Warrant Clerk II - Part Time

Job Details: Job Location: Court Services - Union City, GA, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $19.83 - $19.83Hourly, GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To support the vision, mission and guiding principles of the City and Court Services department.
While performing any procedure, all associates and contract personnel must observe applicable Safety, Health, and Environmental rules and guidelines. The use of appropriate personal protective equipment is required.
Attend and participate in training opportunities and seminars relevant to this position.
Adhere to appropriate City operating procedures, benefit rules, employment, and safety policies/practices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for receiving warrants from the Municipal Court Clerk’s office, preparing warrants and information for entry by police department into the GCIC/NCIC, and clearing appropriate warrants when served or with validation problems;
Prepares individuals files folders and files the warrants in the appropriate warrant file within the Court department, maintains files of active, inactive, served, or cleared warrants;
May be required to contact other law enforcement agencies or businesses in an effort to enlist their assistance and cooperation in the service of the outstanding warrants;
Makes telephone contacts as necessary to contact persons either who assist in locating the wanted person or the wanted person or the wanted person; attempts to persuade the wanted person too surrender to police and provides information to wanted person as to the charges and steps that must be taken to satisfy warrant;
Provides collected information to the Warrant Officer as to the location of wanted persons;
Perform computer checks of all individuals coming to the attention of the department to determine if warrants are active and advise appropriate personnel;
Incumbent will run drivers and criminal histories for court calendars as needed;
Performs general office work as required, and performs other duties as required and/or directed by Chief Judge and/or Court Administrator;
Attend annual Court Clerks recertification training and all GCIC training.

JOB SCOPE:

The purpose of this position is to ensure the effective and efficient daily operations of the Municipal Court.

Guidelines: Guidelines include City and Departmental policies and procedures, City Codes and Ordinances, Federal, State, and Local laws, and GCIC Rules and Regulations.

COMMUNICATIONS/CUSTOMER CONTACT:

Contacts are typically with co-workers, attorneys, judges, solicitors, other law enforcement agencies, and the general public. Contacts are typically to give and exchange information, provide services, resolve conflicts, and solve problems.

 Qualifications: COMPETENCIES/SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING PREFERRED:

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, skill, and/or ability required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor Degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice or related field preferred; supplemented by six (6) months of previous experience in court procedures and records management, legal office work, office administration, customer service, and personal computer operations; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Must be GCIC certified or get certifications completed within the first sixty (60) days.
Must be able to maintain valid Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) Terminal Operator certification.
Must be able to maintain valid Georgia Court Clerk certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Basic knowledge of the practices and procedures involved in law enforcement record keeping and confidentiality;
Knowledge of City policies, procedures, codes, ordinances and applicable State, federal, and Local laws;
Knowledge of GCIC rules and regulations;
Knowledge of modern office practices, methods, equipment, and standard clerical procedures;
Knowledge of basic bookkeeping practices;
Knowledge of basic math and accounting practices;
Knowledge of appropriate contacts for related police and court issues;
Skill in operating a computer and entering data into a database;
Ability to operate GCIC to run criminal and driving history reports;
Ability to read and comprehend various technical reports and legal terminology;
Ability to handle confidential information;
Ability to handle stressful situations;
Ability to communicate with confrontational people;
Ability to maintain accurate records;
Ability to type and enter data correctly;
Ability to maintain accurate and complete records;
Ability to prepare monthly reports;
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
Ability to organize and prioritize work and appropriately schedule court activities.

Equipment and Applications:

Computers and peripheral equipment
Designated software applications

Telephones, copiers and other office equipment

JOB CONDITIONS:

Physical Demands: Visual acuity in both eyes, normal color vision, good accommodation and no field deficits; hear in-person, radio and telephone conversations; recognize differences or changes in sound patterns, loudness or pitch; speak audibly and clearly; identify and distinguish smells of different materials; sit or stand for prolonged periods; walk, run, kneel, stoop, crawl and crouch; make precise and coordinated finger, hand and limb movements; maintain uniform, controlled hand-arm posture or movement; lift and carry boxes of evidence and/or supplies (average 50 pounds).

Work Environment: Work is performed in an office environment and may require a willingness to work any hour of the day or night (shift work), overtime, or weekends.

Supervisory and Management Responsibility: None