Account Clerk-Municipal Court

Full Time
Texas
$40,461 a year
Posted
Job description
Scope of Work

Accepts and processes payments for Municipal Court violations. Data entry of records into the Court Case Management System. Answers inquiries regarding Municipal Court activities and functions in a high-volume environment. Other activities include filing, cash balance reports, and depositing monies collected by the Municipal Court.

Essential Job Duties

  • Responsible for understanding State Law and how it applies to Municipal Court jurisdiction.
  • Answers citizen inquiries, either on the phone or in person.
  • Accepts monies from citizens for violations filed in the Municipal Court.
  • Ability to make change for cash accurately.
  • Processes payments received through the mail, night deposit, or online.
  • Forfeits cash bonds as required and deposits monies into the appropriate account.
  • Calculates the amount of applicable jail credit and balance due for defendants released from custody.
  • Daily reconciliation of cash drawer and monies collected.
  • Prepares a daily report of all monies collected by the Municipal Court.
  • Deposits monies collected by Municipal Court.
  • Processes defendants to sign in for daily arraignment sessions
  • Scan case files into the Municipal Court Records Management System using a document imaging system.
  • Will monitor and work assigned queues in Incode.
  • Processes and explains financial forms and payment agreements to defendants requesting payments.
  • Verifies and confirms address and email information for defendants
  • Updates defendant information in the Municipal Court Records Management System.
  • Processes and explains to the defendant the Driving Safety Course Agreement or Teen Court Agreement.
  • Processes and explains to the defendant the requirements of the court order for minors convicted of alcohol or tobacco-related offenses.
  • Processes and explains Deferred Disposition to the defendant.
  • Receives and routes mail.
  • Maintains accurate and efficient storage of divisional records.
  • Writes documents, including reports and office memorandums.
  • Attends training specific to legislative changes affecting municipal courts or records management software upgrades.
  • Works 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday with alternating Thursdays 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and alternating Fridays 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Presiding Judge, Court Coordinator, or Court Administrator.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

Ability to move about an office or building. Ability to stand for long periods. Ability to sit, kneel.

Required Qualifications

Ability to effectively communicate with the Presiding Judge, Associate Judges, Court Coordinator, and other Municipal Court staff regarding cases filed with Municipal Court. Ability to effectively communicate well with the general public to answer questions, take complaints, and direct persons to the appropriate staff member. Exceptional skill required to handle citizens in delicate situations with tact and diplomacy both on the phone and in person.,

Knowledge of Municipal Court activities and functions preferred. Ability to read and understand manuals to record work activities, keep records or work with computers. Must possess strong organizational and customer service skills. Proficiency with office equipment including personal computer, telephone system, facsimile, and copy machine. Experience in typing, data entry, and word processing. Experience with Microsoft Office applications.

A high school diploma or equivalent plus one to three years of experience working in a related field is required.


The City of Midland offers an excellent benefit package to employees. Benefits range from Group Health and Flexible Spending Accounts to paid vacation, sick leave and holidays.
Overview of Benefits:
Group Health Benefits: Medical/Prescription
The City of Midland offers two (2) medical benefit plan options. The plans are tailored to meet the differing needs of our employees, and include medical, dental and prescription coverage. As an additional benefit, the City of Midland offers a Wellness Center that provides basic medical services to employees and dependents enrolled in the group health plan at no cost
Plan A: $1500 in network deductible
Plan covers 80% after deductible up to maximum out of pocket of $5500

Plan B: no deductible
Plan covers 70% up to maximum out of pocket of $5500
Optional Dental
Employees and their dependents are eligible to enroll in the optional dental coverage.
Optional Vision
Employees and their dependents are eligible to enroll in optional vision coverage.
Retirement
Full time employees are required to participate in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS). TMRS is funded for each employee through a 7% contribution from the employee and a 2:1 match by the City.
Deferred Compensation 457(b)
Additional retirement accounts are available in the form of deferred compensation through payroll deduction on a pre-tax basis. Employees can choose from three (3) companies to participate in deferred compensation. Enrollment is optional.
Flex Spending Accounts (FSA)
The FSA is an employee-funded account that allows employees to set aside additional money for health-care and dependent care expenses. This money is payroll deducted on a pre-tax basis. Enrollment is optional.
Group Term Life Insurance
All full-time employees are eligible to receive $75,000 in basic life coverage at no cost.

Additional Life Insurance
Employees have the option of purchasing additional life insurance for themselves and/or their dependents. Rates and coverage amounts vary.
Long Term Disability
The City offers voluntary enrollment in Long Term Disability. Rates and coverage amounts vary.
Employee Assistance Program
The City of Midland contracts with an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all of our employees. This service is completely confidential, and free to all employees and their household members. Services include counseling, crisis intervention, financial guidance, legal assistance and more.
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Employees begin earning Vacation and Sick Leave as early as the first paycheck. In addition, the City offers several paid holidays during each calendar year, including employee birthdays.
Longevity Pay
Employees are eligible to receive longevity pay after the first year, and every year of employment thereafter.
Health and Wellness Programs
The City offers a wellness program to promote health and wellness. Participation is voluntary and could have monetary rewards.
Credit Union
Employees are eligible to join the Midland Municipal Employee Credit Union. The Credit Union offers great dividends and loan opportunities.
Tuition Reimbursement
The City provides tuition reimbursement for employees interested in furthering their education. Reimbursement amounts are subject to prior approval, course completion and grades obtained.
Sick Leave Bank
Voluntary program in which members can apply for up to an additional 90 days of sick leave in the event of a catastrophic injury or illness.
Scholarship Fund
The Midland Municipal Employee Scholarship Fund is an employee-funded program that awards scholarships annually to dependents of City of Midland employees who plan to pursue a college education.
Other Incentives
City of Midland employees are eligible to receive numerous discounts from local providers such as gyms, cellular phone companies and more.

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