Police Deputy Court Clerk

City of Gulfport•Gulfport, MS

1d•$27,649 - $30,213•Onsite

About The Position

The Deputy Court Clerk is the first point of contact for the public upon entering the Police Department. The Deputy Court Clerk services the public by way of taking a citizen complaint report or directing them to the correct department.

Requirements

Must possess office and clerical skills.
Must have excellent customer service skills.
Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
Possesses strong reasoning ability.
Must be able to effectively multitask.
Must have the ability to operate multi-lined phones.
Must have the ability to operate an adding machine.
Must be able to demonstrate a typing skill of 30 words per minute.
Must possess strong computer knowledge including Microsoft Word and Excel.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Must possess a valid Mississippi Driver's License

Nice To Haves

Must have the ability to work a rotating shift schedule that may include weekends and / or Holidays.

Responsibilities

Greets a high volume of citizens daily in a professional manor.
Prioritizes issues and needs of the public as well as police officers.
Ensures that the public is getting the help they are requesting.
Receives walk-in complaints from citizens and files the appropriate paperwork (ex: affidavits, warrants, reports).
Enters all arrest and citations into RMS.
Prepares paperwork for review by the City Municipal Court Judge for warrant issue.
Ensures that affidavits are error free before forwarding to the proper division.
Maintains an accurate and orderly warrant and affidavit file.
Answers telephone calls, and directs them to the proper division.
Monitors the radio for officers needing assistance for checking warrants.
Accepts cash bonds for persons arrested or paying fine or ticket.
Searches same-sex prisoners in custody for possible contraband.
Helps officers complete paperwork when processing an arrest (proper order, ensuring all paperwork is correct and turned in, make sure everything is signed).
Gives information to the public.
Be familiar with the General Orders used by the department.
Be familiar with signal and 10 dash codes used by the department