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Ticket Clerk

Lubbock County

  • Lubbock, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • $39,686.40 Per Year

Highlights

Ability to: Balance a cash drawer and perform basic mathematical functions; Pass a criminal background check; Maintain the integrity of confidential information; Work independently in the absence of specific instructions or with limited supervision; Adjust to rapidly fluctuating situations; Work under pressure; Interpret and apply policies and procedures; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with court staff, co-workers, county employees, department heads, elected/appointed officials, outside organizations, attorneys, and the general public. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of: Administrative procedures and etiquette; Operating a personal computer and basic office equipment with high proficiency; Microsoft Office Suite, specific proficiency using MS Word and MS Excel, as well as and Adobe products is preferred; Basic accounting terminology and functions.

Numbers & Facts

LocationLubbock, TX

Description

Ticket Clerk

Salary

$39,686.40 Annually

Location

904 Broadway, Lubbock TX 79401, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

202600210

Department

Justice of the Peace - Precinct 4

Opening Date

09/23/2026

Closing Date

10/5/2026 11:59 PM Central

  • Description
  • Benefits

Summary

The Court Clerk will be involved in all Justice Court criminal, civil, eviction, and small claim cases. This position does require extensive public interaction, both by phone and in person. Applicants must be detail oriented, have data entry experience, and possess the ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute. Due to the large volume of cases filed, a willingness to learn proactively is a must.

Essential Duties

  • Enter cases into computer and prepare traffic case files.
  • File traffic cases and docket all case events onto a computer - from filing through appeal.
  • Monitor the issuance and recall of warrants.
  • Schedule hearings for individuals who have not or refuse to enter pleas.
  • Collection of fine payments as well as payment arrangements.
  • Issue receipts for payment of fines and court costs.
  • Prepare and file appeals to County Court.
  • Summons juries for all traffic related jury trials.
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

  • High school diploma is required. Certification or post secondary education is preferred.
  • Must type 40 words per minute.
  • Must have knowledge of modern office equipment, to include, but not limited to: computers, computer software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Word.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Previous legal experience in private or government sector is desired.

Supplemental Information

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of: Administrative procedures and etiquette; Operating a personal computer and basic office equipment with high proficiency; Microsoft Office Suite, specific proficiency using MS Word and MS Excel, as well as and Adobe products is preferred; Basic accounting terminology and functions. Skilled in: Maintaining a professional attitude as a representative of the courts; Managing multiple and time sensitive projects simultaneously; Communicating effectively with diverse groups of individuals utilizing tact, diplomacy and professionalism. Ability to: Balance a cash drawer and perform basic mathematical functions; Pass a criminal background check; Maintain the integrity of confidential information; Work independently in the absence of specific instructions or with limited supervision; Adjust to rapidly fluctuating situations; Work under pressure; Interpret and apply policies and procedures; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with court staff, co-workers, county employees, department heads, elected/appointed officials, outside organizations, attorneys, and the general public.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical requirements include the ability to occasionally lift/carry up to 20lbs; visual acuity, speaking and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate computer keyboard and basic office equipment. Subject to sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching and handling for short or long periods of time in order to perform the essential functions. Work may be performed in an office building in shared or limited space with moderate noise levels.

DISCLAIMER: The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the standard functions of this position and should not be constructed as a thorough description of all work requirements. The characteristics of the work environment described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Employer: Lubbock County will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant's race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

To review Lubbock Countys benefits package, please select the following link: http://co.lubbock.tx.us/department/division.php?structureid=136

Employer Lubbock County

Address 916 Main Street

10th Floor

Lubbock, Texas, 79401

Phone (806) 775-1695

Website http://www.lubbockcounty.gov

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