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Kitsap County COURT CLERK - DISTRICT COURT in East Port Orchard, Washington
The Kitsap County District Court is a court of limited jurisdiction, and has jurisdiction over misdemeanors and gross misdemeanor crimes. Court Clerks perform a variety of duties for the Court including researching court files and records, preparing and processing documents and orders, administering oaths, and managing court calendars. They play an integral part of the District Court team, by creating, preserving, and protecting the official record of the court. Accuracy is vital to protect the rights of participants and to maintain the integrity of the judicial process. Court Clerks work closely with the four elected judges, staff, defense attorneys, prosecuting attorneys, interpreters, and other criminal justice partners.
The full salary range for this position is $22.45 - $31.73, however, the anticipated starting wage is $24.78.
*This position will be posted until filled. *
* Initial screening of applications will occur the week of June 10, 2024* QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma AND
- Two years progressively responsible clerical experience which includes personal computer data entry and working with the public in a customer service focused position such as front office or reception.
- Note: Up to six months of related coursework from a college, university or business school recognized by the US Department of Education may be substituted for up to six months of experience.
PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, OR QUALIFICATIONS:
- Two (2) years clerical or office experience in the courts, legal or criminal justice fields.
- Previous cashiering, cash handling or retail experience.
- The ideal candidate will have recent (within five years) experience working with or in the justice system.
Criminal Conviction Standards:
- The successful incumbent will or may have unsupervised access to children under 18 years of age, a vulnerable adult, or a vulnerable person, or access to a secured/confidential facility or computer system(s). As a result, Kitsap County will be conducting an extensive criminal background check by law enforcement agencies, which may include fingerprinting.
- Please review the following list of disqualifying crimes and negative actions to determine if you meet our standard for this position: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sites/default/files/FSA/bccu/documents/Secretary%27sCrimesListforALLPrograms.pdf{rel="nofollow"}
*Prior to employment, the successful candidate must: *
- Pass a criminal background check through law enforcement agencies.
- Submit official transcripts from an accredited college or university or business school, if education is being used to meet the minimum qualification.
- Pass all job-related examinations/tests necessary to demonstrate required knowledge, skills and abilities, as determined by the hiring authority at time of job posting.
The hourly amount for this position ranges from $22.45-$31.73. This position offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a pension retirement, and other voluntary benefits.