Teamsters Clerk III

Dauphin County•Harrisburg, PA

About The Position

The Teamsters Clerk III works in the Dauphin County Clerk of Courts and handles court documents and related customer service. The role receives, reviews, dockets, distributes, scans, images, and files motions, orders, and other electronic and paper documents; prepares court files and commitments for distribution to county and state correctional institutions; collects fees and issues receipts; and assists clients and callers. The employee also maintains records, prepares cases processed through the department, and supports other employees as needed. This is a full-time union/Teamsters position.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or an accredited equivalency program.
Computer and data entry experience.
Rudimentary knowledge of office automation.
Ability to speak and understand English and follow oral and written instructions.
Knowledge of the Pennsylvania Crimes Code, Rules of Criminal Procedure, Vehicle Code, and the criminal justice community in Central Pennsylvania.
Interpersonal skills to work with members of the criminal justice community and Dauphin County government.
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding criminal justice information.
Favorable background check required.
Ability to communicate information, explain procedures, and follow instructions.
Ability to pay close attention to detail, concentrate, multitask, prioritize workload, and meet strict deadlines.
Ability to work as part of a team and individually with minimal supervision.
Ability to view, listen to, analyze, and relay sensitive information that may be graphic.
Ability to sit for long periods, with intermittent standing and walking and occasional bending, twisting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, and reaching.
Ability to perform sedentary work and occasionally lift or carry objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain records.
Receive and review documents for accuracy and completeness.
Type, prepare, and docket cases processed through the department.
Collect fees and issue receipts.
Greet and assist clients at the counter.
Answer phone inquiries or direct questions to the appropriate individuals or departments.
Prepare files for scanning and docketing.
Docket, image, and file electronic and paper documents.
Distribute and docket motions and orders.
Prepare and process state and county commitments for distribution to correctional institutions.
Assist other employees as required and complete other duties as assigned.
Ensure departmental duties are completed accurately and on time.
Operate a computer, scanner, copier, and other office equipment as needed.