certification and Other Requirements

Valid Texas Class C Driver's License.
Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

Special Requirements

Must be able to pass required pre-employment screenings, CJIS and fingerprint check, and have the ability to comply with state and federal requirements for Criminal Justice Information Security (Download PDF reader) standards.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of:

City rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Policies, practices, procedures, and legal terminology related to the Court system.
Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.

Skill in:

Establishing and maintaining working relationships with professional and support staff, vendors, the public, and City employees.
Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
Providing outstanding customer service and conflict resolution.
Operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of business software.
Reading and understanding City, State and Federal rules and regulations.
Creating, preparing, writing, and proofing reports, documents, and correspondence.
Working well under pressure and exercise tact in trying situations.
Effectively communicating in both oral and written format.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

This list is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it does not address the potential for accommodation.

Work is primarily performed in a standard, climate-controlled office setting.
Requires prolonged periods of sitting, with frequent standing and walking.
Frequent use of hand and fingers to operate computers and other office equipment.
Visual acuity to read printed materials and computer screens.
Verbal and auditory ability to communicate effectively in person and by phone.
Occasional bending, kneeling, reaching, pushing, or pulling to access materials or equipment.
Ability to lift 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible weights frequently.
Ability to operate city or personal vehicle for business purposes.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as needed.

Jump into a full-time role (40 hours/week) with the City of Allen and enjoy a benefits-package designed to support you both at work and in life! You’ll get comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, basic and optional life insurance, long-term disability, accrued vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, TMRS retirement with a 2-to-1 city match, a 457 deferred compensation plan, and longevity bonuses. Plus, take part in wellness challenges, book clubs, LinkedIn Learning, foodie groups, education assistance, CPR & Stop the Bleed training, leadership essentials, safety training, City Suite Event Center tickets, city conferences, health fairs, walking clubs, safety golf tournaments, possible hybrid or flexible schedules, and many more employee perks!

Join the City of Allen and be part of Work that MATTERS!—apply today and make a real impact in your community while growing, learning, and thriving!

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