Senior Criminal Records Clerk

Job Description

Position: Senior Criminal Records Clerk

Department

Clerk of Records

Location

Erie County Courthouse

Status

Full Time

Starting Pay Rate

$16.19 Hourly

Hours Per Week

37.5

Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

Posting Date

05/18/2026

Closing Date

06/22/2026

Pay Grade

AC08

Bargaining Unit

AFSCME CLERICAL/TECHNICAL

Posting Number

5745

Definition of Class

• Oversees all Criminal, Juvenile Dependency, and Delinquency record keeping with regard to case files, transcripts, and appeals.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Attends Court for pleas, verdicts, and sentences. Prepares all appeals to be forwarded to Superior Court. Processes all criminal court information consistent with case management court system. Maintains all records and computes costs. Aids in the preparation of reports on each case with the State and Department of Revenue. Answers telephone and counter inquiries. Receives and disperses funds. Balances daily ledger and cash drawer for bank deposits. Works closely with Court Offices in all aspects of sentencing. Handles Expungement Petitions.
• The above statements reflect general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Accuracy in data entry, records keeping, and calculations of costs. General knowledge of operation and maintenance of office machines, including computers and their associated technologies. Ability to interpret legal language. Working knowledge of legal procedures. Ability to deal effectively with the public. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 2 years of Experience in Office Work relating to the Criminal Court System
• Must be able to Type a Minimum of 50 Words Per Minute with Accuracy

Conditions Of Employment