Deputy Clerk II - Justice of the Peace, Pct. #5

The Deputy Clerk II performs a variety of clerical and administrative work for the assigned department. The employee is responsible for handling telephone communications with the public to answer questions and processing documents and files pertaining to department functions. Scans and archives documents, files, and records as necessary. Utilizes computerized data entry equipment and various word processing, spreadsheet, and/or file maintenance programs to enter, store, and/or retrieve information as requested or otherwise necessary. Answers phones, emails, and walk-in inquiries as necessary; directs customer questions to the appropriate employee as necessary. Opens, sends, and distributes mail as necessary. Regular and punctual attendance is required. Sets Criminal Bench and Jury Trials and make decisions regarding the court docket schedule. Process all Class C misdemeanors filed by law enforcement agencies including, receipt payments, issuing warrants, scheduling court proceedings, and preparing judicial orders for the Justice of the Peace Office. Assist the Judge during Criminal trials by gathering documents for the plaintiff or defendants and assist with other trials as needed. Deposits cash bond payments weekly, balances Clerk I's cash drawers daily and completes the daily deposits. Assists Deputy Clerk I with answering questions and handling escalated customer service issues if the supervisor is not available. Assist with voiding transitions if the supervisor is not available. Performs other related duties as required. High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of one year of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required. Completion of some college-level coursework preferred. To ensure proper delivery of emails please add jobs@dentoncounty.gov to your email safe list.