Court Services / Fugitive Clerk

Salary : $48,068.80 - $72,134.40 Annually
Location : Centennial, CO
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2025 - Court / Fugitive Clerk
Department: Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office
Division: Detention Services
Opening Date: 05/08/2025
Closing Date: 5/22/:59 PM Mountain

Description
While the full salary range for the Court Services / Fugitive Clerk position is $23.11 - $34.68 hourly / $48,068.80 - $72,134.40 annually, the anticipated hiring range is $24.73 - $28.89 hourly / $51,438.40 - $60,091.20 annually. Final salary is DOQ.

2025 Benefits Summary

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Under the supervision of a Court Services Sergeant, this position performs a wide variety of standardized duties associated with records management, court schedules, in-custody inmate court appearances, coordinating inmate transports within the state, as well as out-of-state extraditions. This position maintains specialized clerical records and duties requiring advanced knowledge of the department and operations of the section or unit to which assigned.

Duties

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required. In addition, the Sheriff's Office reserves the right to change the duties and essential functions of this job at any time.
•  Prepares reports and compiles data using a computer.
•  Reconciles court lists and court dockets for in-custody court appearances.
•  Maintains, files and sorts various paperwork, records, and legal documents as required by assignment on daily, monthly or annual basis.
•  Compiles data from court appearance records, returns records and warrant pick-ups for completion of monthly reports.
•  Schedules writ pick-ups and assists with writ processing.
•  Uses manual and automated systems to track various types of information and sensitive documents.
•  Answers incoming telephone inquiries from court clerks, other law enforcement agencies and the public.
•  Operates computers and standard office equipment, including commonly used machines and computer software programs.
•  Maintains regular and acceptable attendance at such level as determined at the Sheriff's Office discretion.
•  Is available and willing to work such overtime per day or per week as the Sheriff's Office determines is necessary or desirable to meet its needs.
•  Performs duties onsite, except those job duties that are customarily or by nature performed offsite.
•  Follows and supports the mission, values, organizational philosophies, operational principals, code of conduct, and policies and procedures of the Sheriff's Office.
•  Interacts effectively with others.
•  Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
•  Knowledge of the Warrants process.
•  Knowledge of the Extradition process.
•  Knowledge of office methods and procedures, spelling, punctuation and arithmetic.
•  Ability to operate computers and commonly used computer software programs, as well as any other standard office equipment as required by the position.
•  Ability to read, interpret and apply general procedures to specific work applications.
•  Ability to prepare and maintain clerical records, reports and filing systems.
•  Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with superiors, co-workers and the general public.
•  Ability to understand and effectively communicate in both verbal and written English.
•  Ability to apply sound reasoning and decision-making.
•  Ability to interact in a professional manner with all staff. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: High School graduate or GED equivalent.

EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of clerical/administrative experience.
OR
Any equivalent education and experience that satisfies the requirements of the job as approved by the Sheriff.

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES: See Necessary Special Requirements.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
•  Must be able to type 35 WPM corrected.
•  CCIC/NCIC system access and operation certification.
•  Must be able to be certified and/or bonded (i.e., Notary Public).
•  Must possess CPR and First Aid certification within the initial status period. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all inclusive.

Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.
Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.
Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.
•  Spends 80% of the time sitting, 10% standing and 10% walking while on the job.
•  Constantly uses eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery and writing utensils.
•  Constantly involved in verbal and auditory interaction, enabling interpersonal communication.
•  Frequently uses visual capacity enabling completion of required office duties.
•  Occasionally stoops, kneels, crouches and balances while filing or operating office machinery.
•  Occasionally lifts or carries up to 20 lbs. when moving office supplies or files. Supplemental Information
YOU MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT VALID EMAIL ADDRESS FOR APPLICATION STATUS NOTIFICATIONS (only one email address is accepted by the system).

JOB-RELATED CONTACTS:
Contact is with supervisors, fellow workers, Court Services Deputies, other departments/agencies, inmate population, and the general public.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is generally confined to a standard office environment.

401(a) DEFINED BENEFIT RETIREMENT PLAN:
Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office employees participate in a mandatory defined benefit program designed to help employees establish a source of income for retirement years. Through the Plan, eligible employees must set aside 9.00%, which is subject to change in the coming years, on a pretax basis of which the County matches at 9.75%. The County also contributes 6.20% to Social Security.

BIO-HAZARD NOTICE:
This position has been determined to be a MINIMAL exposure risk to "biohazards" including, but not limited to, viruses, toxins, and blood-borne pathogens, such as HIV/AIDS (human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), HBV (hepatitis B virus), and air-borne transmissions of TB (tuberculosis). Members are advised that exposure to a "biohazard" may result in severe illness and/or death. Members are required by agency policy to use protective equipment and clothing. Inoculation may be required to prevent and/or treat exposures to "biohazards".

APPLICANT DISQUALIFICATION FACTORS:
Applicants are advised that areas for disqualification from further consideration include, but are not limited to, the following:
•   Illegal Drug Use - Applicants who have recent illegal drug usage will be disqualified. Recent drug use includes marijuana within one (1) year and all other illegal drug use within the past five (5) years. All other illegal drug use will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
•   Any felony conviction.
•   Any conviction involving an act of Domestic Violence.
•   Driving Record - This includes receiving a DUI within the past five (5) years, having your driver's license suspended for any reason within the past five (5) years, and having five (5) or more tickets within the past five (5) years.
•  Outside activities which may be deemed a conflict of interest.
•  Revelation or discovery of assaultive behavior.
•  Documented record of prior work performance.
•  Unsuccessful completion of any basic requirement.
•  Inability to perform the essential functions of the position.
•  Police history - type, frequency and nature of contacts(s).
•  Providing false or misleading information during the application/selection process. It is the policy of the Sheriff's Office to not discuss the reasons why applicants were not selected for hire. There is no flexibility to this policy. Applicants may be notified of their disqualification at any point in the selection process. If you receive such a notice, it simply means that you do not meet our standards at this time. Receiving this notice does not indicate that you are ineligible to apply with other agencies.

REQUIRED EXAMINATIONS:
The screening process for any position within the Sheriff's Office may include written test(s), an oral interview, skills test(s) and/or other selection methods designed to measure applicants' ability to perform the essential functions of the job they are seeking.

Additional required tests/examinations also include:
•  Typing Test: 35 WPM or faster corrected
•  eSkill Testing
•  Phase I Suitability Exam
•  Polygraph Examination Additional screening may include:
•  Psychological Evaluation
•  Medical Examination, including a drug screen
•  Background Investigation - This will include, but is not limited to, contact with the applicant's former employers, associates, neighbors and other pertinent sources. Applicant's military history, school records, police records and driving record will also be investigated . click apply for full job details