Deputy Court Clerk I (Camera Radar/Red Light)

POSITION TITLE: Deputy Court Clerk I (Camera Radar/Red Light) (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)

REQUISITION #: req7697

DEPARTMENT: Municipal Court

LOCATION: 215 OFFICE BLDG

BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU) View Classifications & Benefits

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular

ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $39,895.00 - 59,843.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)

ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $42,000.00 - 52,000.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)

SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 7/11/2024.

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Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?

• Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, children) - eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire

• Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires

• Retirement + company contributions - after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting

• Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both

• Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance

• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability

• Wellness program, workout facilities

• Employee/family onsite health clinic

• Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility

• Collaborative work environment

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Job Summary

The Camera Radar Court Clerk I position performs entry-level court clerical/technical administrative support duties, including data entry, payment processing, monitoring, and maintaining court documentation for cases. The ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced and changing environment as well as communicate accurate information and provide documents to internal and external customers regarding court processes and proceedings is vitally important. This role will manage the in-person and virtual scheduling for all court hearings and trials, the administrative processing of court cases, pretrial preparation, and the adjudication of Camera Radar/Red Light (CRRL) violations. Other tasks include processing customer payments, cash handling, communication related to the Camera Radar/Red Light Program, and working with external partners to resolve questions and issues as needed. In addition to CRRL court clerk duties, this position may also assist with Deputy Court Clerk I and bailiff responsibilities as needed.

The ideal candidate will have one year of customer service experience (phone and/or in-person) and at least one year of work or educational experience with math and handling cash, data entry, and using appropriate safety precautions in interactions with co-workers and clients.

Municipal Court is considered a Special Place of Public Trust, and therefore, all court positions are held to a standard of conduct (on and off duty as applicable) that promotes public confidence in the integrity and impartiality of the judicial system. These standards include, but are not limited to, upholding the constitutions and laws of the United States of America, the State of Colorado, and local City of Fort Collins ordinances, policies, and procedures. Interested candidates should know that felony convictions and some misdemeanor convictions will prevent them from performing the essential job functions in some positions within Municipal Court.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Serve the public with respect, concern, confidentiality, courtesy, and responsiveness in the performance of all duties providing procedural assistance as needed without giving legal advice.

• Provides exceptional customer service to all inquiries via telephone, in person, or email.

• Processes dispositions on cases, accurately applies customer payments and maintains a cash drawer, assists customers in preparing and adjusting payment arrangements, and changing court dates.

• Utilize data entry skills to process numerous requests to update case files and case management records and preparing and entering new citations in the computer system.

• Maintains court records.

• Maintains, monitors and tracks open cases through completion.

• May assist and perform duties of Deputy Court Clerk II clerk(s) because of absence or due to demanding workloads and/or cross training purposes.

• Monitor the trial and arraignment dockets.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Management Responsibilities

No

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.

• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.

• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.

• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in computer entry

• Ability to use judicial/law enforcement, word processing, and spreadsheet software.

• Ability to communicate effectively, knowledgeably, professionally to provide clear and accurate information and explain court policies and procedures.

• Ability to learn multiple software systems.

• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to accurately schedule and provide defendant, case, and hearing information.

• Basic math skills.

• General office equipment operations.

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Excellent organization skills.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to learn and clearly explain court procedures.

• Strong communication skills and conflict management skills.

• Ability to translate (Spanish to English) helpful, but not required.

Required Qualifications

MinimumPreferredHigh School Diploma or GED

Experience Requirements

• One year of extensive customer service experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

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Deputy Court Clerk I

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Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.

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