Civil/Criminal Clerk
Job Title:
Civil/Criminal ClerkCounty Name:
Susquehanna County
SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Clerk - Civil/Criminal
DEPARTMENT: Sheriff’s Office
LOCATION: Susquehanna County Courthouse
REPORTS TO: Sheriff / Chief Deputy / Office Manger
SUPERVISES: N/A
POSITION STATUS: Non-Union
Hours: 40 per week
Minimum Requirements:
Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:
Duties and Responsibilities:
Within 6 Months of Hire:
Physical Requirement:
Special Requirements:
DISCLAIMER:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of and level of duties being performed by a person assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required to perform this position.
I HAVE READ THE ABOVE POSITION DESCRIPTION AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THE REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH THEREIN, INCLUDING THE HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL NATURE OF INFORMATION RECEIVED IN THIS POSITION. I HEREBY ACCEPT THE POSITION OF CLERK / CIVIL/CRIMINAL IN THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES SET FORTH. I WILL PERFORM ALL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY.
Date: ____________________ ________________________________________
Employee Signature
Date: ____________________ ________________________________________
Department Head Signature
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer
TITLE: Clerk - Civil/Criminal
DEPARTMENT: Sheriff’s Office
LOCATION: Susquehanna County Courthouse
REPORTS TO: Sheriff / Chief Deputy / Office Manger
SUPERVISES: N/A
POSITION STATUS: Non-Union
Hours: 40 per week
Minimum Requirements:
- Clean criminal history/fingerprinted
- Valid PA driver’s license
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Prior Office Experience Preferred
Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:
- Ability to interact well with co-workers, elected officials and the public
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional demeanor.
- Must be able to type with accuracy and utilize an adding machine, computer and have knowledge of computer programs such as Word, Excel, Teleosoft, AOPC, PFAD and CPCMS
- With the ability to multitask.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Docket all civil/criminal complaints filled in the office.
- Works closely with deputies for current address and location for service (time sensitive).
- Responsible for dealing with Attorneys as well as other sheriff’s offices for deputizing for service.
- Responsible for all aspects of a Protection from Abuse docketing and deputizing to the return of service.
- Warrants criminal/civil issued out of the Court of Common Pleas: Responsible for accountability and all aspects such as docketing, updating, deputizing, removing warrants from NCIC, CPCMS, DR, and Susquehanna County 911.
- Responsible for working with other staff to reconcile cash receipts, balances, daily/monthly and deposits as well as bank accounts.
- Accept License to carry applications at the counter.
- Work with local /state police providing details on warrants and faxing appropriately.
- Other duties as assigned by the Sheriff.
Within 6 Months of Hire:
- Have solid working knowledge of the Office.
Physical Requirement:
- Occasional lifting of boxes
Special Requirements:
- Conduct (including personal conduct) is held to a very high standard when working for the Sheriff’s office. Your conduct on Facebook, Twitter, e-mail, texting, etc. must not disrespect the Sheriff’s office or the County of Susquehanna.
- Working in the field of Law Enforcement can become very stressful and deal with sensitive information which must remain confidential.
- Should you need to discuss something you heard or have knowledge of, you shall report immediately to the Sheriff.
- The safety of you and your family is also a concern to the Sheriff. You need to be aware of your surroundings constantly.
DISCLAIMER:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of and level of duties being performed by a person assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required to perform this position.
I HAVE READ THE ABOVE POSITION DESCRIPTION AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THE REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH THEREIN, INCLUDING THE HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL NATURE OF INFORMATION RECEIVED IN THIS POSITION. I HEREBY ACCEPT THE POSITION OF CLERK / CIVIL/CRIMINAL IN THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES SET FORTH. I WILL PERFORM ALL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY.
Date: ____________________ ________________________________________
Employee Signature
Date: ____________________ ________________________________________
Department Head Signature
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer
Posting Date:
Monday, April 14, 2025
Expiration Date:
OpenContact Name:
Jason D Miller
Address:
31 Lake Avenue
Montrose, PA 18801
Phone:
(570) 278-6610