Deputy Court Clerk presso City of Wylie, TX

About the Department

Why work for the City of Wylie? 
The reason we exist is to serve our residents and guests.  By combining our unique talents to ensure the preservation of the small town feel of our area, we are committed to building and sustaining a safe community where economic development and neighborhood enrichment can flourish while creating an unparalleled experience for all.
 
How we accomplish our mission:
Leveraging the diversity of our workforce to continually think and do things differently, the City of Wylie invests in the development of our employees by providing them with a working environment that serves to enhance their personal happiness and elevate their professional goals.

Are you looking for a way to give back to your community? Are you detail oriented? The City of Wylie Municipal Court is seeking a Deputy Court Clerk. The selected applicant will maintain court records, assist the Judge and Prosecutor, assist customers on the telephone and in person at the cashier's window, implement office procedures and does related work as required. Works as part of a team.

Supervision is provided by the Court Administrator.  

Salary negotiable within posted range only:  $20.00/hour to $23.00/hour.  Municipal Court works four ten hour days each week.

Position Duties

• Provides customer service to citizens, defendants, parents of defendants, and other parties by phone and in person, i.e. answers questions, takes payments, sets court dates, enters information in computer, prepares payment plans, receives required and/or court ordered documents such a copies of insurance, motor vehicle registration receipt, driving record, etc.
• Assists citizens with information regarding the entire municipal court process, i.e. options available, court procedures, etc.
• Prepares cases for court, processes judgments and dispositions, and enters case information into the court software system.
• Assists Judge and court personnel in the courtroom as needed.
• Prepares and maintains court files, both manual and computerized, including data entry and digital imaging.
• Reviews court files for compliance of Judge's orders and prepares arrest warrants for issuance in cases of noncompliance.
• Runs routine reports from court software system.
• Knowledgeable about the entire municipal court process.
• Generates correspondence and documentation to defendants and attorneys related to court case files such as court summonses, letters, promises to appear, document receipts, etc.
• Reviews work for accuracy and completeness.
• Processes incoming and outgoing mail.
• Assists citizens with general information about the City and its services, and directs inquiries to the appropriate department.
• Receives payments for Municipal Court fines and fees as well as cash bond payments in the form of cash, check, money order, and credit card.
• Communicates effectively and courteously with customers and other City employees.
• Performs as a responsible steward of the public trust and strives for excellence in public service, enhancing the quality of life for all.
• Acts in a civil, respectful manner at all times to management, co-workers and others.
• Other duties as may be assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications

Other Qualifications

PHYSICAL STRENGTH REQUIRED:
Low: Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently or negligible amounts consistently. Requires walking or standing.
 
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED:
Balancing             Bending              Carrying              Crouching                                      
Fine Dexterity       Handling             Hearing              Kneeling             
Lifting                   Pushing/Pulling    Reaching           Sitting
Standing              Talking                 Twisting              Vision                                   
Walking

PRIMARY WORK ENVIRONMENT: Indoors
SHIFT WORK: No                                                      
CALL-OUT: Occasionally 

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