Fiscal Specialist- DRD Bartow

Overview

Fiscal Specialist- DRD- 07-2026 (Bartow)

Join a team of dedicated professionals in the Polk County Clerk of Courts office. The Clerk’s office has been recognized as a Best Places to Work—an award based on employee surveys and evaluation by judges. The Clerk of Courts provides a comprehensive benefit plan including membership in the Florida Retirement System, health insurance, an employee wellness center, an employee gym, and a paid time off plan with accrual of twenty-two days of leave in the first year.

Job Number: 07-2026

Hiring Rate: $16.00

Shift: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. M-F

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Department: Probate
- Bartow Courthouse

• The Mission of the Clerk of Courts has a high degree of public accountability; regular attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position.
• Support and comply with the Mission Statement and Code of Conduct of the Clerk of Courts.
• Maintain a high standard relating to professional conduct and behavior.
• Work cooperatively with other employees of the work unit and embrace a teamwork approach to completing tasks.

• Create, maintain and dispose of Family Law cases by reviewing court orders.
• Timely and accurately respond to all Automated Random Moments (ARMARS).
• Perform clerical and administrative duties including indexing, scanning and e-filing of documents while adhering to performance time standards.
• Assist with the daily deposit and the SDU download.
• Answer incoming telephone calls by assisting internal and external customers professionally with accurate information.
• Assist customers at the front counter by accurately cashiering their alimony and/or child support payment and answering routine questions or directing them to their appropriate destination.
• Interpret and explain case histories to hearing officers, judges, government agencies and customers.
• Assist in performing lien related functions and payment processing.
• Work in a safe, alert, and professional manner.
• All other duties assigned.

• Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma
• Ability to read, comprehend and interpret documents; ability to write, speak effectively to customers or employees. Bilingual skills are encouraged.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and communicate well with people with varied backgrounds.
• Ability to research resource materials and organize, prioritize and manage work to meet deadlines.
• Typing speed of 35 WPM.
• Ability to operate a PC and/or mainframe-based systems; proficient use of Word and ability to learn industry-based software.
• Ability to cover work of other employees to ensure deadlines are met and remain flexible as conditions change.
• Knowledge of Florida statutes, County and Clerk’s policies and procedures.

• Applicants must have the physical, developmental, and mental ability to perform job tasks. Reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

• While performing duties, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, talk or hear; may stand, walk, climb, or balance; may stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; may lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Department:
Probate & Mental Health. This is a non-management, full-time position.