Requirements

Education and Experience: High School Diploma, GED, or higher and two (2) years of general clerical experience, including one (1) year of experience in a court or law enforcement environment.

Licenses and Certificates: Valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent from another state by time of appointment.

General Purpose

Under general supervision, coordinate and perform general and clerical duties related to police court operations and auxiliary support services.

Typical Duties

Serve as a liaison between police officers, municipal court, various other courts and attorneys. Involves: Obtain officers master schedule, monthly municipal court schedule, case status information and subpoena for appearance. Notify officer by phone, memo or e-mail of any scheduled pre-trails, trials or cancellations. Receive notification from officers advising of scheduled vacation, training dates or extended unavailability. Maximize court scheduling while officer is on duty to minimize overtime. Notify municipal court when officer will not be available for scheduled appearance. Review and approve or correct court overtime certificates submitted by officers, forward documentation to payroll for payment and maintain totals for monthly report. Notify supervisor of officers' failure to appear for scheduled court appearance. Answer questions from officers regarding overtime payment or payment disputes. Track court schedules and officer’s response to notification and dates officers will not be available in personal computer. Interact with court personnel, attorneys and law enforcement personnel in maintaining court schedule. Assist prosecutors in finding officers for appearance on short notice. Assist in locating officers who are no longer employed by the City. Prepare monthly activity report detailing total number of subpoenas issued, officers notified and overtime cost. Perform other duties for the Auxiliary Support Services Bureau as assigned.

General Information

Test date: An evaluation of education and experience will be conducted on qualified applications.