COURT SERVICES COORDINATOR

City of Surprise, AZ; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Surprise, AZ is seeking a coordinator-level professional for its Court Services division. The role blends court clerk duties with specialized judicial, administrative, financial, and customer service functions under limited supervision from the Court Administrator.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED with 3 years of court operations experience; an Associate degree is preferred. A CTHO certification must be obtained within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• 3 years of progressively responsible court operations experience in a limited jurisdiction court.
• Associate degree in Business, Public Administration, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform the duties of a court clerk and handle specialized judicial and legal, administrative, financial, and customer service functions.
• Carry out administrative tasks within established time constraints while complying with court policies and procedures.
• Support Court Services under limited supervision from the Court Administrator, ensuring thoroughness and accuracy.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Business, Public Administration, or related field

Job description

SUMMARY

This is the coordinator-level position for the Court Services division of the department. In addition to performing the duties associated with the court clerk position, incumbents in this position perform specialized judicial and legal, administrative, financial, and customer service functions in one or more areas of the court under limited supervision from the Court Administrator. Assignments require a high degree of thoroughness and accuracy in performing administrative details within established time constraints while complying with strict Court policies and procedures.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED and 3 years of progressively responsible court operations experience in a limited jurisdiction court.

Associate degree in Business, Public Administration, or related field 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.

• Fingerprinting
• Criminal Background screening
• Education and Experience Verification
• E-Verify

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