Cashier – Juvenile Branch, Court of Common Pleas, Family Division

Company Description

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As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What we offer

• Impact - The work you do here matters to millions. 
• Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it? 
• Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits - We care about your well-being.

Agency Description

The First Judicial District of Pennsylvania (“FJD”) is the Philadelphia County Court System and is composed of two courts:  the Court of Common Pleas and the Municipal Court.  The mission of the FJD is to adjudicate cases and provide services to the community within our jurisdiction while ensuring fair, timely, and accessible justice to the people of Philadelphia.  The FJD is part of the Unified Judicial System reporting in to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. 

Work-Life 

Working hours are 40 hours per week.  This is a full-time, in person position with the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania. 

In order to apply and be considered for this position, please visit https://fjdcareers.phila.gov/Cyberweb/ to complete an application and upload a resume. 

Job Description

Position Summary 

This is public contact work performing a significant volume of over-the-counter transactions in the receipt and recording of cash, checks and other negotiable instruments on payment of filing costs, fines and fees.  Related clerical duties may be performed in an ancillary capacity. 

Work is performed under the supervision of an administrative superior.  Assignments are limited in nature and are carried out in accordance with instructions and established routines.  The selected employee is responsible for the efficient operation of a payment window in the Juvenile Branch of Family Court, but may be transferred to the Domestic Relations Branch of Family Court is operational needs require. 

In order to apply and be considered for this position, please visit https://fjdcareers.phila.gov/Cyberweb/ to complete an application and upload a resume. 

Essential Functions 

The following duties are normal for this position.  These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned.  

• Stands at a receiving window used by the general public to make payments to the court for fines, filing charges, and fees; counts cash payments and verifies correct information on checks. Compares payment to fee bill total; validates fee bill on validating machine; separates fee bills and issues receipt to payer; makes change as needed. 

• Maintains ledgers of each daily transaction; prepares bank deposit slips of monies received; makes daily settlement by reviewing and balancing the validating machine tape, cash and check totals and receipted bills; posts to settlement sheet. 

• Operates validating and adding machines. 

• Performs related work as required. 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: 

1. Standard clerical office conditions. 

1. Direct contact with diverse court clientele. 

In order to apply and be considered for this position, please visit https://fjdcareers.phila.gov/Cyberweb/ to complete an application and upload a resume. 

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Knowledge of office procedures, methods and equipment with particular reference to receiving and accounting for cash; business arithmetic; and the operation of validating and adding machines. 

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