Sheriff's Civil Clerks

The following job descriptions applies to the legal process clerk, typist clerk II & III and account clerk positions.

Under general supervision, perform a wide variety of legal clerical duties related to receiving and accurately processing large volumes of legal transactions within legally set time limits and assist the public in legal procedures of legal processes. Accept and examine legal documents for accuracy relative to form, format and conformance with legal procedures for service of legal process.

Directly interact with the public including handling counter duties; answer the telephone, take messages, provide information and/or direct callers to the appropriate resource; provide general information on Sheriff procedure; collect fees and bail, use a variety of computer programs to enter, retrieve and access information. Work requires application of arithmetic skills and understanding of the record keeping systems and related transactions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years old at time of appointment.
Must be a U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the U.S.
The ability to pass a full background investigation.

Disqualifying factors

The commission of any felony involving any federal or state statute.
The commission of a misdemeanor amounting to conduct which would reflect adversely on a candidate's ability to perform as an employee of the Sheriff's Office within the last three years.
Classification as a negligent operator under the Department Of Motor Vehicle's "point count".
Any pattern within the past two years of non-payment of debts which results in collection action against the candidate.
Any incorrect representation or deletion of a material fact on a county application, questionnaire or form.
Any verbal misrepresentation or deletion of fact material to background investigation.
Conviction of a felony.

Salary

See salary schedule for Typist Clerk series at: http://www.santacruzcountyjobs.com

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