Records Clerk/Cashier Criminal/Traffic (Douglas County)
State of Nebraska

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Hiring Agency:
Supreme Court - Agency 5

Location:
Omaha, NE

Hiring Rate:
$16.416

Job Posting:
JR2024-00012121 Records Clerk/Cashier Criminal/Traffic (Douglas County) (Open)

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Job Description:
The Judicial Branch is a state-funded Branch of Government that offers benefits to include medical/dental/vision, $20,000 free basic life insurance, state-matched 156% retirement plan, 13 paid holidays, earned paid vacation, sick leave, and more.

The Douglas County Court in Omaha, NE is taking applications for a full time Records Clerk/Cashier positions in our Criminal Traffic Division. This is an entry level clerical position. Records Clerks in all divisions will assist people attending court by directing them to appropriate windows for completing their respective actions. Some court attendance may be required. Data entry and attention to detail is paramount. Additional details of the positions are outlined below.

JOB DUTIES:

Work involves performing various clerical functions, including receiving fees/fine and other payments, responding to routine inquiries, filing, data entry, and other general office duties, including routine bookkeeping. Additional responsibilities may include being assigned to a primary cash handling position within the Criminal Traffic Division. Work is performed under the supervision of the Division Manager of the Criminal Traffic Division and is reviewed for accuracy. Previous cash handling experience is preferred. The Criminal Traffic Division is a separate and distinct Division within Douglas County Court and has the highest volume of records.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: High school graduation or equivalent plus two years of experience in an office setting. Higher education may be substituted for work experience on a year for year basis.

All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.

Preferred Qualifications: The ability to speak Spanish is preferred but not required. At least one year of court/law office experience or experience in processing and/or accounting for cash payments.

Other: Successful completion of "on the job training" in JUSTICE (the statewide computer system) will be required within six months of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Requirements include typing skills, computer and data entry skills; the ability to follow instructions, strong customer service skills and good phone manners. Some knowledge of standard bookkeeping/financial procedures and practices. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other court employees and the general public.

The Judicial Branch values our employees as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We recruit, hire, train and promote in all job qualifications at all levels without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or genetics. The Judicial Branch adheres to Veterans Preference Laws.


Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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