New Job Senior Court Operations Specialist In Oregon

Job Summary

Make an impact:
The Role and Purposes of Salem Municipal Court is to do individual justice in individual cases, provide a neutral forum for the resolution of legal disputes within the scope of the court’s limited jurisdiction, and provide a formal record of legal status. The vision of the Municipal Court is to serve the enduring goal of fair and impartial justice through innovation and education, and by empowering individual and community solutions. If you are an individual that is interested in the court as a career choice and possess the attributes of multitasking, being detail oriented, dependable, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment that is challenging with a variety of job duties and responsibilities, then consider this position as a profession.

Learn and grow:
The Municipal Court is a separate arm of City government. This position is a second level classification that is responsible for more complex cases involving criminal misdemeanor charges. Criminal dockets include Arraignments, Motions, Show Cause Hearings, Entry of Pleas, Jury Trials, Status Hearings, and Sentencing.

What you will do:
The Senior Court Operations Specialist performs a variety of complex administrative and clerical duties to support court operations and the legal process. This includes working in the courtroom on a rotational basis during court proceedings to support multiple judges and interacting with prosecution and defense attorneys, language interpreters, defendants, and other internal staff. Court employees are required to initiate, maintain, and preserve defendant records of court actions and maintain confidential records for financial, personal, medical, and law enforcement information. Other work includes but is not limited to monitoring probation, community service verification, issue and recall arrest warrants, initiate payment plans for defendants, and work with the police department or jail facilities. This position requires the ability to be detailed oriented and maintain concentration for a long period of time. Due to the nature of work and duties you may perform, the ideal candidate for this position must be able to process all records and court documents at an 80 percent or higher accuracy rating.

What can we offer you for all your hard work?

• 5% Bilingual incentive for qualifying candidate.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
• Competitive pay.
• Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%.
• Opportunity for voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b account.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Voluntary long-term care.
• Employee wellness program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee health clinic.
• Position schedule is in person Monday-Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

What are the minimum qualifications?

• Must pass a pre-employment background check.
• High School diploma or G.E.D, and three years of increasingly responsible experience of a general clerical nature involving a high volume of public contact and processing financial, administrative, or legal documents, or any combination of experience and training that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the essential job functions.
• Must pass the criminal background check necessary to obtain Criminal Justice Information System clearance and Law Enforcement Data Systems (LEDS) certification within 30 days of hire and maintain certification throughout employment in the Municipal Court Division.

Preferred skills:

• Bilingual -English/Spanish, English/Pacific Islander preferred.
• Previous experience using Law Enforcement Data Systems (LEDS) preferred.
• Previous court or legal office experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS), Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) regulations, Salem Revised Code (SRC), traffic violations and correlating processes preferred.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Experience working with a variety of in person contact and providing excellent customer service.
• Accurate documentation.
• Demonstrated accurate written communication
• Ability to defuse emotional or stressful interactions in a diverse population.

Where can I find out more about the position?

To learn more about Salem Municipal Court please visit our website at: https://www.cityofsalem.net/government/municipal-court/city-of-salem-municipal-court

How can I apply?
The City of Salem invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone. The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to, and learning from each other, we are better able to serve the community.

Hiring managers do not have access to view resumes as part of the application review process, please make sure to include how you meet the qualifications outlined in the class specification in your application. Qualified candidates will be invited to participate in testing for the position. The testing will take approximately 1 hour 30 minutes and evaluate job related knowledge and abilities using a computer. Candidates scoring as qualified will be invited to a panel interview and role play exercise for final candidate selection.

Applicants that meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above but not selected for this position may be placed on an eligibility list, and candidates may be hired from the list. Eligibility lists are valid for six months. The City will send email notifications to eligible candidates about potential hiring opportunities so please ensure your email settings accept our system generated email notifications.

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For benefits information, please, go to:

https://www.cityofsalem.net/government/jobs/employment-information/afscme-general-service-employee-benefits