Court Processing Technician

Overview

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is seeking to fill a vacancy of Court Processing Technician II.

Work Schedule: This position is scheduled for 8 hours, 5 days a week, with 2 consecutive days off or 10 hours, 4 days a week, with 3 consecutive days off. There is a day shift and evening shift. This position is subject to a biannual seniority-based bidding process. You must be able to accommodate all shifts.

The background investigation process may take up to 6 weeks depending upon the complexity of the applicant's background and position for which they've applied.

Under the general direction of a supervisor, performs work of a responsible and routine nature related to processing warrants and arrestable writs, including responding to a large volume of requests for information regarding warrant and writ actions. Work processes involving exceptions and important departures from standard policies and procedures are reviewed with a supervisor for final decision. Work is reviewed through observation and results obtained.

Shift work is required.

SUPERVISES OTHERS: No

• Reviews, verifies, and processes warrants and writs
• Generates reports, inputs and verifies data, prepares documents, recalls warrants, and verifies system removal of warrants and writs
• Receives funds and generates receipts
• Processes bond payments and monetary purges; verifies custody status of inmates
• Assists various law enforcement, court personnel, and the general public with questions in person, via phone, and/or written correspondence
• Generates correspondence to send to defendants
• Maintains records, files, reports and other written and statistical data pertinent to the assignment
• Regular and reliable attendance is required as an essential function of the position
• This position may be considered essential and, in the event of an emergency or natural disaster, may be required to report to work
• Participates in Sheriff's Office recruitment and community relations activities as directed
• This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and you may not be responsible for every item listed. The employer reserves the right to assign additional functions and responsibilities as necessary

• High School graduation or equivalent diploma from an institution accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) or licensed as a degree granting institution by the Commission for Independent Education
• Two (2) years' clerical experience
• Testing Required
• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license
• Consideration for this position requires a credit check

• Knowledge of General Orders, Policies and Procedures and the ability to apply an understanding of such knowledge in the performance of job responsibilities
• Ability to use a variety of office and computer equipment and related software to complete job requirements
• Time management skills
• Ability to efficiently organize, prioritize, schedule and manage daily work activities, tasks, and special assignments
• Interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace

The physical abilities listed below are estimates of time spent during a typical workday to perform essential functions and responsibilities. Members in this position may be required to:

• Sit up to 8 hours per day
• Occasionally lift up to 10 lbs.
• Occasionally bend, squat, reach, kneel and twist