Docket Clerk - Houston, United States - Harris County

Harris County

Verified Company

Houston, United States

1 day ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Position Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

Creates hard copy and automated case files for persons placed under the department's supervision.
Maintains the files according to established procedures.
Receives, verifies, and records address, phone, and employment status changes of supervisees.
Notifies supervisees about required court appearances or other appointments.
Verifies court activities related to supervisees and confirms court dates using automated records, court contacts, and official records.
Notifies pretrial officers about noncompliance issues and prepares correspondence informing supervisees about noncompliance issues.
Ascertains the next business day's workflow and assembles necessary files or lists.
Performs data entry necessary to compile the department's monthly and annual reports.
Collects fees and reconciles collections.
Prepares collections for deposit with the County Treasurer and maintains collection records.
Processes required reports according to County Auditor guidelines.
Assists with chainofcustody procedures for urine specimens and processes accompanying paperwork.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements:

All applicants must register and take the
HRRM Clerical Skills Test and
score a minimum of 85% with a typing speed of 45 W.P.M. and 85% accuracy.
Please see testing instructions in the General Information section below

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution.
One (1) year of fulltime paid general office/customer service experience performing some clerical duties.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to handle constant telephone use, and perform repetitive typing, ability to interact continuously with defendants, ability to handle specimen containers.
Ability to type 45 words per minute.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to provide superior customer service under stressful conditions.
Commitment to respect and serving the public.
Must take the HRRM Clerical Skills Test and score a minimum of 85% with a typing speed of 45 w.p.m. with 85% accuracy. Please see General Information for Clerical Testing Instructions.

Additional Requirements:

All new employees are required to present evidence of a TB skin test prior to employment.
Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, all applicants are screened for the presence of illegal drugs.
Ability to obtain clearance based on a criminal history background check.
Upon receiving a new employee badge, you will be required to complete and pass a bilingual proficiency assessment.
Employment is contingent upon passing a criminal background check.

Automatic Disqualification:

Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for any Felony, and any Class A Misdemeanor.
Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for a Class B Misdemeanor, if within the previous 10 years.
Open arrest for any criminal offense (Felony or Misdemeanor).
Family Violence conviction.

Preferences:

General Information:

Click the above link to the HRRM Clerical Skills Test registration page
Click on "Apply" to submit your request for testing
You will have
no more than 5 calendar days to access and complete testing**:
The test may be taken once every 30 days:

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Most recent test scores are retained for up to 6 months

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

Monday

Salary:

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

Continuous interaction with defendants and the public.
Bending to move and store files and reports; repetitive typing; constant telephone use; able to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 20 pounds; handling urine specimen containers.

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
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BENEFITS

Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
The following list of benefits is offered _
_only__ to employees in _
_regular__ _
_(fulltime)__ positions:_
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Wellness Plan
Life Insurance
Longterm disability
Employee Assistance Program
Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service
Accrual rates increase based on years of service
Eleven (11) Countyobserved holidays and one (1) floating holiday
Professi