Court Operations Supervisor

Beaverton Municipal Court is hiring a Court Operations Supervisor to help oversee daily operations of one of the busiest municipal courts in the State of Oregon. If you have experience in a court, legal, or other criminal justice setting, are a supportive and people-focused leader, and thrive in a fast-paced workplace where no two days are alike, please apply!

The Court Operations Supervisor is part of a three-person leadership team (a Court Administrator and two Supervisors) that provides day-to-day support for the Court’s employees and operations. Beaverton Municipal Court and its staff process approximately 1,700 misdemeanors and 30,000 violations each year. A typical week for a supervisor will include training and coaching employees, filling in for an absence in the courtroom, preparing budget or billing documents, working with a customer in person or on the phone to answer a tricky question or meet a complicated need, and coordinating with other city departments including Beaverton Police Department and the City Attorney’s Office.

Our ideal candidate:

• Has excellent organizational skills and can keep track of changing daily priorities in a busy environment.
• Can remain cool under pressure and provide support to employees and customers when emotions run high.
• Has experience in a court, legal, or other criminal justice setting, and is excited to learn the ins and outs of Beaverton’s Municipal Court.
• Is skilled at managing sensitive and confidential information.
• Has experience supervising or managing employees, and is a collaborative leader who shows flexibility and creativity in problem-solving.
• Communicates thoughtfully and skillfully with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.

This is a full-time, exempt, Management 2 (M2) position. Due to the operational nature of this position, the Court Operations Supervisor is expected to work primarily in-person at the Court, Monday-Friday. There is one vacancy.

Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Beaverton’s online portal. You will need to enter your work history and respond to several supplemental questions. Your education, skills, and experience will be evaluated using the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions. Attaching a resume or cover letter does not replace the requirement to fully complete the application.

• Supervise the daily operations of Beaverton Municipal Court and ensure that the goals of the Court and the City are met. Develop and implement work plans, procedures, and policies. Evaluate program performance and make improvements as needed.
• Plan, assign, monitor, review and evaluate the work of Court staff, including hiring, training, coaching, providing feedback and performance evaluations, and scheduling.
• Interpret and explain policies and procedures to Court and city staff and the public. Respond to complaints and to unusual or complex requests for information. Handle confidential and sensitive information on a regular basis.
• Perform highly technical or specialized tasks, including financial transactions, case research, and preparing orders for judges. Provide guidance to other staff on non-standard transactions or requests.
• Fill in for other Court staff during absences or high workload periods.
• Help prepare and monitor the Court’s budget by compiling, projecting, and analyzing data. Review expenditures and research and reconcile variances.
• Advise the Court Administrator of the capabilities, performance, and needs of the Court operations unit. Participate in special projects or studies as assigned.
• Model and coach employees on excellent internal and external customer service. Support professional, courteous behavior with a creative approach to problem resolution that creates a positive experience for the customer.
• Carry out all duties with integrity and in compliance with city policies and applicable laws.
• Create a positive and supportive work environment with a culture of collaboration, clear communication, and ongoing personal and professional development.
• Additional duties are outlined in the Court Operations Supervisorclass specification.

Minimum qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED and
• Five years of administrative support experience in a court, legal, or other criminal justice setting, including
• One year of experience in a lead or supervisory role; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience enabling the incumbent to perform the essential functions of the position.

Licensing and special requirements

• Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) fingerprints must be completed and cleared prior to start date.
• Ability to acquire CJIS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to satisfy the requirements of a pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to acquire Law Enforcement Data Systems (LEDS) certification within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to pass reference checks and education verification and satisfy the requirements of a background check.

Studies have shown that some candidates forego applying for a position if they do not believe they meet 100% of the hiring criteria. The city’s talent acquisition goals include hiring the candidate who is best able to meet the performance objectives of the role. We encourage people with non-traditional skill sets and experiences to apply, even if you believe you do not meet 100% of the qualifications and hiring criteria described.

Salaryrange:$6,823.92 - $9,143.41 monthly

Starting pay within the posted range is based on a review of your related work experience, as required by the Oregon Equal Pay Act. We compare the experience shown in your application materials with the qualifications for the position. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will start at step one. Applicants whose work history clearly demonstrates additional directly related experience may be placed at a higher step within the range.

To ensure an accurate evaluation, please include all relevant work history in your application, including part-time, volunteer, or other roles that show related experience.

Total compensation package and benefits

In addition to competitive pay, the city offers a wide variety of benefits to regular employees which make up an exceptional total compensation package.

The city pays the full retirement contribution to the Oregon Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) including the employee portion; provides employees with an opportunity to participate in a deferred compensation retirement plan; makes available a public service loan forgiveness program and tuition reimbursement program; and offers excellent health, dental, vision and lifeinsurance coverage.

Additional benefits include excellentpaid time off (PTO) accrual, PTO cash out options, wellness programs and incentives, an employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and bilingual pay premiums.