Description
Perform clerical duties for courts of law, municipalities, or governmental licensing agencies and bureaus. May prepare docket of cases to be called; secure information for judges and court; prepare draft agendas or bylaws for town or city council; answer official correspondence; keep fiscal records and accounts; issue licenses or permits; and record data, administer tests, or collect fees.
Interests
- Conventional
- Enterprising
- Social
Work Values
- Relationships
- Support
- Independence
Work Styles
- Integrity
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Cooperation
- Self-Control
Tasks
- Evaluate information on applications to verify completeness and accuracy and to determine whether applicants are qualified to obtain desired licenses.
- Perform administrative tasks, such as answering telephone calls, filing court documents, or maintaining office supplies or equipment.
- 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.
Work Activities
- Working with Computers
- Getting Information
- Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Processing Information
Detailed Work Activities
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Technology Skills
- Electronic mail software
- Video conferencing software
- Data base user interface and query software
- Spreadsheet software
- Office suite software
Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Near Vision
- Speech Recognition
- Written Comprehension
Skills
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Writing
- Critical Thinking
Knowledge
- Customer and Personal Service
- Administrative
- Law and Government
- English Language
- Administration and Management
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Basic Court Security CertificationCertifying Organization
National Sheriffs' Association
Type
Core
Certificate name
Advanced Court Security CertificationCertifying Organization
National Sheriffs' Association
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Master of Court Security CertificationCertifying Organization
National Sheriffs' Association
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Court and Judicial Security ManagerCertifying Organization
National Sheriffs' Association
Type
Specialty
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $39,105 |
| Median (50%) | $47,599 |
| High (90%) | $67,039 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $48,814 |
| Mid Level | $59,079 |
| Senior Level | $76,625 |
| Expert Level | $71,047 |
Employability
There are currently 165,100 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 171,400 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 4%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 4%
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