Record Clerk - All Positions

Salary : $33,800.00 Annually
Location : 201 South Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce, FL
Job Type: Full time non-exempt
Job Number: 00178
Department: Administration
Opening Date: 07/30/2025
FLSA: Non-Exempt


Description
Are you interested in starting a fulfilling career in public service? Do you have a desire to make a meaningful difference in your community?

If this sounds like you, the St. Lucie County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller may be the place for you!

Join our team at the St. Lucie County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller as a Record Clerk. This position offers a great opportunity to start your career in public service by providing support within the Clerk's office. No prior government or court-related experience is required as we provide on-the-job training to help you succeed and grow within the organization. Be part of a dedicated team that plays a vital role in serving the citizens of St. Lucie County.
Why Just Work When You Can Make an Impact?

While you dedicate your time to the community, we invest in your future by offering a robust benefits package that includes:

• Enjoy 13 Paid Holidays throughout each year.
• Ability to earn up to 20 days of Paid Leave Time in your first year.
• Access to comprehensive He alth Coverage with low premiums.
• Dental and Vision coverage to protect your smile and sight.
• Life Insurance and Supplemental plans for added peace of mind.
• An extensive Wellness Program promoting a health lifestyle.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for 24/7 confidential support.
• Automatic enrollment in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) with a Pension option for long-term security.
• Deferred Compensation plans to help plan for your future.
• Tuition Reimbursement to invest in your professional growth.
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• No nights or weekends

Please Note: This is a continuous job posting used to fill a variety of positions as they become available. The specific job duties, qualifications, and requirements may vary depending on the needs of the department at the time of hiring. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and candidates may be contacted as positions that match their skills and experience become available.

Examples of Duties

Multiple positions are included under this umbrella and responsibilities of these positions may vary.

Examples of positions and responsibilities include*:

1. Court Clerk
   • Prepares cases and materials for trials, evidentiary hearings, and other court proceedings
   • Attends court hearings and magistrate proceedings
   • Administers oaths
   • Performs administrative and clerical duties during proceedings
   • Dockets paperwork received throughout the proceedings, including verdicts
2. Data Entry Clerk
   • Create and process new cases in case maintenance system.
   • Process documents and orders; copy, certify, and distribute to required parties.
   • Check files, and paperwork to determine if all needed documents are ready for court.
   • Maintain case files to ensure accuracy of information.
   • Assist the public and other agencies with information concerning criminal cases provided/stored by the Clerk's office via phone and email.
3. Customer Care Clerk
   • Delivers courteous and professional face-to-face customer service, resolving customer
   • Manages a large volume of on-site customers and provide appropriate solutions and alternatives within an acceptable time frame.
   • Responsible for accepting payments and balancing daily.

* Additional positions and responsibilities may apply to the job posting.

Typical Qualifications

Entry level positions at the St. Lucie Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller require:

• Graduation from high school or a General Educational Development (GED).
• Two (2) years of recent professional experience, or an Associates Degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Attention to detail and skill to produce accurate work
• Proficiency in basic computer applications, to include Microsoft Suite
• Knowledge of professional office decorum and procedures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality while handling sensitive information
• Commitment to following established procedures and policies

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The St. Lucie County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller is committed to the principals of equal employment opportunity and will assure compliance with all Federal and State laws concerning discrimination in employment. No person will be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal or State law.
Note: Job listings may be cancelled at any time based on business needs. Applicants who have applied will be notified of cancellations.
The St. Lucie County Clerk of Court and Comptroller offers a wide range of benefits that employees may elect to include:

• Medical coverage through Florida Blue for employees and eligible dependents
• Dental coverage through Florida Combined Life for employees and eligible dependents
• Vision coverage through EyeMed Vision Care for employees and eligible dependents
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account through HealthEquity
• Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage for employees through USAble
• Supplemental Life Insurance avaiable to employees and eligible dependents
• Employee Assistance Program
• Florida Retirement System Pension Plan or Investment Plan
• Deferred Compensation Retirement Savings Plan 457(b)
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Up to 160 hours of accrued Paid Leave Time in the employee's first year
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Opportunity to serve and make a difference in your community.

01


Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment criminal history screening and physical examination?

• Yes
• No

02


Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment drug screening within 48 hours of an offer of employment?

• Yes
• No

03


Are you willing to consent to a review of your publicly available online content, including social media profiles, professional networking sites, blogs, or other internet activity?

• Yes
• No

04


Please select the areas of the Clerk's Office you would like your application to be considered

• Civil
• Criminal
• Customer Care Center
• Family
• Jury & Auxiliary
• Probate
• Research and Recording
• Traffic and Small Claims (Located in Port St Lucie)

05


Which of the following best describes your level of education?

• High School or GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate Degree

06


Do you have experience working in a customer service role?

• Yes
• No

07


Do you have previous cash handling experience?

• Yes
• No

08


Are you willing to thoroughly read, interpret, and keep confidential documents that may contain disturbing accounts of factual events?

• Yes
• No

09


Are you willing and able to perform marriage ceremonies and process marriage licenses regardless of the couple's race, religion, sexual orientation, etc?

• Yes
• No

10


Do you have experience working in a call center?

• Yes. On-site
• Yes. Remote
• No

11


Are you willing to be on call from Friday evening to Monday morning once every six weeks?

• Yes
• No

12


Do you have experience working at a Clerk of the Circuit Court or Court-related agency?

• Yes
• No

13


Do you have experience clerking in a court room?

• No
• Yes

Required Question