Municipal Court Technician

About the role

The Municipal Court Technician provides quality customer service while performing clerical duties in the Municipal Court. The Technician must be able to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers, provide courteous service, and remain professional while dealing with all individuals. Each employee must represent the Municipal Court by making ethical decisions in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and the ordinances of the City of Angleton with prudence, integrity, and impartiality.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain the Municipal Court database accurately and efficiently, including monitoring and updating case status as cases proceed through the judicial system.
• Aid with data entry of citations and all other complaints filed in the court.
• Record the case disposition, court orders, and arrangements for payment of court fines.
• Receive and process cash bond payments along with all other documents and paperwork from the police department.
• Follow procedures as scheduled, including preparing an accurate arraignment docket and preparing and mailing court dates and default notices.
• Communicate effectively and courteously with customers.
• Maintain and file pending and closed cases.
• Maintain and balance cash drawer daily.
• Notify defendants and jurors of court appearances.
• Responsible for demonstrating organizational skills and the ability to accurately prioritize work assignments and trials.
• Work with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; accurate keyboarding skills required.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and oral communication skills professionally.
• Work at a fast pace in a high-stress, challenging environment.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Responsible for upholding the Court Clerk's Code of Ethics.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Training

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of general business experience is required.
• Experience working with the public is preferred.
• One-year cashier/teller experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of municipal court functions and procedures is preferred.

Physical Demands

• Frequent sitting, walking, and standing.
• Reaching.
• Twisting, bending, stooping.
• Lifting to 10 lbs.
• Repetitive motion with fingers and hands using computers, calculators, and other office tools.
• Must be able to communicate, hear, and understand face-to-face, over the phone, internet, and radio.
• Public speaking.

Work Environment

• The work environment is usually quiet to moderately noisy.
• This position typically operates from inside an office, cubicle, or building.
• The position may be considered essential in a disaster or emergency and will be required to respond as requested.