Records Clerk/Cashier Criminal/Traffic (Douglas County)
Location: Douglas County Courthouse, Omaha
District: 4th Judicial District
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The Douglas County Court in Omaha, NE is taking applications for a full time Records Clerk/Cashier positions in our Criminal Traffic Division. This is an entry level clerical position. Work involves performing various clerical functions, including receiving fees/fine and other payments, responding to routine inquiries, filing, data entry, and other general office duties, including routine bookkeeping. Work is performed under the supervision of the Division Manager of the Criminal Traffic Division and is reviewed for accuracy. Previous cash handling experience is preferred. The Criminal Traffic Division is a separate and distinct Division within Douglas County Court and has the highest volume of records. Records Clerks in all divisions will assist people attending court by directing them to appropriate windows for completing their respective actions. Some court attendance may be required. Data entry and attention to detail is paramount. Additional details of the positions are outlined below.
JOB DUTIES
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Prepares, records, and/or maintains information, to include verifying files and information for accuracy and ensuring appropriate corrections.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications: The ability to speak Spanish is preferred but not required. At least one year of court/law office experience or experience in processing and/or accounting for cash payments.
Other: Successful completion of "on the job training" in JUSTICE (the statewide computer system) will be required within six months of hire.
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 per year
MINIMUM RATE (after probation): $34,999.14 per year
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
External Candidates – Please visit https://statejobs.nebraska.gov to complete a State application.
Any Current State of Nebraska Employee: apply via Jobs Hub through Workday, here: https://www.myworkday.com/son/d/task/2998$42366.htmld#backheader=true
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