Court Clerk Senior

Job Announcement

The City of Chandler Municipal Court is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Court Clerk Senior. The position is scheduled to work Monday through Friday, from 8 am - 5 pm, with the possibility of working holidays and weekends.

Why work for Chandler?
• Diverse and inclusive environment
• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Accrue 122 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays per year, plus Winter Break at the end of the year
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually, $3,200 for part time employees
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
• Flexible schedule/remote work options (when available)

Who we are
The Chandler Municipal Court is the Judicial Branch of the Chandler city government and is also a part of the Arizona Judicial System. The Chandler Municipal Court serves the public and contributes to the quality of life in our community by fairly, impartially, and promptly administering justice in an effective, efficient, and professional manner.

Chandler Municipal Court processes all criminal and traffic violations, obtains compliance of the court's orders, serves as juvenile hearing officers, facilitates mediation of neighborhood disputes and issues Harassment Injunctions and Orders of Protection.

Who we are looking for
Our new team member will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are looking for someone within this class to perform administrative and operational activities for the Municipal Court in accordance with strict Court policies and procedures, which involve considerable public contact. This position responds to and resolves difficult or sensitive customer inquiries or problems, including dealing with hostility, in a fair, tactful, and professional manner. Work includes processing traffic and criminal charges, training staff, covering other operational teams, handling and accounting for all monetary transactions for the court and determining the defendant's ability to pay court ordered sanctions, and monitoring their compliance of court orders. The position requires great attention to detail and accuracy in recording and understanding and applying court cases and Judge instructions. This class may be required to work weekends and holidays as assigned.

To view the complete job description, please click here .

Minimum qualifications
• A High School Diploma or GED supplemented by some college courses in bookkeeping, accounting, or a related field; and
• 3 years of experience in customer service with frequent public contact, including 2 years of court related experience with cash handling; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Desired qualifications
• Prior court experience.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

This is a regular full-time position, subject to a 6-month probationary period. A register of qualified candidates will be active for 4 months should another position become available.

All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler's policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city's Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.
The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.Closing Date/Time: 7/14/2024 11:59 PM Arizona

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