Assistant Court Rep I
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SummaryResponsible for assisting the public as a Deputy Court Clerk for the City of Denton.Essential Functions and Other Important DutiesEssential 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.* Process 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 attendanceAdditional Duties:* Performs other duties as assignedJob RequirementsMinimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:* High school diploma or GED equivalent* Two years' experience in a Municipal Court environmentOR* Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the jobCore Competencies:* Ability to get along with customers and co-workers* Ability to effectively communicate with irate and/or emotional customersPreferences:* 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 cashieringConditions 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.Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical RequirementsPhysical 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 poundsPhysical 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 (