Records Clerk/Cashier
Location: Beatrice, Gage County Courthouse
The Judicial Branch is a state-funded Branch of Government that offers medical/dental/vision, $20,000 free basic life insurance, state-matched 156% retirement plan, 13 paid holidays, earned paid vacation and sick leave, tuition reimbursement and more!
This classification level performs clerical work under immediate supervision in a county court under the supervision of a clerk magistrate, a clerk of court, or a division manager. Responsibilities may include: performing clerical functions in assigned service area such as criminal/traffic, civil/small claims, or probate, guardian conservator and adoption by responding to routine inquiries; verifying files/information for missing details, accuracy, and distributing to appropriate staff for correction; preparing and processing motions; compiling and maintaining records by sorting, filing, scanning files and related documents; performing data entry, receiving fees/fines and other payments, and performing other performs general office duties.
JOB DUTIES
1. Provides customer service to internal and external customers, which includes answering phones and greeting walk-in visitors, responding to requests for information from staff and/or the general public; answering routine questions.
2. Performs clerical tasks, which includes collecting fees, fines and other payments; receiving, processing, sorting, filing, and/or distributing a variety of correspondence, materials, billings, payments, deliveries, mail, and/drop paperwork and other applicable documents.
3. Enters information into applicable court databases and/or other computerized systems to collect and maintain court records and information in assigned area of responsibility and process court motions.
4. Prepares, records, and/or maintains information, to include verifying files and information for accuracy and ensuring appropriate corrections.
5. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
The above classification responsibilities represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
Requirements / Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.); or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
Knowledge Requirements
- Customer service principles;
- Computers and related software applications;
- Criminal coding concepts;
- Federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations;
- Office procedures, methods, and equipment;
- Data entry techniques;
- Criminal history information.
Skill Requirements
- Providing customer service;
- Maintaining records;
- Performing data entry;
- Operating standard office equipment;
- Using computers and related software applications;
- Reviewing reports for accuracy;
- Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Physical Requirements
Positions in this class work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required, not to exceed 20 LBS.
HIRING RATE (during probation): $34,145.41
AFTER PROBATION: $34,999.14
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
The Judicial Branch values our employees as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We recruit, hire, train and promote in all job qualifications at all levels without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or genetics. The Judicial Branch complies with Veterans Preference Laws.
External Candidates – Please visit https://statejobs.nebraska.gov to complete a State application.
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