Salary : $84,884.80 - $127,296.00 Annually
Location : Surprise, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 27-00061
Department: CITY COURT
Opening Date: 08/31/2026
Closing Date: 9/7/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

SUMMARY
Incumbents provide administrative and operational supervision to support and enhance the function of the Surprise City Court. Responsibilities include supervising Senior Court Clerks within Court Operations, and Compliance unit. The position requires sound judgment, complex decision-making, effective problem-solving, and strong leadership skills. Additional responsibilities include developing, documenting, implementing, and maintaining written procedures for operational processes within the assigned unit to promote consistency, accountability, efficiency, and compliance with applicable court policies and requirements. Incumbents also perform specialized collection functions and utilize computerized collection systems to manage and monitor court-related financial obligations.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED and four (4) years of progressively responsible clerical experience in the area of assignment, which includes a minimum of two (2) years out of four of direct supervisory or lead experience. Experience in a court or legal field desired. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience. Additional education may not be substituted for the required experience.

A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, Public Administration, or a related field is preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Civil Traffic Hearing Officer (CTHO) certification must be obtained within one (1) year of hire or promotion.
SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview.
Successful candidates will receive a post-offer; pre-employment background screening to include:

• Criminal Background Screening
• Education & Experience Verification
• E-Verify
• Fingerprinting

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The City of Surprise offers a broad range of inclusive employee benefits to help employees in their work and personal lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides our employees with competitive compensation, generous benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance for our diverse workforce. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, retirement, and a variety of work/life programs, including generous paid time off and twelve holidays. For additional benefit information, please
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I understand all criminal convictions (felonies and/or misdemeanors including DUIs) that occurred as an adult (age 18 or older) must be disclosed when answering Question 7 and disclosed in full detail in Question 8 in the Agency-Wide Questions section of this application. I also understand my failure to disclose a conviction as outlined in Question 8 may be grounds for elimination of further consideration and/or a job offer to be rescinded.

• I acknowledge the above statement.

02

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you currently employed by the City of Surprise?

• Yes
• No

04

Select the option that applies to your highest level of education completed:

• Master's Degree, or higher
• Bachelor's Degree
• Associate's Degree
• High School diploma or G.E.D. awarded
• None of the above

05

How many years of progressively responsible clerical experience in the area of assignment do you possess?

• 8 years or more
• 6 years to less than 8 years
• 4 years to less than 6 years
• Less than 4 years
• None of the above

06

Do you have a minimum of two (2) years of direct supervisory or lead experience?

• Yes
• No

07

This position requires a Civil Traffic Hearing Officer (CTHO) certification must be obtained within one (1) years of hire or promotion.

• I currently have a Civil Traffic Hearing Officer (CTHO) certification
• I acknowledge I must obtain a Civil Traffic Hearing Officer (CTHO) certification within one year of hire or promotion

Required Question