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 3.62/5
Speaking 3.62/5
Reading Comprehension 3.38/5
Writing 3.38/5
Critical Thinking 3.25/5
Social Perceptiveness 3.25/5
Service Orientation 3.12/5
Time Management 3.12/5
Monitoring 3.0/5
Coordination 3.0/5
Judgment and Decision Making 3.0/5
Complex Problem Solving 2.88/5

Career Fit Overview

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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

Integrity, Attention to Detail, Dependability, Cooperation, Self-Control

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Oral Comprehension 3.88/5
Oral Expression 3.75/5
Near Vision 3.62/5
Written Comprehension 3.5/5
Speech Recognition 3.5/5
Written Expression 3.38/5
Problem Sensitivity 3.38/5
Deductive Reasoning 3.38/5

Technologies & Tools

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

Work Environment & Style

Common Styles for This Career

  • Integrity (High importance: 4.76/5)
  • Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.73/5)
  • Dependability (High importance: 4.7/5)
  • Cooperation (High importance: 4.69/5)
  • Self-Control (High importance: 4.58/5)

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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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