Court Operations Supervisor

Posting number: 27-00061

Department: CITY COURT

Job classification: OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR (City Court)

Posting type: Open

Categories: Court Administration

Summary

SUMMARY
Incumbents provide administrative and operational supervision to support and enhance the function of the Surprise City Court. Responsibilities include supervising Senior Court Clerks within Court Operations, and Compliance unit. The position requires sound judgment, complex decision-making, effective problem-solving, and strong leadership skills. Additional responsibilities include developing, documenting, implementing, and maintaining written procedures for operational processes within the assigned unit to promote consistency, accountability, efficiency, and compliance with applicable court policies and requirements. Incumbents also perform specialized collection functions and utilize computerized collection systems to manage and monitor court-related financial obligations.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED and four (4) years of progressively responsible clerical experience in the area of assignment, which includes a minimum of two (2) years out of four of direct supervisory or lead experience. Experience in a court or legal field desired. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience. Additional education may not be substituted for the required experience.

A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, Public Administration, or a related field is preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Civil Traffic Hearing Officer (CTHO) certification must be obtained within one (1) year of hire or promotion.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview.

Successful candidates will receive a post-offer; pre-employment background screening to include:

• Criminal Background Screening
• Education & Experience Verification
• E-Verify
• Fingerprinting

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The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.

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