GENERAL SUMMARY

The purpose of this classification is to process, track and issue warrants and perform related administrative functions for the Civil and Magistrate Courts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Act as a judicial officer: serves and assists as clerk for various courtroom proceedings; conducts probable cause hearings; reviews applications; takes sworn statements; determines sufficiency to issue arrest warrant; and maintains related documentation and files. Receives, reviews, prepares and/or processes department documents such as felony and misdemeanor criminal warrants, civil orders, or other department documentation: verifies, completes and/or codes required information; enters and updates information into department databases; creates new spreadsheets/files; and purges old data as appropriate; makes copies and distributes as appropriate; maintains copies in department manual files.

Performs customer service functions:

answers telephones; provides assistance, requested documents and information regarding criminal histories, warrant types, status and processing, court procedures, fees, etc.; takes and relays messages and/or directs calls to appropriate personnel; and returns calls as necessary.

Performs general clerical tasks:

copies and distributes correspondence, memoranda, reports and other related Operates Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) and other computer systems to enter, identify, retrieve, and/or update criminal information: enters, obtains, validates and provides warrants, criminal history or other information as requested; initiates/retrieves computerized messages to/from national and state agencies; deletes recalled warrants or expunges warrants per established procedures. Accepts payments and records receipt of same; balances cash drawer; prepares deposit; and forwards reports and monies as appropriate. Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

Requirements:

Education:

High school diploma or GED is required

Experience:

Two (2) years of experience providing customer service administrative support in a court system, law enforcement, or corrections agency; or any equivalent training in the criminal justice system

Licensing/Certification:

Must be or qualify to become a certified Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) and National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Operator and maintain certifications.

•Due to required certifications, candidates with felony convictions are ineligible to be hired as a Warrants Clerk

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PERFORMANCE APTITUDES

Data Utilization:

Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.

Human Interaction:

Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.

Equipment:

Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal:

Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and

Math:

Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. May include counting, recording of counts, and basic measuring.

Functional Reasoning:

Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

Situational Reasoning:

Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

Physical Abilities:

Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

Sensory Requirements:

Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors:

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Potential exposure to confrontational situations.

Compensation:

33,300.80