Records Clerk/Cashier

State of Nebraska • Omaha, NE

2d • $34,700 - $42,279 • Onsite

About The Position

This classification level performs clerical work under immediate supervision in a county court under the supervision of a clerk magistrate, a clerk of court, or a division manager. Responsibilities may include: performing clerical functions in assigned service area such as criminal/traffic, civil/small claims, or probate, guardian conservator and adoption by responding to routine inquiries; verifying files/information for missing details, accuracy, and distributing to appropriate staff for correction; preparing and processing motions; compiling and maintaining records by sorting, filing, scanning files and related documents; performing data entry, receiving fees/fines and other payments, and performing other performs general office duties.
Location: 1701 Farnam St Omaha, NE 68183-0001
Work Schedule: 7:45am - 4:45pm with a 1 hour lunch break.
Salary: A Records Clerk/Cashier's salary range is $34,700.28 - $42,278.83. After probation period is completed, the Permanent wage will increase at least 2.5%. Pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints, if approved.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.); or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
• All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.
• Customer service principles
• Computers and related software applications
• Criminal coding concepts
• Federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment
• Data entry techniques
• Criminal history information.
• Providing customer service
• Maintaining records
• Performing data entry
• Operating standard office equipment
• Using computers and related software applications
• Reviewing reports for accuracy
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
• Positions in this class work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required, not to exceed 20 LBS

Responsibilities

• Provides customer service to internal and external customers, which includes answering phones and greeting walk-in visitors, responding to requests for information from staff and/or the general public; answering routine questions.
• Performs clerical tasks, which includes collecting fees, fines and other payments; receiving, processing, sorting, filing, and/or distributing a variety of correspondence, materials, billings, payments, deliveries, mail, and/drop paperwork and other applicable documents.
• Enters information into applicable court databases and/or other computerized systems to collect and maintain court records and information in assigned area of responsibility and process court motions.
• Prepares, records, and/or maintains information, to include verifying files and information for accuracy and ensuring appropriate corrections.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness • 79% employer-paid health and prescription insurance • Dental and vision insurance plans available to purchase • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, available to purchase • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support • Flex Spending (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Financial Security • 156% state-matched of the first 4.8% contribution to retirement plan • FREE $20,000 Life Insurance Policy • Optional Life Insurance and AD&D available to purchase
• Paid Time Off & Leave • 13 paid holidays annually • Paid vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately • Military leave and Funeral/Bereavement leave
• Professional Growth • Paid training to develop your skills • Free continuing education credits to maintain professional certifications • Access to specialized courses through Judicial Branch Education • Opportunity for bilingual pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED