Court Clerk Pct. 4
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Salary : $38,263.48 Annually Location : Midland, TX Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 2019-00534 Department: Justice of the Peace Pct 4 Opening Date: 08/08/2025 Summary Please ensure that you fill out this (you must open this in internet explorer to digitally sign). All that is needed is your name, signature, and the date. You will need to attach this to your application. CRIMINAL CHECKS CAN NOT BE RUN WITHOUT THIS FORM AND YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE. Settles class C misdemeanor tickets and cases, including discussing options for settlement with the defendant; assists the public in person and by telephone; types correspondence, subpoenas, warrants, citations, probable cause letters, and other documents; compiles data and prepares periodic required reports; and maintains manual and computerized office files and records Essential Duties and Responsibilities Performs receptionist duties, including greeting the public, answering the telephone, providing information, transferring calls, and taking messages, checking downloads, faxes, emails and voicemails. •Handles class C misdemeanor tickets and cases, including collecting fines and court costs, recording final dispositions, issuing pre-warrants, warrants and capias pro fines, and entering tickets into the computer. •Processes payments at the counter •Balances cash drawer with receipts at the end of the day. •Issues warrant recalls and processes warrant returns. •Processes mail. •Drafts and mails correspondence to defendants and/or attorneys. •Directs documents to other courts and county offices. •Prepares certified copies for outside agencies. •Reviews for accuracy documents submitted to the court. •Enters and scans all case information into the computer including bond information, dismissals, payments plans, insurance cards, etc. •Enters all notes from any contact with defendants into each case the clerk deals with on a daily basis. •Schedules proceedings and traffic summonses. •Performs filing duties. •Schedules weddings to be performed by the judge. •Schedules appointments. •Assists with deposits and credit card download in the absence of the Court Manager. •Prepares credit card payments from the website. •Assists Senior Court Clerks with on-call jail work including all aspects of Senate Bill 6 Qualifications, Education, and/or experience To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. High school graduation, or its equivalent. Knowledge, Skills and/or ability Standard office practices and procedures; and principles of customer service. Bilingual is a plus but not a requirement. Operate computers, especially to perform basic word processing functions; read and understand manuals, codes, and statutes; write letters and other documents; perform basic mathematical functions; make change and balance cash drawer; operate office equipment, such as copy machine and facsimile machine; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and the public. HEALTH / DENTAL INSURANCE- Regular full-time employees are provided general medical, hospitalization, and dental insurance coverage. This is free to the employee if they take a yearly HRA and have negative Cotinine test yearly. Employees may obtain coverage under the group plan for family members at their own expense. All benefits have a waiting period of the first of the month following 30 days of hire. Prices for other insurance are listed LONG TERM DISABILITY- Regular full-time employees working over 30 hours per week are eligible for long-term disability benefits. This benefit becomes effective on the 1st day of the month following six months of continuous employment with the county CAFETERIA PLAN- All regular full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the supplemental insurance portion of the county cafeteria plan on the 91st day of employment, or annually during an enrollment period for the following plan year of January 1 through December 31. They will not be eligible for enrollment in the Flexible Spending Accounts for medical reimbursement and/or dependent care until the first annual enrollment for the plan year beginning after 1 full year of employment. DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS- Midland County offers five deferred compensation plans. Enrollment in one of these plans can be done at any time after the 91st day of employment. RETIREMENT PLAN- The county is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS). Regular employees are required to become members of TCDRS and are eligible for this benefit immediately upon employment. Employees automatically deposit 7% of their salary. Temporary employees are not eligible to become members of TCDRS. The county matches employee deposits by 200% and interest at retirement. An employee is vested after 8 years of service. An employee may retire with full benefits after 8 years of service and attainment of age 60, or after 30 years of service, or at the time the employee qualifies under the Rule of 75 . The Rule of 75 is defined as when the employee's age combined with years of service (rounded down to whole years) equal to 75 or more. DEATH BENEFIT PLANS- There are two (2) types of death benefit plans provided by Midland County to all employees who participate in the Texas County and District Retirement System.

SUPPLEMENTAL DEATH BENEFITS FUND-If an employee dies, his or her beneficiary will receive a lump sum payment equal to one year's compensation, based on the employee's most recent regular rate of pay for the employee's regular position.

SURVIVOR ANNUITY DEATH BENEFIT -To be eligible for this death benefit, the employee must be a participant in T.C.D.R.S. and must have completed at least four (4) years of service with Midland County

SOCIAL SECURITY- All employees of the county are covered by social security. The county also contributes to the social security system on behalf of each employee. WORKERS' COMPENSATION-All employees of the county are covered by the workers' compensation insurance program, and the county pays the premium. This coverage provides medical and salary continuation payments to employees who receive bona fide, on-the-job, work-related injuries. LEAVE TIME- Regular full-time county employees are eligible for holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, and other types of released time under certain circumstances. FREE WELLNESS CLINIC- for anyone over the age 3 covered by Midland County's insurance. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM LONGEVITY PAY

YEARLY-Upon completion of one (1) year of service, each employee receives longevity pay. Longevity pay is paid at a rate of sixty dollars ($60.00) per year of service to the county. This longevity pay is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis.

TELADOC SERVICES-as of 1/1/19 This service gives you access to a medical professional via the internet at no charge to the employee. To use this service you must be covered under the County medical plan and register with Teladoc.