Court Process Clerk

The Court Process Clerk performs clerical duties in filing, copying and maintaining of files and documents in the Court Process Section.  The member performs operations and clerical duties and tasks specific to the position.

The most important and essential job function of the position is attitude which includes the following: interacting positively and cooperating with co-workers, responding politely to customers, working as a team member, functioning under intense time pressure and responding in a positive manner to supervision.

The Court Process Clerk may perform other related duties and tasks, as required and shall have the physical, mental and emotional abilities to perform the essential job duties of the position.

• Operate computer
• Operate office equipment
• Maintain manual and electronic files
• Receive and distribute incoming mail
• Distribute outgoing mail
• Receive and distribute currency/negotiable items
• Deliver documents
• Maintain statististical data
• Maintain professional training
• Process daily money transmittlas
• Receive, verify, and assign documents
• Review forms, documents and other materials for accuracy and completeness
• Process injunctions and validations
• Assist law enforcement personnel, staff, attorneys, judicial assistants and public
• Train, provide guidance, and review work of others for completeness and accuracy
• Code, classify, and compile information for use by others
• Maintain enforceable writs
• Prepare execution of enforceable writs
• Prepare levies and hold Sheriff’s sales
• Facilitate sale of impounded farm animals
• Facilitate release of impounded animals

• High School or GED
• Valid Florida Driver's license
• Notary for the State of Florida
• Full Access FCIC/NCIC certification within 6 (six) months of assignment

• Demonstrated proficiency of keyboarding 35 wpm with no more than 5 errors

• Works in an office environment with normal levels of stress
• Operates an agency vehicle within Polk County

• Florida State Statutes pertaining to writs
• Florida State Statutes pertaining to impounded animals
• PCSO policy and procedures
• Non-Enforceable writs
• Enforceable writs
• Geographic area
• Other governmental agencies
• Appropriate documents
• U.S. currency and negotiable instruments
• Debit/Credit payment system
• Filing system

• Read and write English
• Follow written instructions
• Follow verbal instructions
• Operate a motor vehicle
• Recognize and count U.S. currency
• Operate office equipment
• Proof of own work and the work of others
• Work effectively with others
• Provide exceptional customer service

• Interpersonal
• Keyboarding
• Basic English grammar
• Basic mathematical
• Telephone
• Computer
• Document management
• Problem solving

• Lift/carry 25 lbs
• See at normal range or with accommodation
• Hear at normal level or with accommodation
• Sit for long periods
• Manual dexterity
• Speak English understandably
• Ambulate independently

• *FCIC/NCIC: Florida Crime Information Center/National Crime Information Center
• FDLE: Florida Department of Law Enforcement