Court Clerk

About Us

The Glendale City Court is the Judicial Branch of the Glendale City Government and is also part of the Arizona Judicial System. The Glendale City Court adjudicates Criminal Misdemeanors, Civil Traffic violations, City Code violations, and certain juvenile offenses committed in the City of Glendale. In cases of domestic violence and harassment, the Court issues protective orders. The Court has the authority to issue search warrants for misdemeanors and felonies.

The Glendale City Court's mission is to provide an independent and accessible City Court, that maintains a high degree of public trust and public confidence, by addressing cases and providing prompt, fair, and just resolution in a professional, efficient, and courteous manner.

Performs judicial and legal support, administrative, clerical, financial, cash handling, and customer service functions in one or more areas of the court.

This position is:

• FLSA non-exempt, and will earn overtime for any hours worked over 40 in a week.
• A Grade 311 with an hourly rate between $21.56 - $32.34.

The City of Glendale offers a generous benefits package with competitive rates that become effective on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. You can review the Benefits Guide or visit the City of Glendale’s Benefits page for more information.

Regular status positions offer:

• The City of Glendale observes 10.5 holidays per year, and full-time employees are also granted an additional 12 hours of holiday special leave to celebrate their cultural or religious holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Vacation leave accrues at:
  • 5.33 hours per pay period (138 hours/17.25 days per year)
  • Increases to 6.12 hours after 5 years
  • Then caps out at 7.6 hours after 10 years of service.
• Sick leave accrues at 4.4 hours per pay period (114 hours/14.25 days per year).

* Days per year estimates are based on an 8-hour work day.

This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).

• The current contribution rate is 12%.
• Contributions are mandatory, and are collected each pay period.

The City of Glendale is the West Valley’s entertainment nexus; whether it’s attending a world-class sporting event at State Farm Stadium, enjoying a concert at Desert Diamond Arena, or shopping and dining at the Westgate Entertainment District, as a City of Glendale employee, you'll be right in the middle of it all! Glendale is centrally located within the west valley and has convenient access to the 101, 303, US 60, and I-10 freeways.

With development happening all around the city, you will notice new homes and businesses being constructed frequently.

At the City of Glendale you'll have the opportunity to interact and engage with a highly diverse, dedicated, and skilled group of professionals. It is one of the best places to work, to grow your career, skills, and advance your future.

Two (2) years of college education or two (2) years of experience in one or more of the following areas: court clerk, customer service, cashiering, file management, and/or criminal justice.

Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.

• City Code, Arizona court system, Arizona Revised…