What You'll Do

  • Evaluate information on applications to verify completeness and accuracy and to determine whether applicants are qualified to obtain desired licenses.
  • Verify the authenticity of documents, such as foreign identification or immigration documents.
  • Record and edit the minutes of meetings and distribute to appropriate officials or staff members.
  • Question applicants to obtain required information, such as name, address, or age, and record data on prescribed forms.
  • Issue public notification of all official activities or meetings.
  • Record and maintain all vital and fiscal records and accounts.
  • Answer questions or provide advice to the public regarding licensing policies, procedures, or regulations.
  • Prepare meeting agendas or packets of related information.
  • Prepare and issue orders of the court, such as probation orders, release documentation, sentencing information, or summonses.
  • Prepare ordinances, resolutions, or proclamations so that they can be executed, recorded, archived, or distributed.

Essential Skills

Active Listening 3.88/5
Speaking 3.75/5
Reading Comprehension 3.25/5
Writing 3.12/5
Critical Thinking 3.12/5
Monitoring 3.0/5
Social Perceptiveness 3.0/5
Coordination 3.0/5
Service Orientation 3.0/5
Judgment and Decision Making 3.0/5
Time Management 3.0/5
Active Learning 2.75/5

Career Fit Overview

Use this summary to understand the kind of profile this role rewards. It helps you judge whether this career looks like a stronger match than your current role, a nearby move worth exploring, or a broader path to compare more seriously.

Top passions

  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.
  • Leader: Taking charge and moving ideas forward motivates you.
  • Helper: Supporting people and making a difference matters to you.

Common styles

Attention to Detail, Dependability, Integrity, Cautiousness, Cooperation

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Written Comprehension 3.88/5
Oral Comprehension 3.75/5
Oral Expression 3.75/5
Near Vision 3.62/5
Speech Recognition 3.38/5
Problem Sensitivity 3.25/5
Information Ordering 3.25/5
Written Expression 3.12/5

Technologies & Tools

Work scheduling software Data Technologies Summit Abilis CORIS Offender Management System IBM Judicial Enforcement Management System JEMS Microsoft Access Adobe Acrobat Email software IBM Notes Microsoft Outlook LexisNexis Thomson Reuters Westlaw Corel WordPerfect Office Suite Microsoft Office software Microsoft PowerPoint Syscon Court Clerk Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet applications Zoom Microsoft Word

Work Environment & Strengths

Common Strengths for This Career

  • Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.78/5)
  • Dependability (High importance: 4.77/5)
  • Integrity (High importance: 4.57/5)
  • Cautiousness (High importance: 4.35/5)
  • Cooperation (High importance: 4.11/5)

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How to Become One

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful but is usually not required. Training is often provided on the job.

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Also Known As

This career is known by many different job titles across industries. Here are all the variations:

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Career Fit FAQs

Is this career a good fit for me

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Can this help if I want to stay in my field

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What should I compare first

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