Justice Court Clerk or Justice Court Clerk Trainee

Salary :

$0.00 Annually

Location :

Maricopa AZ 85139, AZ

Job Type:

Full-Time

Job Number:

202400152

Department:

Justice Court - Western- Maricopa

Opening Date:

05/14/2024

Closing Date:

6/22/2024 11:59 PM Arizona

Description

Purpose. Reward. Balance.

Have you ever wondered if you are truly contributing toward something meaningful? If you're looking for something more rewarding that isn't based on profits, consider serving the community you live in.

Public service is a fulfilling career choice; not only does it provide an immense sense of purpose it also impacts you financially as well. We may not be the most competitive on salary, but we offer an amazing value to our employees including highly sought after retirement plans and extremely affordable benefit costs. In the long run, Pinal County is an excellent choice to fulfill your heart and soul along with funding your retirement!

Pinal County paves the way to work/life balance. Where else can you find

paid sabbaticals

every five years plus generous paid time off?

Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU. Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job. Check out all of our benefit offerings:

An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work Life Balance.

Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
After Three (3) Years of Service 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually

After Five (5) Years of Service 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually

Ten Paid Holidays

+

One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish

13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One

Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
Two Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service

Three Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service

Four Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service

Four Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service

Comprehensive Wellness Program
Quarterly Wellness Challenges

Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite

Vaccination Clinics

Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events

Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite

Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite

Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online

Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi

Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions -

Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!

Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
Some Medical Plans with

Zero Employee Premium Cost

Dental and Vision Plans

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Alternative Work Schedules

Telehealth

Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of Education

Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options

Civil Service Leave

VanPool Options

Short-Term Disability -

Employer Paid

Basic Life Insurance -

Employer Paid

Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses

Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance

Plus, work with an amazing team of people who are committed to making Pinal County a great place for its citizens and its employees.

Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU. Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job. Read more about the position and see if it is a good match for you:

THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR BOTH JUSTICE COURT CLERK AND JUSTICE COURT CLERK TRAINEE. THE POSITION AND SALARY WILL BE DETERIMINED BASED ON APPLICANTS QUALIFICATIONS, IF SELECTED.

JOB SUMMARY - JUSTICE COURT CLERK

PAY GRADE 06

SALARY RANGE - $36,157 - $54,236
Under general supervision, perform routine to advanced work providing customer service, processing court documents and files, and perform clerical and record-keeping duties for the Justice Courts.

JOB SUMMARY - JUSTICE COURT CLERK TRAINEE

PAY GRADE 05

SALARY RANGE - $33,172 - $49,758

Under close supervision, perform basic work in assisting customers, processing court documents and files and performing basic clerical duties and data entry for the Justice Court. This is an entry level, trainee position. Upon successful completion of the probationary period and after the one-year training period, individuals in this classification are eligible for a non-competitive promotion to the Justice Court Clerk position.

Example of Duties

TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES - JUSTICE COURT CLERK:

Staff the front counter, assist the public, answer questions regarding cases, process mail, and issue receipts for payments.
Enter citations, warrants, complaints, motions, and felonies, input Orders of Protection, Injunctions Against Harassment, and enter information for new and individual cases in the computer system.
Schedule cases on court calendar and pull and file cases in the correct location.
Verify and accept citations, verify appearance times for officers, and research specific case information.
Preserve and maintain court records according to State Statute and AZ Rules of Court Procedure.
Process documents, monitor compliance, and organize the court calendar.
Report to MVD.
Monitor defendant's compliance with court orders and issue Order to Show Cause accordingly.
Issue and validate warrants.
Assist the public with proper documents and orders from the bench and monitor court recordings.
Research and resolve customer inquiries.
Give routine information regarding court procedures upon request.
Perform general clerical duties in civil, criminal and traffic cases.
Prepare subpoenas and claims for signature.
Process traffic and criminal citations.
Answers questions from Justice Court Clerk Trainees and provide information and tools and positive customer interaction.
May lead and train Justice Court Clerk Trainees.
Process and assist in Civil Traffic case disposition.
To promote and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.
Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
Perform other related duties as required.
TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES - JUSTICE COURT CLERK TRAINEE:

Staff the front counter, assist the public, and answer routine questions regarding cases, process mail, and issue receipts for payments.
Assist with entering citations, warrants, complaints, motions, and felonies, input Orders of Protection, Injunctions Against Harassment, and enter information for new and individual cases in the computer system.
Schedule cases on court calendar and pull and file cases in the correct location.
Verify and accept citations, verify appearance times for officers, and research specific case information.
Preserve and maintain court records according to State Statute and AZ Rules of Court Procedure.
Assist with processing documents, monitoring compliance, and organizing the court calendar.
Report to MVD.
Assist with monitoring defendant's compliance with court orders and issuing Order to Show Cause accordingly.
Assist with issuing and validating warrants.
Assist the public with proper documents and orders from the bench and monitor court recordings.
Research and resolve customer inquiries.
Give routine information regarding court procedures upon request.
Perform general clerical duties in civil, criminal and traffic cases.
Assist with preparing subpoenas and claims for signature.
Process traffic and criminal citations.
To promote and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.
Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK - JUSTICE COURT CLERK:

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Six (6) months of customer service and computer experience
One (1) year experience as a Justice Court Clerk, Trainee, or equivalent.
Relevant education may substitute for the customer service and computer related experience.
Ability to become appointed as a Civil Traffic Hearing Officer (CTHO).
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK - JUSTICE COURT CLERK TRAINEE:

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Six (6) months of customer service and computer experience.
Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.
Preferred Qualifications :

Valid Arizona State Driver's License.
Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Skill in operating computer systems and basic software applications.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to provide effective customer service and deal tactfully and courteously with the public.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work is sedentary requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. The work also requires the ability to finger, grasp, handle, reach, perform repetitive motion, speak, hear, stand, stoop, walk, and demonstrate visual and mental acuity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:
We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications.

The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.

Pinal County offers some of the best benefits in Arizona! We offer a wide range of employee benefits. You can details about our organizations benefit program or you can review the list below:

An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work Life Balance.

Paid Vacation And Sick Leave

15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
After Three (3) Years of Service 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually

After Five (5) Years of Service 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually

Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish

13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One

Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
Two Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service

Three Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service

Four Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service

Four Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service

Comprehensive Wellness Program
Quarterly Wellness Challenges

Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite

Vaccination Clinics

Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events

Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite

Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite

Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online

Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi

Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!

Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost

Dental and Vision Plans

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Alternative Work Schedules

Telehealth

Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of Education

Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options

Civil Service Leave

VanPool Options

Short-Term Disability - Employer Paid

Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid

Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses

Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance

Plus, work with an amazing team of people who are committed to making Pinal County a great place for its citizens and its employees (Above listed benefits are in effect as of January 7, 2024)