Deputy Clerk I County Clerk

Come work at a place where we strive to promote and create a safe community. We take pride in living and working in Central Texas and are looking for exceptional talent to join our team.

Job Description:

A Deputy County Clerk is a deputized employee of the County Clerk who performs acts that under the seal of the County Court become the official act of the County Clerk. A Deputy County Clerk acts as registrar recorder and custodian of Official Public Records instruments court pleadings and other documents that are part of any cause of action filed in the County Courts at Law of Bell County Texas. The Deputy County Clerk shall perform in the name of the County Clerk all official acts of the office of County Clerk including but not limited to specialized tasks requiring application of department procedures and state law regulations.

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Work is performed under the general supervision of the department supervisor the Chief Deputy and the County Clerk.
• Interacts effectively with the public and/or other departments by answering routine inquiries; resolving basic customer service issues; and processing requests for information;
• Performs clerical/support duties to include telephone inquiries; data entry; filing alphabetically and numerically;
• Prepares and/or processes a variety of documents instruments records billings and reports to other state and court agencies;
• Collects receipts disburses funds via cash handling; credit card processing and/or escrow accounting
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires High school diploma or GED; any equivalent combination of education training and experience.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift files boxes books and other objects to 25 pounds unassisted.

• Frequent sitting standing walking reaching and bending as necessary.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):

• None.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• Must possess and maintain a valid state drivers license with an acceptable driving history.
• Must be able to read write and speak the English language.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

Bell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Additional Qualifications:

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Additional Recruiting Instruction:

Bell County reserves the right to close or extend any job posting at any time regardless of the posted closing date.

Bell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer please see our EEO policy located at the Historic Courthouse 3rd Floor in downtown Belton.