Deputy Clerk - Criminal/Traffic Division (Full-Time)

Rocky River Municipal Court

Deputy Clerk – Criminal/Traffic (Full-Time)

Reports To: Clerk of Court Salary: $25.00/hr

Shift: 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Monday – Friday FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Overview:

Under direction of the Supervisor, Criminal/Traffic, the Deputy Clerk - Criminal/Traffic Generalist performs clerical and cashiering tasks involved in keeping court case records. The Deputy Clerk - Criminal/Traffic Generalist also assists other staff in the department as needed. The Deputy Clerk -Traffic/Criminal Generalist uses standard office equipment including, but not limited to, the Court’s telephone system, computers, adding machine, copier and fax machines.

The work is performed in a typical office environment where the employee is not generally exposed to adverse environmental conditions. .

Duties:

1. Clerical Duties 60-70%

• Enters data in Henschen to complete and generate various legal forms and form letters including but not limited to:*
• Warrants/Capias, Warrants/Capias Recalls, Warrant Blocks, Driver’s License Forfeitures (DLF), DLF and Warrant Block releases, subpoenas and subpoena requests
• Prisoner processing
• Compact violations
• Continuances
• Bindovers
• Immobilizations
• Suretor notices
• Non-Appearances
• BCI & I cards
• Verifies accuracy of data from tickets for various traffic and criminal offenses
• Generates and forwards form letters to Judges for signatures as needed
• Answers telephone and responds to citizens at office window*
• Responds to questions or concerns from citizens regarding court processes and procedures
• Resolves concerns and complaints from difficult or irate citizens; seeks supervisors’ assistance as needed
• Accepts paperwork from attorneys and delivers to appropriate staff member for processing
• Accepts time to pay payments and guilty waivers; receipts payment in Henschen system

· Performs routine office procedures including filing, typing, faxing, copying, completes routine forms, processes form letters and processes mail

· Assists other Deputy Clerks as needed to ensure efficient operation of the department*

2. Cashiering 25-30%

• Performs various cashiering duties
• Accepts and receipts bond money from defendants and the Police departments of the court’s jurisdiction; receipts traffic violation monies received in mail

3. Court Case Record Keeping 0-5%

• Processes pending court cases*
• Receives and file stamps paperwork pertaining to various court cases
• Retrieves computer record and enters data in Henschen to record actions in cases
• Compares computer and paper records to verify accuracy; reports discrepancies and makes corrections as needed to ensure accuracy of records
• Performs various miscellaneous duties as needed *

* Denotes essential function of the job

Minimum Qualifications:

· A high school diploma or GED

· At least one (1) year of previous experience in a clerical or bookkeeping position; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the skills and abilities necessary to perform the job.

· State issued and valid driver’s license required.

Position will be posted until filled. Applications may be obtained at http://s804876413.onlinehome.us/hr_docs/employment_application.pdf or at Rocky River City Hall. Submit completed application, cover letter and resume, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at:

Michael T. Greco, Director

Human Resources Department

City of Rocky River

21012 Hilliard Boulevard

Rocky River, OH 44116

The City of Rocky River is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay: $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $52,000