Bail Clerk- OJR Criminal

Job Description

This is work involving acceptance of bail monies to effectuate release of prisoners from custody of law enforcement and correctional agencies. Work differs from the next lower clerical level by the degree of accountability involved in ascertaining identity of surety and defendant, amount of bail necessary for release and exact custodial location of defendant.

· Stands at a receiving window used by the general public to make payments to the First Judicial District mainly for bail, but also for Traffic Court charges, bail pieces, and non-support payments.

· Counts cash payments.

· Compares payment to bail monies required; completes necessary Certification of Bail & Discharge bond to initiate release of defendant.

· Prepares and issues required fee receipts to payor.

· Collects, when necessary, payment of fines and/or costs and prepares discharge papers required.

· Makes necessary phone calls to ascertain correct bail and location of defendant.

· Directs surety to correct room in 714 Market St., Pretrial Services in order to verify real property equity, checks for correct identity of surety.

· Maintains bail log of each individual transaction on a daily basis; prepares bank deposit slips detailing monies collected.

· Makes daily settlement by reviewing and balancing bail log sheet with monies received.

Performs related work as required.

· Some knowledge of office procedures, methods, and equipment with particular reference to receiving and accounting for cash.

· Skill in eliciting and giving information clearly and concisely.

· Ability to learn, in a short period of time, procedures, policies rules and regulations of the bail bond operation.

· Ability to make cash transactions accurately and make quick and accurate arithmetic computations involved in bail procedure.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Two years of progressively responsible work performing clerical tasks involving the distribution and reconciliation of currency.

3. Ability to deal with the public in a courteous, professional manner.

4. After meeting minimum application standards or interview, as well as credit history and criminal history background reviews.

5. City residency required within (6) months of satisfactory completion of an

employment orientation period.

6. Ability to perform the essential functions of this position.

7. Ability to work varied shift assignments.

Proof of Vaccination is required; requests for exemptions due to medical or religious reasons will be considered.

Additional Information

As a condition of employment with the City of Philadelphia, employees starting employment on or after September 1, 2021 must be vaccinated.

Successful candidate must be a City of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire.

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to [emailprotected] For more information, go to: Human Relations Website: http://www.phila.gov/humanrelations/Pages/default.aspx