Part-Time Court Clerk

A successful candidate will play an active role in the City of College Park’s existing operational success. This position is responsible for a variety of clerical and technical duties including data entry and verification, report compiling and production and operation of a PC network

Independent judgment is required to identify, select and apply the most appropriate available guidelines and procedures as well as interpret precedents. This provides support for the Court Administrator, Chief Clerk, the Judges, Prosecutors, Attorneys, and other agencies as warranted.

• Manage and maintain all court records in accordance with Federal and State Law, Municipal Code, GCIC and NCIC
• Track court case to include citations, arrest records, case resets, attorney entries and motion, dispositions, and other court papers. 
• Oversee court sessions, prepares court docket, criminal and driver histories needed for judgment, aid the Presiding Judge, as well as the solicitor and public defender.
• Enter, scan and files tickets.
• Record case information, dispositions in Courtware (Court Management System and GCIC (Computerized Criminal History)
• Submit Convictions to Department of Driver Serves via GCEPS
• Prepare Bind-Over for jury Trials, enter citations, prepare subpoenas, warrants and various correspondence for court.
• Research and respond to request for information via Open Records Act. 
• Assist the public in a customer serve capacity by providing information/assistance regarding court proceedings, procedures, documentation, fine payments, case status and police services. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that logically relate to the position.

• Must be able to become GCIC certified within 160 days.
• Knowledge of the operation of general office equipment including calculator, computer keyboard, computer word processing or other programs, telephone, telephone console, or copy machine as required.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn the department's rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of all municipal functions, contacts, and activities of various departments.
• Ability to understand and follow quickly and accurately oral and written instructions.
• Ability to understand and apply available guidelines to varied operational requirements, and to follow clearly stated oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate, meet, and deal with the public and employees in a pleasant, courteous manner.
• Ability to accurately record and transfer data from one source to another and to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to maintain alphabetical and chronological files.
• Ability to work independently without specific instructions.
• Must be able to use tact and courtesy in dealing with the public.
• Must be able to analyze and evaluate procedures and work processes and exercise appropriate judgment in establishing priorities and work methods.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships and deal effectively and courteously with others, to work independently and in team settings.
• Must be able to type or use a personal computer with word processing and related software and to enter and retrieve information with reasonable speed and accuracy. 
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling objects of average weight up to fifty (50) pounds, standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
• Note: In compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), those functions of the job which are identified as essential are required to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. Requests to facilitate the performance of essential functions will be given careful consideration.

• High School diploma. Prefer completion of related college course work; a minimum of three (3) years related experience; Bookkeeping and/or accounting experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience in communicating with diverse communities, and in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, as well as knowledge and understanding of the organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures.
• Extensive hours and weekends will be required at times.
• Pre-Employment screening is required: criminal background check and drug testing.