Chief Deputy Clerk / CIS Cashier Clerk

Chief Deputy Clerk / CIS Cashier Clerk

Full Time / 2nd Shift (Hours TBD)

POSITION SUMMARY : The primary purpose of the Customer Service Cashier Clerk is to assist the court and aid the public with information relating to traffic and criminal matters handled by Cleveland Municipal Court. Handles all customers requesting information pertaining to court cases, bond information and the on-goings of court procedures. Also, take care of customers at the Fine and Waiver window, process all the mail that comes in with payments and answer incoming calls concerning court dates and ticket information. Responsible for maintaining records of funds received by the public by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned by the Clerk.

• Motion filings.
• Verification of Warrants / Capias (faxes, radio and phone)
• Pull files for Arraignment Possible Warrant List.
• Writing and setting bonds according to bond schedule provided.
• Daily Audit Bond Release Agreements for accuracy.
• Entering information into computer regarding cases filed with Cleveland Municipal Court, Criminal Division.
• Provides daily customer service to the public, law enforcement agencies, judges, attorneys, bondsman and all court and other personnel.
• Collect money for waiver tickets, court fines and fees and bonds.
• Process waiver tickets and court fines that arrive in the mail.
• Answer traffic ticket information.
• Assist the public by answering questions regarding court regulations and procedures.
• Close and balance cash drawer at end of day and complete the daily balance sheet.
• Responsible for witness voucher payment.
• Process Bureau of Criminal Investigation Incident Tracking Number (ITN) Final Disposition Forms.
• Prepares the docket Jail Arraignment Docket.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE : High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and six months related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CORE COMPETENCIES

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percentages using a calculator.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Note : The work involves sitting or standing for long periods of time, and repetitive motion. The employee must occasionally lift boxes of files weighing up to 50 lbs.; and / or push file cart weighing up to 50 lbs. Some bending stretching may be required.

The City's guiding principles are as follows : Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.