Deputy Court Clerk

Deputy Court Clerk Salary $49,311.46 - $55,475.39 Annually Location Bismarck, ND Job Type Full-Time Job Number 202600022 Department Municipal Court Opening Date 03/09/2026 Closing Date 3/20/2026 11:59 PM Central FLSA Non-Exempt Description Benefits Questions Job Description This position provides clerical and customer service support for the operations of the municipal court. Examples of Duties

• Enters complaints and issues summonses; attaches required reports to cases; processes pleas and schedules trial dates; enter dispositions; finalizes cases following court appearances; prepares payment schedules; forwards cases to District Court for jury trials.
• Answers telephones and greets visitors; provides information and assistance.
• Processes payments.
• Issues suspension notices and court summonses for non-payment; issues tow warrants.
• Sets trial dates; issues warrants; enters dismissals.
• Checks people in for court; assists defendants with paperwork.
• Reviews sentences with defendants; sets up payment plans; processes payments.
• Prepares a variety of regular and special reports.
• Performs related duties. Minimum Qualifications
• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years. Supplemental Information
• Knowledge of Municipal Court policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
• Skill in the use of modern office equipment.
• Skill in the provision of customer services.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in dealing with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

City of Bismarck Benefits Summary 01 Do you have a high school diploma or GED? Yes No 02 How many years of clerical experience do you have? None 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years or more 03 How many years of customer service experience do you have? None 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years or more 04 How many years of experience do you have working with the general public? None 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years or more 05 How many years of data entry experience do you have? None 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years or more 06 How many years of record-keeping or cataloging experience do you have? None Less than 1 year 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years or more 07 How many years of work experience do you have multi-tasking several work duties at one time? None 1 year 2 years 3 years or more 08 How many years of experience do you have receipting funds? None 1 years 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years or more Required Question Employer Bismarck, City of (ND) Address 221 North 5th Street PO Box 5503 Bismarck, North Dakota, 58506 Phone 701-355-1333 Website https://www.bismarcknd.gov/