The Trion Police Department is accepting applications from qualified applicants for the position of FULL-TIME SECRETARY/CHIEF CLERK OF COURT. The Town of Trion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have a High School Diploma or equivalent, excellent communication skills, ability to deal with the general public, experience in Microsoft Office, ability to operate office equipment and perform general office duties. Applicants will be subject to a background investigation and may be required to submit to a polygraph examination. Applicant must have a good driver’s history with preferably no citations or accidents within the last 7 years.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
Secretary
-Answers the phones, sends/receives emails, and maintains agency files
-Enters all citations into the court database
-Receives and keeps detailed records of all payments
-Responsible for coordinating with the public and other agencies
-Responsible for issuing building permits and coordinating with the Town of Trion Building Official
-Responsible for maintaining necessary agency supplies
Clerk of Court
-Performs the advanced support operations for the Court relating to the preparation and processing of court cases.
-Answers questions requiring judgment and knowledge of court policy and procedures.
-Establishes and maintains court dockets; calendars court dates and confirms court arrangements.
-Files citations and information.
-Notifies interested and concerned parties regarding court dates, fines, fees, etc.
-Prepares, assembles, and checks materials for each court session; establishes and routes case files; prepares and routes notices according to required procedures.
Interested persons will need to pick up a NEW application packet from Town Hall and return it to the Trion Police Department. Call 706-734-3665 for more information.