Court Specialist

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Application Deadline:

November 19, 2026

Compensation Details:

Hiring Range

25.93 - 37.60

This is a full-time hourly position.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefit Eligibility Group:

BMEA (20+ Hours)

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Job Description Summary:

Under limited supervision, provides support to the daily operations of the violation bureau and performs related duties as required. Participates as a member of a team to provide excellent customer service. With strong attention to detail, performs financial transactions and provides various administrative functions to process and maintain accurate information and records.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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Performs customer service administration duties such as answering phones, greets the public, answers routine questions, and refers visitors to appropriate areas.

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Interacts with departments/agencies who file summonses with the court.

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Disseminates accurate information regarding current case status, dispositions, and court-ordered sanctions to departments, the public, and other agencies, such as the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, CCIC/NCIC, Probation Departments, Motor Vehicle Division, and United States Military Office of Personnel Management.

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Ensures adherence to policies and procedures set by Court Administrator, Judge, state statutes, and local ordinances.

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Process system entries for traffic, general, animal, photo, and parking violations, including data entry, payments, and deferred judgments.

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Performs quality control on documentation and ensure all information is accurate.

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Addresses customer complaints regarding parking violations and makes determinations regarding the applicability of suspension criteria; proactively educates the public to deter further parking violations.

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Attends court hearings and assists the presiding judge with technological and records management.

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Administers court dockets, issues warrants, writs, outstanding judgments, and defaults per judges’ orders.

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Purges closed files in accordance with record retention guidelines.

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Other duties outlined by the supervisor.

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Performs processes and maintains records of financial transactions.

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Monitors and ensures integrity of large amounts of cash in accordance with financial requirements.

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Assesses the accuracy of bonds submitted. Processes and maintains accurate and detailed records of personal recognizance, cash, and surety bonds.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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Ability to read, write and speak English.

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Ability to demonstrate proficiency in word, excel, and other computer platforms.

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Ability to demonstrate strong computer and technology skills.

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Ability to demonstrate strong attention to detail.

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Ability to work in a fast-paced, emotionally charged environment.

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Ability to make routine decisions in accordance with department policies and procedures.

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Ability to demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills.

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Ability to acquire and maintain Colorado Bureau of Investigation operator security number.

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Skill in courteous and effective communication.

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Must successfully pass a background check before first day of work and maintain acceptable screening

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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Ability to read, write, speak speak in a professional capacity for communication objectives. Ability to demonstrate experience in cash and payment handling to include e-payments.

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Knowledge of court legal databases.

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Knowledge of the Boulder Revised Code.

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Knowledge of the Colorado Bureau of Investigation system.

MINIMUM REQUIR ED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

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High school diploma ; or equivalent of two ( 2 ) years related experience may substitute for the education requirement only .

SUPERVISION

Supervision Received: Court Supervisor

Supervision Exercised: None

WORKING CONDITIONS

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Physical and mental effort: Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities that permits the employee to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person . Sufficient vision or other powers of observation that permits the employee to review, evaluate and prepare a variety of written documents and materials . Sufficient manual dexterity that permits the employee to operate computer equipment and other office equipment . Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to work in an office setting.

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Work environment: Works primarily in a clean, comfortable environment . Works in a setting subject to continuous interruptions and background noises .

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Machines and equipment used: Work may include extended periods of time viewing a computer video monitor and/ or operating a keyboard.