Salary
$17.19 Hourly
Location
Municipal Court, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Department
Municipal Court
Opening Date
10/21/2024
Closing Date
11/4/2024 11:59 PM Central
FLSA
Non-Exempt
- Description
- Benefits
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Job Description
GENERAL PURPOSE
To perform a wide variety of specialized administrative duties in support of the municipal court including the initiation and processing of warrants and capias pro fines and the maintenance of legal documents, correspondence and statistics; provide information and assistance to the public.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Employee has no supervisory responsibilities.
Essential Duties
Learns, and correctly interprets, and applies the laws, codes, policies and procedures related to the processing of criminal court cases.
Reviews case files to determine which cases should be processed for warrants.
Reviews case files to determine which cases should be summoned for show cause hearings.
Processes probable cause affidavits, arrest warrants, and capias pro fine writs.
Identifies and reports delinquent cases to collections and Department of Public Safety.
Assists the public in person, by mail/email and by telephone including retrieving information and files and providing complex information to defendant’s regarding their criminal court case.
Compiles, types, records and files and scans a wide variety of court records including summons, warrants, and complaints.
Assist with scheduled warrant round-ups.
Administers oaths.
Assist in the courtroom as needed.
Relieves the Defendant Services counter during lunches, breaks, and during staff shortages.
Scans court documents into the court system.
Operates a computer terminal and printer to type, enter, modify and retrieve a wide variety of court documents, reports, records, letters and other material.
Ability to make sound judgments and decisions.
Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in the Department and City attendance policies and procedures; ensures all behaviors comply with the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations.
May serve on a variety of employee committees.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Graduation from high school or equivalent; and
- Two (2) years prior work experience in clerical, secretarial, paralegal or administrative work; or
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Working knowledge of computer applications.
- Considerable knowledge of general office procedures; working knowledge of legal language and legal procedures.
- Skill in operation of the listed tools and equipment.
- Ability to communicate effectively on a one-to-one basis with the public; ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, officials and the public; ability to work under pressure and/or frequent interruptions.
- Ability to maintain accurate records; ability to type and enter data accurately.
- Ability to adapt to constant change.
- Maintains regular and punctual attendance.
Supplemental Information
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Personal computer, including spreadsheet and word processing software; central Municipal Court computer system; telephone; 10-key calculator; typewriter; copy and fax machines.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
At City of Killeen, we are committed to your health and well-being. We are proud to provide you and your family with valuable and significant benefits.
We all work together to make City of Killeen a success, and our teamwork extends to your benefits. Your health and well-being are important to us, so we provide benefit options to make your and your family’s lives better. Together, let’s invest in you.
The City of Killeen offers the following Benefits to full time employees:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Benefits
- Medical, Vision Dental
- Health Savings Account/ Flexible Spending Account
- TMRS
- 457 Deferred Retirement Account
- Short Term/Long Term Disability
- Accident/ Critical Illness/ Hospital Indemnity Supplemental Benefits
For more benefit information, visit www.killeentexas.gov
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Which best describes your level of education? If you are extended a job offer, you will be required to provide proof of your education before you can begin work.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Some College
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- None of the above
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How many years of work experience do you have in performing clerical, secretarial, paralegal, or administrative duties?
- None
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years or more
Required Question
Agency City of Killeen
Address 718 N. 2nd Street
Suite B
Killeen, Texas, 76541
Phone 254-501-7687
Website http://www.killeentexas.gov/