Senior Municipal Court of Record Clerk

City of San Antonio•78207, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, this position is responsible for providing support, guidance, and training to a group of employees in an assigned section who perform a variety of clerical and/or technical duties in support of Municipal Courts. This role exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.

Requirements

Two (2) years of college from an accredited college or university.
Two (2) years of general office or administrative experience to include one (1) year of lead work experience.
Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.
Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions.
Valid Class 'C' Texas Driver's License.
Valid Texas Crime Information Center and National Crime Information Center (TCIC/NCIC) Certification within one (1) year of employment and re-certified yearly.
Must maintain Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System Access (TLETS) eligibility for continued employment in position (TLETS provides access to TCIC and NCIC).
Must obtain the Municipal Court Clerk Certification, Level II, within eighteen (18) months of date of hire.
Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position with or without accommodations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Criminal Justice.
4 years of being in a lead or supervisor position.
Municipal Court Clerk Certification Level I.
Ability to become a Notary Public in the State of Texas.

Responsibilities

Provides the direction and guidance of work activities including assigning, monitoring, and reviewing the tasks and duties performed by employees in assigned section.
Trains employees on policies, procedures, and methods used in assigned section.
Ensures calculations and collection of fees, fines, and court costs received are based on judicial orders, and are in compliance with state laws and City ordinances.
Assists in the formulation of policies and procedures for the assigned department; ensures compliance with current City and department rules and regulations.
Performs general administrative support functions.
Responds to inquiries from the general public, attorneys, police, and other agencies.
Researches, compiles and analyzes data for special projects and various reports; prepares reports outlining progress of projects; documents, problems and issues.
May participate in the preparation of the division budget; assists with monitoring and reviewing expenditures; provides information to appropriate department staff.
May oversee the proper discarding of archived files for the Municipal Courts.
May organize and maintain filing systems; maintain records related to specific areas of assignment.
May respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
Reviews National Crime Information Center, Texas Crime Information Center, Texas Department of Public Safety (NCIC/TCIC/DPS) databases for criminal histories, warrant records and driving records.
Updates NCIC/TCIC databases with warrant records and conviction records reported to DPS.
Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.