Job Description

POSITION TITLE:

Court Clerk (Camera Radar) (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)

REQUISITION #:

req8220

DEPARTMENT:

Municipal Court

LOCATION:

215 OFFICE BLDG

BENEFIT CATEGORY:

Classified (Non-CBU)

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

Full-Time Regular

ANNUAL SALARY RANGE:

$36,804.00 - 55,205.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)

ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE:

$39,000.00 - 48,000.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)

SELECTION PROCESS:

Application deadline is

3:00 p.m. MT

on 10/30/2025

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The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile.

Post-offer background check required

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While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado.

Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?


Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, children) - eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires Retirement + company contributions - after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability Wellness program, workout facilities Employee/family onsite health clinic Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility Collaborative work environment

Job Summary

Assists in the adjudication process for violations filed in Municipal Court with integrity, efficiency, and accuracy, treating each individual with courtesy and respect. Provides exceptional customer service to citizens including providing information regarding Court policies and procedures, data entry, and cash handling related to Automated Vehicle Identification Systems (AVIS) program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

Provides exceptional customer service by assisting telephone and walk-in customers with a variety of information regarding Court policies and procedures Using data entry/computer skills, accepts payments, schedules and changes court dates, processes dismissals or defaulted summonses, updates computer entries and shows video of incident(s) as requested by defendant(s) File completed/paid copies of summonses Following personal service of summonses, make computer entries and file documentation as appropriate Process incoming, outgoing, and returned mail. Directs customers to other courts/offices when appropriate and other clerical duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities

No

City Competencies

Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds. Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends. A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations. A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Excellent customer service skills including the ability to articulate complex information to others in an ethical and respectful manner Excellent public relations and communications skills, including the ability to interact and work effectively and courteously with people from varying social, cultural, and economic backgrounds, and the ability to diffuse and handle potentially emotional or volatile customers Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills, including the ability to complete detailed work in a timely and accurate manner Excellent word processing skills and the ability to learn and utilize Court software systems High integrity and the ability to handle confidential information Data Entry/Typing ability 40 wpm

Required Qualifications

MINIMUM

PREFERRED

High School Diploma or GED

Experience Requirements

Two years customer service, cash handling and/or data entry experience.

At the City, we are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to view your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best prepare you for the role.

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Court Clerk






The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.

Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use

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Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.




The City is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. The City does not tolerate behavior that results in the terms and conditions of employment being adversely impacted based on an employee's protected status, or any behavior that violates this policy.



Consistent with the City's respect for the rights and dignity of each employee, the City is committed to providing a work environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. The City prohibits discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics, including race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, military, veteran status or uniformed service member status, genetic information, marital status or any other status protected under federal, state or local law.



The City is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment. In addition to the City's commitment to equal opportunity employment, the City strictly prohibits discrimination or retaliation against an employee who raises any reasonable concern about workplace violations of government health or safety rules or a significant threat to the health or safety of City employees or the public, if the City controls the workplace conditions giving rise to the threat or violation.



BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED. (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position)



Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.