CIVIL CLERK (JUDICIAL SERVICES)
Citrus County Sheriff's Office

Starting Pay: $17.57/HR

General Description:  Regular, full time position working day shift, Monday through Friday and other days and shifts as required and based upon the needs of the agency. This position involves a working knowledge of the civil process and the judicial system.

Essential Functions:

• Interacts with personnel in the service and execution of the judicial process.
• Data entry of court documents into the civil software program efficiently and with minimal mistakes.
• Coordinates and works closely with clerk's office personnel, various law enforcement agencies, private attorneys and their personnel, the Public Defender's Office, and the State Attorney's Office.
• Responds to citizens’ and attorneys’ personal and telephonic inquiries with accuracy and courtesy.
• Handles money and prepares bank deposits.
• May be tasked with other duties and responsibilities to support coverage of the Judicial Clerk/Duty Office as required.
• All Citrus County Sheriff's Office employees are considered 'essential workers' and are subject to working in an capacity/hours deemed necessary by the Agency during activations, including but not limited to, in-County and out-of-County deployments.

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient computer and typing skills, as well as knowledge in Microsoft Office programs..
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be flexible and able to manage encounters with difficult people and situations with professionalism.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

• High school diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent certification of competency required.

Physical Demands:

• Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stopping in the performance of daily activities.
• Position requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, dexterity, and fine hand coordination in preparing reports using a computer keyboard.
• Hearing acuity.
• Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Requirements:

• Must have the legal right to work in the United States.
• High school diploma or GED.