Court Clerk I - Criminal

Martin County Clerk of Court and Comptroller•Martin County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller - Courthouse, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a division manager, this position performs a variety of operations relating to the statutory responsibilities and court-related duties for the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller. The position requires the incumbent to communicate with co-workers, management and the public in a courteous and professional manner. The position may be deputized, based upon the scope of the duties assigned. This is a non-exempt position under the FLSA.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency diploma.
Ability to work with a personal computer in a Windows environment.
Ability to utilize scanning equipment.
Ability to operate a calculator, typewriter and fax machine.
Ability to answer phones using standard office procedures.
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Ability to make sound independent judgments.
Ability to effectively follow written and oral instructions.
Able to communicate serious problems and important issues to management.
Ability to receipt money and balance a cash drawer daily.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.

Nice To Haves

Two year or four year degree from an accredited school is desirable.
Special consideration will be given to applicants who possess a degree of higher learning.
Special consideration will be given to applicants who are fluent in a secondary language.

Responsibilities

Meet and deal with co-workers, management, and the public in an effective, courteous, and cooperative manner.
Effectively communicate orally and in writing.
Effectively work with employees of other offices in the court system to accomplish goals.
Develop efficient and effective work methods and procedures.
Process mail in a timely and efficient manner.
Clock in documents daily.
Input traffic citations, criminal charges or other data, depending on the assigned division, in a timely and efficient manner.
Record and process various types of documents and payments.
Check and verify information on documents for completeness.
Maintain files and records, pulling and filing documents with a high degree of accuracy.
Process new passports, as needed.
Reinstate driver licenses, when necessary (if deputized).
Issue Marriage Licenses and perform Marriage Ceremonies (if deputized).
Certify documents (if deputized).