GENERAL HUMAN RESOURCES

The Clerk of Courts Human Resources is located in room 137 in the main courthouse at 201 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL. 33301. The Clerk has employees in four courthouses located throughout Broward County. The courthouses are in Ft. Lauderdale; in Hollywood at 3550 Hollywood Blvd.; in Plantation at 100 N. Pine Island Rd.; and in Deerfield Beach at 1600 W. Hillsboro Blvd.

Generally, applications for employment are accepted only at the Fort Lauderdale location. But, once employed, every effort is made to place employees at their preferred location.

This following information is intended to assist you in applying for positions with the Clerk of Courts.

Because all open positions are filled internally first, we recommend the following procedures:

Nearly all positions require some typing or data entry skill. The average scores range from 25 to 35 correct wpm or 6 - 7,000 kph. Human Resources tests applicants daily for these skills. The testing schedule generally runs hourly from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. daily.

You can pick up the required employment application in room 137. The application must be submitted along with your test scores to be considered for employment. It can be completed at home and returned in person. Applications are maintained for 6 months.

When we have your completed application and test scores, we schedule an interview with the Human Resources Administrator, who places qualified applicants in available open positions.

All of our full time regular positions carry complete benefit packages such as:
Health Insurance, Retirement fund, Life Insurance, Two Weeks Vacation the first year and other options.

The Clerk of Courts is an equal opportunity employer.

Deputy Court Clerk

Complies and maintains records for a court of law. Performs clerical duties utilizing knowledge of court system procedures, established law, policies, guidelines, statue, administrative orders, and timelines. Operates office equipment such as telephone, computer, typewriter, calculator, reader printer, copy machine, cash register, fax machine, time clock, microfiche or automatic filing system. Enters alpha numeric data into a computer. Uses a bar code scanner to enter citation numbers into court computer system. Lifts, locates, identifies, retrieves and updates court related files weighing up to 50 pounds. Gives information to general public, judiciary, state attorney, bondsmen and other court related agencies. Communicates in written and oral formats. May sit, stand, reach overhead, bend or stoop for extended periods of time. Compiles, sorts, and verifies court documents or records for accuracy. May collect, count, receipt, report and deposit cash payments for court fees or fines.

Computer, typewriter, telephone, fax machine, bar code scanner, time clock, cash register, reader/printer, copy machine, microfiche and automatic filing system.

High school graduation or equivalency, Keyboard proficiency, Typing and Data Entry skills.

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