Deputy Clerk of Court, City of Myrtle Beach
Maintains Ministerial Recorder State Certification for the purpose of issuing arrest warrants and search warrants; attends annual mandatory training and testing through SC Court Administration. Supervises, directs, trains, and evaluates staff; ensures work tasks are completed efficiently; monitors workflow and accuracy; processes employee concerns and problems; directs work; handles customer complaints and inquiries; interviews, selects, and hires qualified applicants; trains new employees; observes and monitors employee work tasks; evaluates work performance
Reviews requests for warrants; determines if probable cause exists; prepares/types warrants; and issues warrants. Attends court sessions (bench trials, jury trials, bond court, pre-trial conferences, motion hearings, show cause hearings) and facilitates operation of the court proceedings; calls cases for Officers and Defendants; maintains and issues proper documentation during the proceedings; and administers oath during trials when necessary. Marks evidence when presented according to established guidelines. Records all case dispositions on citations and warrants as cases are disposed
Prepares and distributes court dockets to watch commanders and officers. Coordinates Associate Judges’ court calendar. Performs data entry of court cases and dispositions. Assists the general public with complex or complicated matters. Assists with annual Department budget. Monitors monthly expenditures to maintain budgetary compliance. Assists police officers, attorneys, public defenders and their staff, victim advocates, County and City jails, and attorneys, defendants, prosecutors and victims with court related matters. Serves as Court Coordinator for the Conditional Discharge Program.
Certification as a Ministerial Recorder with three (3) years’ experience as a Ministerial Recorder OR Associate degree supplemented by coursework in accounting and business administration; three (3) years of related experience in court administration, or other legal/law enforcement experience with three (3) years supervisory experience; OR High school diploma or GED supplemented by five (5) years of related experience in court administration or other legal/law enforcement experience with Three (3) years of supervisory experience required.
Must obtain and maintain valid state certifications and continuing education in court operations. Notary Public designation required.