Deputy Court Clerk

City of McKinney•Tx 75069, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Court Administrator or designee, this position is responsible for providing assistance in the municipal court system regarding citations and or Class C Misdemeanors. Employees in this classification perform clerical level work. This position may perform other related functions as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Two (2) years previous experience and/or training
Must obtain Level One CMCC Certification within 18 months of employment.
Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications may be an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.
Must pass a drug screen and background check.
Must have Class C Texas Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred
Prior collections experience
Level One CMCC Certification
NCIC/TCIC Certification

Responsibilities

Input and assemble offenses and citations.
May accept payments in person at customer service counter, by mail or after-hours deposits and posts payments in computer database.
Receive and post bonds in computer database.
Assist public with questions or concerns regarding citations, payment plans, court dates.
Provide requested information for military and handgun applicants regarding Class C charges.
Issue warrants and probable causes for Judge’s signature.
Enter and clear warrants on TLETS as assigned.
Issue court summons.
Assign, record and enter (on court computer database) initial appearance dates and preliminary hearing dates.
Responsible for in-house collections.
Assess the eligibility of a defendant for a payment plan; creates, monitors, and enforces the payment plans to ensure timely compliance with judicial court orders.
Receive written and oral requests, complaints, and inquiries, and follow through with details, when necessary act as receptionist.
Answer telephone and screen calls; relay messages and instructions.
Post and maintain records.
Receive and deliver mail.
Read documents and computer screens.
Communicate effectively with the public via correspondence, email, telephone and in person.
Provide customer service at public service desks and/or courtroom.
Perform clerical duties, filing, typing, faxing, etc.
Prepare courtroom for court sessions.
Prepare end of the day cash report and deliver cash deposit, responsible for balancing cash drawer.
Comply with all written City policies and procedures.
Adhere to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned or directed.