Deputy Court Clerk

About the role

Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation.

City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values – Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE).

Responsibilities

Under general supervision of the Court Administrator or designee, this position is responsible for providing assistance in the municipal court system regarding citations and or Class C Misdemeanors.

• Input and assemble offenses and citations.
• Accept payments in person at customer service counter, by mail or after-hours deposits and posts payments in computer database.
• Receive and post bonds in computer database.
• Assist public with questions or concerns regarding citations, payment plans, court dates.
• Provide requested information for military and handgun applicants regarding Class C charges.
• Issue warrants and probable causes for Judge’s signature.
• Enter and clear warrants on TLETS as assigned.
• Issue court summons.
• Assign, record and enter initial appearance dates and preliminary hearing dates.
• Responsible for in-house collections.
• Assess the eligibility of a defendant for a payment plan; creates, monitors, and enforces the payment plans to ensure timely compliance with judicial court orders.
• Receive written and oral requests, complaints, and inquiries, and follow through with details, when necessary act as receptionist.
• Answer telephone and screen calls; relay messages and instructions.
• Post and maintain records.
• Receive and deliver mail.
• Read documents and computer screens.
• Communicate effectively with the public via correspondence, email, telephone and in person.
• Provide customer service at public service desks and/or courtroom.
• Perform clerical duties, filing, typing, faxing, etc.
• Prepare courtroom for court sessions.
• Prepare end of the day cash report and deliver cash deposit, responsible for balancing cash drawer.
• Comply with all written City policies and procedures.
• Adhere to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures.

Requirements

General expectations for all employees include learning and demonstrating an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected, contributing to a positive work culture, maintaining regular and reliable attendance, and ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team.

• Ability to contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
• Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and two (2) years previous experience and/or training. Must obtain Level One CMCC Certification within 18 months of employment.

• Bilingual preferred
• Prior collections experience
• Level One CMCC Certification
• NCIC/TCIC Certification

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided.
• Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.
• Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources.
• Ability to calculate, compute, summate, and/or tabulate data and/or information.
• Ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations.
• Ability to use good decision-making skills.
• Ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Benefits

Must pass a drug screen and background check. Must have Class C Texas Driver’s License.

Pay

No information provided.

Schedule

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