Clerk I

Salary

$16.00 - $17.00 Hourly

Location 

Houston, TX

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

13068

Department

Justice of the Peace, 7-2

Opening Date

06/21/2024

Closing Date

7/21/2024 11:59 PM Central

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Position Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Window Clerk. 
• Intake documents, process, scan and dispose of cases (Evictions, Justice Court, Traffic and Class C Offenses.)
• Processes new filings, assists court staff and the general public. 
• Answers phones and performs heavy duty data entry.  
• Performs duties as assigned.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email [email protected]

Requirements

All applicants must register and take the HRRM Clerical Skills Test and score a minimum of 90% with a typing speed of 45 W.P.M. and 90% accuracy.

Please see testing instructions in the General Information section below.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution.
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years paid office experience. 
• Must have accounting, cash handling and customer service experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excell and Outlook.
• Must be detail oriented, punctual and have the ability to multi-task.  
• Must be able to follow directions and complete task.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

• Must be able to multitask and be self-motivated. 
• Must be punctual and able to follow directions and must be able to complete task as assigned.

General Information

Register Online for the HRRM Clerical Skills Test using the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx/jobs/998426/hrrm-clerical-skills-test

• Click the above link to the HRRM Clerical Skills Test registration page.
• Click on "Apply" to submit your request for testing.
• You will receive a test invitation and instructions via e-mail within 48 hours.
• You will have no more than 5 calendar days to access and complete testing.
• Your score will be automatically uploaded to your application.
• The test may be taken once every 30 days.
• Most recent test scores are retained for up to 6 months.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Regular Full-time
• 40 hours per week
• Monday – Friday | 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • No cell phones allowed during working hours.

Salary:

• $16.00 - $17.00 Hourly
• Depends on Qualifications
• Based on 26 pay periods

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.