Salary : $74,776.00 - $112,153.60 Annually
Location : Surprise, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 27-00072
Department: CITY COURT
Opening Date: 09/29/2026
Closing Date: 10/4/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

SUMMARYThis is the coordinator-level position for the Court Services division of the department. In addition to performing the duties associated with the court clerk position, incumbents in this position perform specialized judicial and legal, administrative, financial, and customer service functions in one or more areas of the court under limited supervision from the Court Administrator. Assignments require a high degree of thoroughness and accuracy in performing administrative details within established time constraints while complying with strict Court policies and procedures.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED and 3 years of progressively responsible court operations experience in a limited jurisdiction court.
Associate degree in Business, Public Administration, or related field 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.

• Fingerprinting
• Criminal Background screening
• Education and Experience Verification

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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.

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Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you currently employed by the City of Surprise?

• Yes
• No

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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

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How many years of progressively responsible experience do you have in court operations in a limited jurisdiction court?

• 7 years or more
• 5 years to less than 7 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• Less than 3 years
• None of the above

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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