What are the responsibilities and job description for the Magistration Clerk position at Lubbock County?
Under the supervision of the Pretrial Program Manager, this position provides a full range of clerical duties to assist the court magistrates in the performance of duties related to Code of Criminal Procedure Article 15 and Article 17. Duties include extensive data entry and timely preparing information and necessary documentation for court magistrates. The position will work closely with assisting the pretrial officers, court magistrates, county court-at-law judges, or district court judges updating, adding or removing bond conditions from the statewide system.
- Enters data into a statewide public safety report system as required by statute to generate required public safety reports to be used by magistrates and judges
- Electronically prepares necessary information needed for magistrates prior to 15.17 hearings
- Assists magistrates in the completion and certification of statutorily required bond forms and other documents related to magistration, bond conditions and release
- Enters initial bond conditions as order by the magistrate or judge as required by statute
- Maintains the confidentiality and integrity of criminal case histories
- Performs duties with a high level of professionalism, cooperation, and responsiveness with county staff, outside agencies, and the public
- Adheres to Lubbock County Detention Center, Lubbock County, and departmental policies, as well as ethical and professional standards of the judiciary
- Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or GED. Must be able to pass background check and screening for employee access to the Lubbock County Detention Center. Possess a valid Texas driver’s license and liability automobile insurance pursuant to Texas motor vehicle laws. At least 3 years performing clerical or data entry related duties.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of: Administrative procedures and etiquette; Operating a personal computer and basic office equipment with high proficiency; Microsoft Office Suite, specific proficiency using MS Word and MS Excel, as well as and Adobe products is preferred. Skill in: Maintaining a professional attitude as a representative of the courts; Managing multiple and time sensitive projects simultaneously; Communicating effectively with diverse groups of individuals utilizing tact, diplomacy and professionalism. Ability to: Pass a criminal background check; Maintain the integrity of confidential information; Work independently in the absence of specific instructions or with limited supervision; Adjust to rapidly fluctuating situations; Work under pressure; Interpret and apply policies and procedures; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with court staff, co-workers, county employees, department heads, elected/appointed officials, outside organizations, attorneys, and the general public.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical requirements include the ability to occasionally lift/carry up to 20lbs; visual acuity, speaking and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate computer keyboard and basic office equipment. Subject to sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching and handling for short or long periods of time in order to perform the essential functions. Work may be performed in an office building in shared or limited space with low to moderate noise levels, as well as a detention center setting with moderate to high noise levels.
DISCLAIMER: The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the standard functions of this position and should not be constructed as a thorough description of all work requirements. The characteristics of the work environment described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Employer: Lubbock County will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Salary : $33,062 - $47,232
