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Court Clerk

Salary

$26.06 - $33.25 Hourly

Location

Tacoma, WA

Job Type

Non-Classified

Job Number

4321-26

Department

Municipal Court

Division

Municipal Court

Opening Date

01/14/2026

Closing Date

1/28/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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Position Description

Ready for an exciting opportunity at the City of Tacoma? Join our dynamic team as a full-time Court Clerk at the Municipal Court. Your exceptional oral and writing skills, along with adept multitasking abilities, will ensure smooth court operations. As an organized and innovative individual, you'll handle multiple priorities, assist the public with court-related inquiries, process cases, and manage documentation.

This highly challenging role requires astuteness, sensitivity to diverse issues, and inclusive communication. Expertly utilizing the Judicial Information System and Microsoft Office Suite, you'll maintain efficient court processes. Typical hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm but may vary.

Qualifications

An equivalent combination of graduation from high school including or supplemented by courses in business or criminal justice AND two years of increasingly responsible court-related clerical experience.

Appointment is subject to passing a background check and fingerprinting.

Knowledge & Skills

KNOWLEDGE:

+ Policies, procedures and practices of the Municipal Court

+ Community resource and referral programs and their application to the Court

+ City, County and State agencies and offices involved in court-related activities

+ City ordinances and State laws and regulations

+ Modern office practices, procedures and equipment

+ Record-keeping techniques

+ Operation of a computer terminal

+ Telephone techniques and etiquette

+ Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary

SKILLS:

+ Perform a wide variety of complex court-related clerical duties accurately

+ Deal effectively with defendants and the public in high-stress situations

+ Process arrest warrants accurately and in accordance with the law

+ Operate courtroom electronic recording equipment

+ Operate a variety of standard office machines and equipment

+ Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

+ Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy

+ Maintain accurate records

+ Type 45WPM (a test may be given)

+ Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At the City of Tacoma, we're on a mission to make our workforce as diverse and inclusive as the community we serve. We're committed to eliminating racial and other disparities, and we actively seek out candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. Join our team at the City of Tacoma and help us build a more vibrant, inclusive, and equitable community for all.

The City of Tacoma believes that diversity of thought, background, and experience contributes to our success and innovation. If you’re passionate about this role and our mission, we encourage you to apply. If you have a less traditional background, we want to hear about your transferrable skills and experience. We value a variety of perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the table.

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Interested individuals should apply online and attach a detailed resume and cover letter describing your experience, training, and expertise as it relates to the responsibilities of this position. Applications received without the required resume and cover letter will not progress in the selection process. Those applicants that meet the minimum qualifications as stated above will move forward in the recruitment process.

This classification is covered by a Labor Agreement between the City of Tacoma and the Local 483 IBEW Union. Appointment is subject to passing a background check and fingerprinting.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Details:

Hourly Rate: $26.06 - $33.25

Employee Benefits | City of Tacoma (https://tacoma.gov/government/departments/human-resources/employee-benefits/)

Get Assistance

For assistance with the application process or questions regarding this job announcement please contact the Human Resources office at (253) 591-5400 by 4:00 p.m. of the closing date of the job announcement.

For technical difficulties using the NEOGOV system, call the applicant support line at 1-855-524-5627 between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. This will allow us to assist you before the job announcement closes.

Communication with the City of Tacoma

We primarily communicate via email during the application process. Emails from Tacoma.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders.

The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.

Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.

Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.

Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.

Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.

Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.

Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.

Other Employment Information

Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.

Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.

Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.

Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

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Do you have an equivalent combination to: graduation from high school including or supplemented by courses in business or criminal justice and two years' increasingly responsible court-related clerical experience?

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+ No

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Have you taken courses in business or criminal justice?

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you possess a working knowledge of court related documents, procedures, and terminology?

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you have experience providing assistance to the public regarding court dates, fines, and court procedures?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Do you have knowledge of the Enterprise Justice System?

+ No experience, willing to learn

+ Developing experience, occasional user

+ Developing experience, taken related courses, use several times a week

+ Skilled, everyday user

+ Expert user

06

Do you have experience performing accounting functions such as bail refunds, collections, and receipting payments?

+ Yes

+ No

07

Which best describes your customer service experience?

+ I have limited customer service experience

+ I have experience in a retail or similar environment

+ I have experience in a professional environment

+ I have experience explaining complex codes, rules, and policies, using advanced customer service techniques

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Please tell us how you learned about this job opening.

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+ City of Tacoma employee

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+ Careers in Government

+ Government Jobs

+ Outreach Event

+ National Diversity Network

+ African American Job Network

+ Disability Job Network

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+ Latino Job Network

+ Retirement Job Network

+ LGBT Job Network

+ Veteran Job Network

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Employer

City of Tacoma

Address

Human Resources Department 747 Market Street Tacoma, Washington, 98402-3764

Phone

253-591-5400

Website

http://www.tacoma.gov

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