Assistant Court Rep I - City of Denton : Job Details

Responsible for assisting the public as a Deputy Court Clerk for the City of Denton.Essential Functions:Informs the public of options to resolve and dispose of Class C misdemeanors, accepts pleas and processes payments from the public for various types of citations including traffic, parking, city ordinance and state law violations filed in the City of Denton Municipal Court.Provides assistance with telephone inquiries to assist defendants in the resolution of cases.Processes defendant requests and payments sent by mail, email, online (ODR) or in person.Processes and handles information and monies by entering and updating case records, processing incoming and outgoing mail, posting transactions, verifying payments, balancing cash drawers, and reconciling and preparing bank deposits.Affirms and files affidavits submitted for driver's safety, deferred dispositions and other documents filed by defendants or their attorneys.Performs various clerical duties, utilizing standard office equipment to include: filing, scanning, photocopying, preparing case files, scheduling court dates, and other word processing.Receives defendant information, verifies personal contact information on defendants needing extensions for payments.Monitors the intercom and utilizes court system to check in defendants into the office.Cross trains and rotates duties with other Assistant Court Representatives.Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance.Additional Duties:Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:High school diploma or GED equivalent.Two years' experience in a Municipal Court environment.ORAny combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job.Core Competencies:Ability to get along with customers and co-workers.Ability to effectively communicate with irate and/or emotional customers.Preferences:Bilingual in Spanish and English.Level 1 certification through TMCEC.Fast and accurate data entry skills.Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills.Prior experience with imaging system.Knowledge and experience in the Incode Court software.Two years' experience in customer service working directly with the public.Two years' experience in cashiering.Conditions of Employment:Must pass a drug test, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check.Must be able to work from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday.Must be able to obtain a level 1 Court Clerk Certification within two years of employment.Must meet and maintain the Civilian Hiring Standards of the Denton Police Department.Physical Requirements:Overall Strength Demands: The italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.Sedentary - lifting no more than 10 pounds.Light - lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds.Medium - lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds.Heavy - lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds.Very Heavy - lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds.Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.Codes for how often :Y = YesN = NoE = extensive (100-70%)M = moderate (60-30%)I = infrequent (20-10%)A = almost never (Task: Code:Standing: ISitting: EWalking: ALifting: ICarrying: IPushing/Pulling: AOverhead Work: MFine Dexterity: EKneeling: MCrouching: MCrawling: ABending: ITwisting: IClimbing: IBalancing: IVision: EHearing: ETalking: EVideo Display: EOther:Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:The essential functions of this position require the use of computer, calculator, scanning devices, staple puller, stapler, pen, various file stamps, copier, credit card processor, and telephone.Environmental Factors:The essential functions of this position are performed in a small office with workstation, computer, and file cabinets.This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.ADA/EOE/ADEA#J-18808-Ljbffr