Job Details

Salary : $48,514.00 - $56,276.00 Annually
Location : Denton, TX
Job Type: Full-Time Non-Exempt
Job Number: 25-272
Department: County Clerk
Opening Date: 10/06/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

Description
The Senior Clerk performs specialized administrative and clerical work for the department of assignment. Work involves receiving and responding to non-routine situations and handling in accordance with procedures and guidelines established. This position is responsible for troubleshooting and evaluating current office procedures for efficient alternatives and coordinating office activities with other county offices, departments, and/or elected officials as necessary. This position is also responsible for considerable public contact in answering inquiries and providing information as well as processing a variety of complex paperwork.
Examples of Duties
Schedules meetings and appointments on behalf of office staff; prepares agendas and related memoranda to notify participants.

Performs research and compiles data for special projects or reports, as assigned, ensuring completion by specified deadlines and in accordance with outlined objectives and goals.

Creates and maintains files and records related to the department.

Prepares office correspondence on behalf of office staff; assumes responsibility for accuracy and professionalism.

Receives, processes, and distributes mail to appropriate department or employee.

Receives inquiries by phone and/or in person and responds in accordance with department policy and procedure; screens calls as necessary.

Maintains office supply inventories, coordinating with each department supervisor and preparing the necessary paperwork.

Regular and punctual attendance is required.

Supervises deputy-level clerks, providing clerical assistance on court days and during peak business times.

Provides executive assistance and support to the County Clerk; prioritizes incoming information and serves as a clearinghouse for correspondence.

Makes travel arrangements and coordinates all travel plans for elected officials and staff; completes all details relating to registration; coordinates with Auditor's Office to ensure all payments are made in advance of conferences, including all travel-related accommodations.

Assists the public with background searches as necessary; provides copies of legal documents from criminal case files.

Calculates and posts payments for fines and court costs; processes and tracks cash bonds and cash bond checks; refunds cash bond money after the resolution of criminal cases; maintains related spreadsheets to track payments.

Coordinates and educates the public on the initial steps of the local option elections.

Receives, reviews, and processes legal paperwork, court motions and orders, and expunction orders from multiple sources as necessary.

Balances assigned cash drawer as necessary; completes deposits as necessary.

Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of two years of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.

Completion of some college-level coursework preferred.
Supplemental Information

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The primary location for this position is Denton. At times this position may require some travel to other satellite locations.
Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.

*Note: These benefits are not included for Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee.

Denton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin or veteran status.
Family Medical Leave: Denton County employees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave.
The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave

• for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care
• to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition
• for an employee with a serious health condition

Employees who will be away from work for one of these reasons should contact Human Resources for additional information. When possible, an employee should provide at least 30 days advance notice. In the case of an emergency, notification should be made as soon as possible.
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Failure to accept the acknowledgment statement below can result in your employment application being rejected for failure to meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job posting. Your application for this employment opportunity will not be reconsidered if you fail to abide by the statements below.COMPLETED APPLICATION ACKNOWLEDGMENT: I hereby acknowledge that I must complete ALL sections of the employment application, to include the supplemental questions. I understand that failure to enter all relevant work experience in the work history section of the application will result in the rejection of my employment application. I understand that to knowingly make or cause to be made any false statement, omission, or misrepresentation of a material fact in any application, and/or its supplemental questions shall be grounds for termination. I also understand that I must provide at least THREE references in the "REFERENCES" section of the application. Please enter your initials and today's date as acceptance of this acknowledgment. If you do not accept this acknowledgment, please understand that your application will be rejected.
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Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

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Please indicate the highest level of education obtained:

• No High School Diploma or GED
• General Equivalency Diploma
• High School Diploma
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Juris Doctorate
• PHD
• Medical Doctor

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How many credit hours have you earned at an accredited college or university?This should include hours earned from completion of a degree, hours earned towards a degree, and/or hours earned but not in conjunction with a degree.

• No College Credit - 14 Credit Hours
• 15-29 Credit Hours
• 30-44 Credit Hours
• 45-59 Credit Hours
• 60-89 Credit Hours
• 90-119 Credit Hours
• 120-149 Credit Hours
• 150-179 Credit Hours
• 180-209 Credit Hours
• 210-239 Credit Hours
• 240-269 Credit Hours
• 270-299 Credit Hours
• 300-329 Credit Hours
• 330-359 Credit Hours
• 360-389 Credit Hours
• 390 Credit Hours or more

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I acknowledge that I must provide the Denton County Human Resources Department with an OFFICIAL transcript confirming hours completed as indicated in the question above, should an employment opportunity be offered and accepted. Please enter your initials and today's date as acknowledgment. If you did not indicate completion of credit hours, please enter N/A.
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Please select the years of full-time experience you have as an administrative assistant, clerical or data entry support, including using general office procedures and computers at your workplace: NOTE: YOU MUST COMPLETE THE WORK HISTORY SECTION OF THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION TO INCLUDE THE VERIFIABLE FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AS INDICATED OR BE DISQUALIFIED.

• Less Than 6 Months
• At least 6 Months, but less than 1 Year
• 1 Year
• At least 1 Year 6 months, but less than 2 years
• 2 Years
• 3 Years
• 4 Years
• 5 Years
• 6 Years
• 7 Years
• 8 Years
• 9 Years
• 10 Years
• 11 Years
• 12 Years
• 13 Years
• 14 Years
• 15 Years or more

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Have you ever worked in the County Clerk's office for Denton County?

• Yes
• No

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At times this position may require travel to other County Clerk satellite locations within Denton County. Are you willing and able to work at the assigned location and also travel if/when needed?

• Yes
• No

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Where did you hear about this position?

• Denton Record Chronicle
• Governmentjobs.com
• Monster.com
• Indeed
• Craigslist
• Facebook
• Other

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If you selected "Other" in the previous question, please specify how you were referred to this position.
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Should you be selected for an interview, you will receive a phone call or email with all the necessary information for scheduling and attending your interview. Please see the acknowledgment below.Failure to accept the acknowledgment statement below can delay the processing of your application. By acknowledging the statement you understand you are responsible for checking your phone messages and email address (provided during online application registration) for information pertaining to potential interviews for this job posting. To ensure proper delivery of emails please add ...@dentoncounty.gov to your email safe list. INTERVIEW ACKNOWLEDGMENT: I hereby acknowledge that all interviews for this vacancy, will be communicated via phone or email. Please enter your initials and today's date as acceptance of this acknowledgment. If you do not accept this acknowledgment, please enter N/A.
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I understand that no employment contract either expressed or implied is created should I be hired by Denton County. I understand that I will be required to pass a drug/alcohol and/or physical examination prior to employment. I also understand that if I am a new employee, I will be required to complete a six (6) month probationary period. I give my consent to Denton County to conduct a background investigation including contacting any current and/or previous institutional employers, reference checks, criminal searches, and verification of credentials. Please enter your initials and today's date as acceptance of this acknowledgment. If you do not accept this acknowledgment, please understand that your application will be rejected.
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