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Company : City Of Leawood Kansas
Salary : $20.21 an hour
Location : Kansas

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What's it like to work as an agile professional in a municipal court?

Do you want to continue to learn and grow in your experience, training and education?

The City of Laredo, Kansas is seeking a new mayor.
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Why should I apply to be a part of the municipal court team at the City of Leawood as a court clerk?

  • The city of Leawood is in an exciting and dynamic period of internal growth, and we are looking at ways to increase the municipal court system.
  • The municipal court team challenges and supports each other to grow personally and professionally.
  • The municipal court team strives for excellence in their service to each other, their employees, the governing body and ultimately the citizens of Leawood.

Additional Information: The City of Leawood offers career development opportunities in which the employee could increase their experience, training, and pay. The position is eligible to receive merit based pay increases every year (merit increase up to 3.9% increase) and opportunities to continue to grow in the Municipal Court field. Employees also receive a Time In Service Bonus every three years of employment on their anniversary date equal to 5% of their annual salary.

Summary of the Position: The Court Clerk I is an entry-level position that performs a variety of clerical and customer service duties in support of the Municipal Court. Responsibilities include case processing, records management, retrieval and data entry, processes paperwork, assisting violators and/or their representatives and collects fines for traffic violations and complaints. Assists the public by answering questions over the phone or in person about court dates, court proceedings and policies and fine schedules.

General Overview of Responsibilities:

  • Provides administrative support, information and direction to employees of the municipal court department, public and outside agencies regarding judicial procedures, appearances and fines. Responds appropriately to inquiries regarding these cases.
  • Maintains and updates confidential departmental files, including but not limited to court citations, fingerprinting records, and correspondence with the public.
  • Enters court activities into electronic and hard-copy court files, enters conviction and sentencing data, and processes new tickets to achieve complete and accurate court records.
  • Assists in daily courtroom activities, including ticket correspondence, processing e-payments, and coordination of daily mail activities and any follow up activities. They also complete division paperwork and ensure proper paperwork has been entered and filed with the required state agencies.
  • Responsible for entering information into the city's court software and ensuring that information is complete and accurate. Information entered includes, but is not limited to, court citations, tickets and fees.
  • Processes payment transactions regarding payments of court fines and fees, ensuring that assessed financial penalties are accurate on a daily basis. Assists in balancing cash drawers and checking the accuracy level.
  • Provides direct substitution for absent clerks, and ensures that all duties are completed and deadlines are met.
  • As a court records clerk, I may serve as the court's clerk.
  • Can assist in fingerprinting during municipal court sessions.

Minimum Requirements:

Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. One (1) year of experience in a Court Clerk or Police Communication Officer or equivalent experience, preferred. Must have or be able to obtain REJIS and NCIC certification within six months of hire. Must be able to obtain any other required authorization to access criminal history record information as may be required from various governing agencies. Must possess a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record per the City’s drivers For the business use of vehicles. policy throughout employment with the City.

Through Friday, October 6, 2023, accept applications.
Starting Rate of Pay: $20.21 / hourly
(This is a non-exempt benefits eligible position.)

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