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General Employment Application for the Clay County Clerk of Court and Comptroller

Thank you for your interest in employment with the Clay County Clerk of Court and Comptroller's office. We strive daily to perform our duties at a high level for the citizens of our community. We established the following essential expectations of performance for each of our employees.

Essential Expectations of Performance

Vision - To be the most trustworthy, efficient, accountable and helpful Clerk of Court and Comptroller's Office in the State of Florida. We recognize that our dedication to excellence depends on creativity and innovation. We do not accept the status quo but instead strive for ways to improve processes and best practices. We value flexibility and the ability to adapt.

Service Excellence- Model behaviors that promote a peaceful, productive work environment. Demonstrate teamwork through eagerness to assist with difficult tasks. Be committed to customer satisfaction through timely, accurate communication. Listen attentively, solicit feedback and respect the opinions of others.

Engagement- Be motivated to contribute to the success of our organization. Exhibit positive commitment to actions that further our mission, vision and core values. Engagement is evident through productivity, dependability and showing initiative to seek out new responsibilities, act on opportunities and problem solving. Showsa sense of purpose in fulfilling day-to-day responsibilities.

Respectful / Ethical Conduct- Consistently serves the public and co-workers respectfully, promptly and competently with the highest sense of honesty and integrity, not compromising the truth. Treats fellow Clerks, customers, partners and suppliers with mutual respect and sensitivity, recognizing the importance of diversity. We respect all individuals and value their contributions.

Education and Training- Through personal and professional growth, we develop and maintain the essential knowledge and skills to perform our duties to the best of our abilities, keeping knowledge and skills up-to-date, and turning mistakes into learning opportunities.

Your application will remain active for a period of one year from the date of your application submission. You may only renew your application by resubmitting after one year has expired. The Clay County Clerk's Office promotes from within whenever feasible. If the position is not filled in this manner, we pull from current applications on record in our database. The Clerk's office advertises employment opportunities on a public website(www.clayclerk.com)and occasionally on social media.

Please Note: Submitted applications and accompanying materials become the property of the Clerk's office and may become a matter of public record. Final employment decisions rest with the Clay County Clerk of Court, in compliance with federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and preference.

Fingerprinting & Criminal Background Checks

Employees of the Clerk's Office are required to undergo fingerprinting as part of the hiring process to facilitate a criminal background check. All employment is considered probationary until the background check has been completed, reviewed, and approved. Because all Clerk's Office employees must be eligible for bonding, any findings of guilt by court or jury verdict, plea of guilty, or plea of no contest (nolo contendere) in any criminal matter, regardless of adjudication, may result in disqualification from employment or termination. This policy applies both during and after the probationary period. Continued employment is contingent upon maintaining eligibility for bonding and meeting all background screening requirements.

Employment with the Clerk's office is a statutorily appointed position. Employees of the Clerk's Office serve at the will and pleasure of the elected Clerk of Court.

The Clerk of Court and Comptroller, Clay County, Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Clay County Clerk of Court and Comptroller will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.