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LEON COUNTY DEPUTY CLERK

The Leon County Clerk's office is hiring a full-time deputy clerk. Candidates must possess a professional and polite appearance, excellent customer service skills both in person and over the phone, a sense of humor, reliable transportation, and an ability to work well with other team members.

Candidates also must be able to handle counter traffic, stand up to 4-5 hours a day, and accurately handle cash, check and credit card transactions daily. Knowledge of real estate and oil and gas industry is a plus. Ideal candidates will multi-task accurately in a fast, busy environment, work autonomously, learn and master new computer systems, practice discretion with sensitive data and possess an open mind to new tasks and systems in a constantly changing environment. Bi-lingual candidates are a plus but not required. GED or high school diploma required. We offer excellent health, dental, and retirement benefits.

No phone calls, please. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. To apply, please click on the link above, complete the form and submit it to the County Clerk's office at 155 North Cass Street, First Floor, Centerville, or email it to: amy.kaiser@co.leon.tx.us

 

 

 

DISTRICT COURT COORDINATOR

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Court Coordinator - District Court                          ELSA Code:

Reports To: District Judges                                                       Position

Department: District Judges Office                                         Status: Non-Exempt

Summary of Position:

This person has authority to execute duties delegated by the Judge of the Court, for the Court, to ensure the Court's policies and procedures are followed. These duties include, but are not limited to, docket management, court staff coordination, and monitoring and managing Court activities, which assist the judge in non-judicial and administrative matters.

Docket Maintenance

Monitor all cases assigned to the respective court.

  • Ensure that all settable cases, motions, etc. are set for a date and purpose certain as defined by the local court rules.
  • Ensure that all cases on the court's docket are listed on docket properly.
  • Ensure that all cases transferred are processed in accordance with the local court rules.
  • Ensure that all attorneys and parties are properly notified of settings.
  • Ensure that the daily court docket properly and accurately reflects the business scheduled before the court.
  • By using existing statistical information, determine if the court is keeping current with its own docket as well as in comparison to other courts.
  • Locate problem areas, if any, and advise the court as to the problems and make any suggestions to their remedy

Attorney/Public/Court Liaison:

  • Pursuant to the direction of the court, the coordinator shall:
  • Serve as liaison between the attorneys, public and courts in matters before the court.
  • Act to promote settlements between attorneys involved in litigation assigned to the court.
  • Assist all parties to negotiate cases to insure speedy flow of the docket.
  • Advise the court of attorneys and parties who are going to be late or have a conflict.
  • Advise the court, and so schedule any information that might change the status of a case.

Liaison Duties:

  • Be sure all staff members and associated parties of the court are apprised of any court policy changes.
  • Be sure any new or substitute staff members or associated parties are apprised of all the policies and preferences of the court.
  • Function as a buffer between the court and individuals such as witnesses, etc., as much as possible, to free the court for judicial matters.
  • Work with all agencies in the judicial environment as they relate to the efficient operation of the respective court.
  • Handle telephone inquiries as to future settings, dispositions and other information as required.
  • Be available to assist other courts when court coordinators are necessarily absent.

General Court Management:

  • Handle correspondence in accordance with the policies of the court.
  • Maintain the Judge's law library.
  • Prepare any statistical information needed by the court or the Administrative Offices of the Courts.
  • Keep abreast of any new legislation that pertains to the court and to docket management.
  • Investigate complaints, if any, with respect to the operation of the court.
  • Free the Judge as much as possible from the day-to-day, non-judicial operations of the court.
  • Remain available to the Judge at all times in order to give assistance when deemed necessary.
  • Handling jurors' excuses, resets and inquiries in accordance with the policies of the court.
  • Monitor appeal cases to ensure that statutory time limits are met and monitor mandates.
  • Monitor the production of the transcript production in the respective court.

Required Knowledge, skills and abilities:

  • The coordinator must possess knowledge of how cases move through the respective court. The coordinator must possess an understanding of techniques of docket management, case control, day-to-day monitoring of matters pending before the court.
  • The court coordinator must be able to assess the court's workload, categorize the elements of this workload, and develop long-range plans to assure that the court disposes of cases in a timely, efficient manner.
  • The person chosen for this position must possess skills in working with a myriad of people, agents, etc. A coordinator must be able to work without a great deal of supervision from the court.
  • Must have a bachelor's degree (preferably in Administration) from an accredited college or university; or e Experience working directly with the Courts (i.e., clerk, law clerk, briefing clerk); or
  • Graduate of para-legal school with two years para-legal experience in a field related to the position in question; or
  • Minimum three years as a clerk in a court of general jurisdiction.
  • Minimum of five (5) years' experience in court related field; or
  • Graduate of para-legal school.

Continuing Education:

Court coordinators should be trained to the fullest of their abilities and commensurate with the    demands of the Judges. Coordinators should attend a minimum of sixteen (16) hours of continuing education as required (Gov't Code 74.106)

Physical Demands:

Must physically be able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment, exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Requires the ability to lift more than 40 pounds. Position requires color perception. This position requires the ability to see and speak as well as above average hearing.

Notice:

All employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department to review and discuss the essential and nonessential functions of the job. An employee with a disability can evaluate the job in greater detail to determine if he/she can safely perform the essential function of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Disclaimer:

Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks skills, efforts, working conditions, or similar behaviors, attributes or requirements associated with a job. A job profile is not a comprehensive job description. It is intended for' the sole purpose of acquainting a person who is unfamiliar with such a position with a brief overview of the position's general direction and scope. This position profile is intended for internal use only.

"At Will" Statement:

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The employee further understands, and accepts, that this position falls under the provision of "at will" employment, and under no circumstances is this contract for employment.

Supervisor:________________________________________ Date:__________________

Signature of Employee:______________________________Date:__________________

Acknowledgment of Employee:________________________________________________

                                                (Printed Last, First and MI)

 

Application and job description is available on the Leon County website at www.co.leon.tx.us.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please submit resume with completed application. Applications can be mailed to the District Court Coordinator, Linda Shannon, PO Box 39, Centerville, Texas 75833 or submitted in person at the Leon County District Court Coordinators Office, located at 139 East Main Street, Centerville, TX 75833, or emailed to linda.shannon@co.leon.tx.usNo phone calls please.

 

Leon County Sheriff's Office (Investigator)

Leon County Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for Patrol Deputy.

Applications are available at the Leon County Sheriff's Office at 606 E. Saint Mary’s St., Centerville, Texas 75833, or by contacting 
brent.walter@co.leon.tx.us

 

Full-time employment benefits include:
Retirement Plan

Vacation Leave
Longevity/Pay
Paid Training
Employee Health Insurance
Sick Leave
Life Insurance
Holiday Leave

Minimum Requirements:
Texas Licensed Peace Officer
Honorable Discharge on F-5
5 yrs experience

Special Investigators Course #3264

Willing to work nights, weekends and holidays if scheduled

For more information, contact the Leon County Jail Chief Deputy, Brent Walter at 903-536-2749 or emailbrent.walter@co.leon.tx.us.Applications can be picked up in the lobby of the Sheriff’s Office at 606 E. St. Mary’s, Centerville, Texas, 24 hours a day.



Leon County Sheriff's Office (Patrol Deputy Position)

Leon County Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for Patrol Deputy.

Applications are available at the Leon County Sheriff's Office at 606 E. Saint Mary’s St., Centerville, Texas 75833, or by contacting
brent.walter@co.leon.tx.us

Full-time employment benefits include:
Retirement Plan
Vacation Leave
Longevity/Pay
Paid Training
Employee Health Insurance
Sick Leave
Life Insurance
Holiday Leave

Minimum Requirements:
Texas Licensed Peace Officer
Honorable Discharge on F-5
5 yrs experience

Willing to work nights, weekends and holidays if scheduled

For more information, contact the Leon County Jail Chief Deputy, Brent Walter at 903-536-2749 or email brent.walter@co.leon.tx.us.  Applications can be picked up in the lobby of the Sheriff’s Office at 606 E. St. Mary’s, Centerville, Texas, 24 hours a day.



Leon County Sheriff's Office Hiring (Telecommunicator Position)

FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS INCLUDE:

  • 33K Starting Annual Salary
  • Retirement Plan
  • Vacation Leave
  • Longevity/Pay
  • Paid Training
  • Employee Health Insurance
  • Sick Leave
  • Life Insurance
  • Holiday Leave

 

Note: Applicants must be willing to work nights, weekends and holidays if scheduled

 

HIRING PROCESS: (Basic requirements to qualify for licensure as a Telecommunicator in Texas)

  • Citizen of the United States of America.
  • Earned a high school diploma or a GED.
  • Have never been convicted, pled guilty, nor have been on court-ordered community service/probation or deferred adjudication for a Class A misdemeanor or a felony.
  • During the last 10 years, have not been convicted, pled guilty, been on community service/probation or deferred adjudication for a Class B misdemeanor in this state, other state, or while serving in the military.
  • Have never had a military court martial that resulted in a dishonorable or bad conduct discharge.
  • Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License at the time of hiring for the position.
  • Applicant must pass a state mandated physical, drug test and psychological evaluation at no charge to the applicant before being hired.

 

REQUIRED DUTIES:

  • Answer and handle 911 calls for service (emergency and non-emergency).
  • Answer and direct telephone calls to the proper person on the (non-emergency lines) telephone lines of the Leon County Sheriff’s Office.
  • Be able to communicate over the radio, to dispatch law enforcement officers, emergency medical services, and volunteer fire departments of/or in Leon County, Texas.
  • Be a certified telecommunications operator or have the ability to become a certified telecommunications operator by attending schools or by taking online courses.
  • You will have to send and process messages over Texas Law Enforcement Network, by confirming and removing wanted persons, stolen vehicles, articles, and administrative messages.
  • Be a licensed jailer or could become a licensed jailer by attending schools or by taking online courses. You will monitor the jail, jail intercom, open and close security doors, monitor the security of the jail thru closed circuit television.
  • Monitor and log weather conditions for Leon County for National Weather Service.
  • And any other duties that the Sheriff deem necessary.

 

Applications are available at the Leon County Sheriff's Office at 606 E. Saint Mary’s St., Centerville, Texas 75833 or you may contact our agency by contacting: Julie Mullins, Dispatch Supervisor 903-536-2749 or email: julie.mullins@co.leon.tx.us

 

 

County Jailer (Full time Positions)



Leon County Sheriff's Office Hiring (Jailer Position)

FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS INCLUDE:

  • 33K Starting Annual Salary
  • Retirement Plan
  • Vacation Leave
  • Longevity/Pay
  • Paid Training
  • Employee Health Insurance
  • Sick Leave
  • Life Insurance
  • Holiday Leave

Note: Applicants must be willing to work nights, weekends and holidays if scheduled

HIRING PROCESS: (Basic requirements to qualify for licensure as a Detention Officer in Texas)

  • Citizen of the United States of America.
  • Earned a high school diploma or a GED.
  • Have never been convicted, pled guilty, nor have been on court-ordered community service/probation or deferred adjudication for a Class A misdemeanor or a felony.
  • During the last 10 years, have not been convicted, pled guilty, been on community service/probation or deferred adjudication for a Class B misdemeanor in this state, other state, or while serving in the military.
  • Have never had a military court martial that resulted in a dishonorable or bad conduct discharge.
  • Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License at the time of hiring for the position.

Applicants are responsible for maintaining control of the inmate population and responsible for the care, feeding and housing of the inmates. Jailers must have good communication and writing skills, be able to work in high stress environments and maintain good physical fitness to perform the duties. Jailers must be able to interact professionally with the public and can multi-task when the jail gets busy. Applicants must be able to satisfactorily complete state required jail school and maintain their jail license through in-service training throughout their career. All training is provided at no cost to the applicant. Applicant must pass a state mandated physical, drug test and psychological evaluation at no charge to the applicant before being hired.

Applications are available at the Leon County Sheriff's Office at 606 E. Saint Mary’s St., Centerville, Texas 75833 or you may contact our agency by contacting: Toby Winn, Jail Administrator at 903-536-2749 or email resume to toby.winn@co.leon.tx.us