COUNTY OF BUCKS
JOB TITLE:Victim Witness Clerk
JOB CODE:0844
DEPARTMENT:District Attorney
UNION:00
FLSA STATUS:Non-Exempt
GRADE:ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for handling criminal case files at various stages of completeness.
- Responsible for all Early Termination Notices to victims and Assistant/Deputy District Attorneys (as required by Act 44).
- Responsible for all State Parole Notifications to victims and Assistant/Deputy District Attorneys.
- Responsible for managing the Unit's voicemail line and distributing messages to appropriate parties.
- Responsible for return mail, updating victim contact/database information and re-mailing notices.
- Must be willing to attend mandatory trainings, as required by P.C.C.D.
- Must meet all required clearances for employment (i.e., criminal record check and Act 33 - Child Abuse).
- Other duties may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Knowledge of the criminal justice/legal system, with experience in working with victims/witnesses of crime, preferred.
- Experience with word processing and computer software, e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, and related office systems.
- Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently on multiple tasks.
- Ability to handle confidential information.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
Position:
Victim Witness Clerk
FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Physical Demands: (Check all that apply)
Balancing
X
Stooping
X
Pushing
X
Climbing
Crouching
X
Pulling
X
Crawling
Kneeling
X
Handling
X
Standing
X
Sitting
X
Talking
X
Turning
X
Reaching
X
Hearing
X
Seeing
X
Color Vision
X
Depth Perception
X
Mobility
X
Lifting: (Check one)
Carrying: (Check one)
Sedentary
(0-10 lbs)
Sedentary
(<10 lbs)
X
Light
(0-20 lbs)
Light
(0-25 lbs)
Medium
(0-50 lbs)
X
Medium
(0-50 lbs)
Heavy
(0-100 lbs)
Heavy
(0-100 lbs)
Very Heavy
(over 100 lbs)
Very Heavy
(over 100 lbs)
Aptitudes: (Check all that apply)
Form perception
X
Problem solving
X
Motor coordination
X
Working speed (ex.wpm)
X
Finger dexterity
X
Manual dexterity
X
Computer/VDT ability
X
General learning ability
X
Clerical perception
X
Environmental Conditions: (Check all that apply)
Extreme cold
Extreme heat
Temperature changes
X
Wet conditions
Humid conditions
Exposure to fumes
Exposure to blood and body fluids
Noise and vibration
X
Exposure to chemicals
Poor ventilation
Inclement weather conditions;
Inside/outside weather conditions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.