JUSTICE COURT INTAKE SPECIALIST
Clark County, Las Vegas, NV, United States
JUSTICE COURT INTAKE SPECIALIST
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JUSTICE COURT INTAKE SPECIALIST
Salary
$24.14 - $35.62 Hourly
Location
Clark County - Las Vegas, NV
Job Type
PERMANENT
Job Number
30559
Department
Justice Court - Las Vegas
Opening Date
04/14/2026
Closing Date
4/28/2026 5:01 PM Pacific
Max Number of Applicants
250
Description
Benefits
Questions
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Las Vegas Justice Court is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Justice Court Intake Specialist position. This position you will serve as the initial point of contact for callers and defendants located at the Clark County Detention Center. Responsibilities include providing administrative support, assisting with release and retention processes, gathering and verifying information, and directing individuals to appropriate resources.
This position requires availability to work nights and weekends.
THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED.
This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months at either level or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.
Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.
Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.
Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience: Equivalent to two (2) years of college level course work in Criminal Justice or a closely related field AND two (2) years of full-time general clerical or legal office support experience which has included dealing with the public. Experience which will have provided a basic knowledge of the criminal justice system, may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the education.
All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.
Working Conditions: Work in confined situations with exposure to potentially difficult or dangerous individuals.
Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.
Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent on the results of a pre-employment drug examination.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Deals with individuals who have been arrested and callers related to such arrests that may have significant problems or require specialized services or in situations where relations are often confrontational or strained.
Interviews individuals to obtain standard demographic, background and personal information; may outline eligibility for specified programs following specific guidelines to defendants.
Completes various risk assessments, financial affidavits and provides to the court for use in release and bail determinations.
Greets callers not included in the detention process, determines the nature of the visit or the problem and explains detailed policies, procedures and regulations related to the criminal justice system.
Completes forms and/or enters data into a computerized system to produce reports.
Accepts bail, prepares receipts and balances monies.
Provides factual information regarding the functions, activities, policies and procedures of the department to which assigned.
Uses a computer to enter data verify information and may make simple updates.
Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
Performs a variety of basic office support duties such as collating materials, completing forms, proofreading typed or printed materials, and/or typing correspondence reports and other materials.
May provide relief and assistance to other office support assignments.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone; Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options
More Money in Your Pocket
100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
No Social Security Deduction
No State Income Taxes
Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)
Medical (https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/risk_management/employee_and_retiree_health_benefits.php#outer-2778) - Employer pays 90% of premium
Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health
Retiree insurance – eligible after 5 years of service
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance – Employer Paid
AD&D – Employer Paid
Long Term Disability – Employer Paid
Generous Leave Accruals that include:
13 Paid Holidays including a Floating Birthday Holiday
Paid Vacation Leave
Paid Sick Leave
Holiday Leave
Other leave options
Catastrophic Leave
Parental Leave – Up to 90 days
Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include
Guardian – Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
Trustmark – Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
Sunlife Financial – Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
TASC – Flexible Spending Account – FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
Morgan Stanley – Deferred Compensation Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Onsite Fitness Center – $12/month
*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.
01
The following questions 1-6 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications. Please note that part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area).
Which best describes your level of education? (Applicants with foreign or international education, including full degrees, partial degrees, or individual credits, must obtain a professional credential evaluation from an accredited evaluation agency. The evaluation must verify the U.S. educational equivalency and, if the applicant is offered a position, an original and verifiable copy must be submitted to Clark County at the candidate’s expense.)
Some High School
High School Diploma or GED
Trade School or Technical Degree
Some College (1-29 semester credits)
Some College (30-59 semester credits)
Some College (60-89 semester credits)
Some College (90-120+ semester credits)
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree or higher
None of the above
02
List all degrees received or college level course work that directly relates to the position. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related education (see template below).
College/University:
Did you graduate:
College Major/Minor:
Semester Credits Completed:
Degree Received:
03
Indicate your full-time professional general clerical or legal office support experience which has included dealing with the public.
No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years
04
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 3. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
05
Indicate your full-time professional experience working with the criminal justice system.
No Experience
Less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
More than 4 years
06
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 5. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
07
The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience.
I understand that:
A) Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area)
B) The education, knowledge, and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of my application;
C) Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer;
D) Responses to assessment questions that are not supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive zero points;
E) Assessment scores may be used to consider applicants for the selection process;
F) I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.
I have read and understand the above information regarding the completion of the following skills assessment questions. I further understand that this recruitment includes a skills assessment and that the answers I provide must be consistent with the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.
08
Indicate your full-time professional experience in the collection of money.
No Experience
Less than 12 months
12 to 23 months
24 to 35 months
36 to 47 months
More than 48 months
09
Indicate your full-time professional experience working for a legal, judicial, or governmental organization with direct interaction with a legal or judicial agency.
No Experience
Less than 12 months
12 to 23 months
24 to 35 months
36 to 47 months
More than 48 months
10
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 8-9. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
11
Indicate your full-time professional experience responding to inquiries and providing factual information to attorneys, the general public, and law enforcement officials regarding court proceedings, policies and procedures, and records.
No Experience
Less than 12 months
12 to 23 months
24 to 35 months
36 to 47 months
More than 48 months
12
Indicate your full-time professional experience in records management and/or case management.
No Experience
Less than 12 months
12 to 23 months
24 to 35 months
36 to 47 months
More than 48 months
13
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 11-12. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
14
Indicate your full-time professional experience working with a court case management system (Odyssey, Enterprise, C-Track, JWorks, etc.).
No Experience
Less than 12 months
12 to 23 months
24 to 35 months
36 to 47 months
More than 48 months
15
Indicate your full-time professional experience dealing with and interviewing difficult customers and/or clients who require specialized services in situations where there may be confrontations or strained circumstances.
No Experience
Less than 12 months
12 to 23 months
24 to 35 months
36 to 47 months
More than 48 months
16
Indicate your full-time professional experience completing risk assessments (court, legal, psycho-social, needs assessment, workforce assessments, judicial or security).
No Experience
Less than 12 months
12 to 23 months
23 to 35 months
36 to 47 months
More than 48 months
17
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 14-16. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
18
Please indicate below the statement that best describes your Spanish bilingual ability.
I am not bilingual in Spanish
I have a good comprehension of Spanish
I speak Spanish fluently
I read and write Spanish at a proficient level
I read, write, and speak Spanish fluently
19
This recruitment may be used to fill positions working various times and schedules. Please indicate which of thefollowing work times and schedules you would accept (select all that apply):
Day Shift
Swing Shift
Graveyard Shift
Willing to work weekends (Saturdays and/or Sundays)
Willing to work holidays
20
Do you currently hold a valid driver's license?
Yes, I currently hold a valid Nevada driver's license.
Yes, I currently hold a valid driver's license from another state.
No, I do not currently hold a valid driver's license.
Required Question
Employer
Clark County
Address
500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 3rd Floor PO Box 551791 Las Vegas, Nevada, 89155-1791
Phone
(702)455-4565
Website
http://www.clarkcountynv.gov
Apply
Please verify your email address Verify Email
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JUSTICE COURT INTAKE SPECIALIST
Salary
$24.14 - $35.62 Hourly
Location
Clark County - Las Vegas, NV
Job Type
PERMANENT
Job Number
30559
Department
Justice Court - Las Vegas
Opening Date
04/14/2026
Closing Date
4/28/2026 5:01 PM Pacific
Max Number of Applicants
250
Description
Benefits
Questions
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Las Vegas Justice Court is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Justice Court Intake Specialist position. This position you will serve as the initial point of contact for callers and defendants located at the Clark County Detention Center. Responsibilities include providing administrative support, assisting with release and retention processes, gathering and verifying information, and directing individuals to appropriate resources.
This position requires availability to work nights and weekends.
THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED.
This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months at either level or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.
Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.
Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.
Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience: Equivalent to two (2) years of college level course work in Criminal Justice or a closely related field AND two (2) years of full-time general clerical or legal office support experience which has included dealing with the public. Experience which will have provided a basic knowledge of the criminal justice system, may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the education.
All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.
Working Conditions: Work in confined situations with exposure to potentially difficult or dangerous individuals.
Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.
Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent on the results of a pre-employment drug examination.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Deals with individuals who have been arrested and callers related to such arrests that may have significant problems or require specialized services or in situations where relations are often confrontational or strained.
Interviews individuals to obtain standard demographic, background and personal information; may outline eligibility for specified programs following specific guidelines to defendants.
Completes various risk assessments, financial affidavits and provides to the court for use in release and bail determinations.
Greets callers not included in the detention process, determines the nature of the visit or the problem and explains detailed policies, procedures and regulations related to the criminal justice system.
Completes forms and/or enters data into a computerized system to produce reports.
Accepts bail, prepares receipts and balances monies.
Provides factual information regarding the functions, activities, policies and procedures of the department to which assigned.
Uses a computer to enter data verify information and may make simple updates.
Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
Performs a variety of basic office support duties such as collating materials, completing forms, proofreading typed or printed materials, and/or typing correspondence reports and other materials.
May provide relief and assistance to other office support assignments.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone; Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options
More Money in Your Pocket
100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
No Social Security Deduction
No State Income Taxes
Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)
Medical (https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/risk_management/employee_and_retiree_health_benefits.php#outer-2778) - Employer pays 90% of premium
Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health
Retiree insurance – eligible after 5 years of service
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance – Employer Paid
AD&D – Employer Paid
Long Term Disability – Employer Paid
Generous Leave Accruals that include:
13 Paid Holidays including a Floating Birthday Holiday
Paid Vacation Leave
Paid Sick Leave
Holiday Leave
Other leave options
Catastrophic Leave
Parental Leave – Up to 90 days
Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include
Guardian – Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
Trustmark – Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
Sunlife Financial – Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
TASC – Flexible Spending Account – FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
Morgan Stanley – Deferred Compensation Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Onsite Fitness Center – $12/month
*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.
01
The following questions 1-6 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications. Please note that part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area).
Which best describes your level of education? (Applicants with foreign or international education, including full degrees, partial degrees, or individual credits, must obtain a professional credential evaluation from an accredited evaluation agency. The evaluation must verify the U.S. educational equivalency and, if the applicant is offered a position, an original and verifiable copy must be submitted to Clark County at the candidate’s expense.)
Some High School
High School Diploma or GED
Trade School or Technical Degree
Some College (1-29 semester credits)
Some College (30-59 semester credits)
Some College (60-89 semester credits)
Some College (90-120+ semester credits)
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree or higher
None of the above
02
List all degrees received or college level course work that directly relates to the position. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related education (see template below).
College/University:
Did you graduate:
College Major/Minor:
Semester Credits Completed:
Degree Received:
03
Indicate your full-time professional general clerical or legal office support experience which has included dealing with the public.
No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years
04
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 3. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
05
Indicate your full-time professional experience working with the criminal justice system.
No Experience
Less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
More than 4 years
06
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 5. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
07
The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience.
I understand that:
A) Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area)
B) The education, knowledge, and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of my application;
C) Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer;
D) Responses to assessment questions that are not supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive zero points;
E) Assessment scores may be used to consider applicants for the selection process;
F) I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.
I have read and understand the above information regarding the completion of the following skills assessment questions. I further understand that this recruitment includes a skills assessment and that the answers I provide must be consistent with the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.
08
Indicate your full-time professional experience in the collection of money.
No Experience
Less than 12 months
12 to 23 months
24 to 35 months
36 to 47 months
More than 48 months
09
Indicate your full-time professional experience working for a legal, judicial, or governmental organization with direct interaction with a legal or judicial agency.
No Experience
Less than 12 months
12 to 23 months
24 to 35 months
36 to 47 months
More than 48 months
10
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 8-9. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
11
Indicate your full-time professional experience responding to inquiries and providing factual information to attorneys, the general public, and law enforcement officials regarding court proceedings, policies and procedures, and records.
No Experience
Less than 12 months
12 to 23 months
24 to 35 months
36 to 47 months
More than 48 months
12
Indicate your full-time professional experience in records management and/or case management.
No Experience
Less than 12 months
12 to 23 months
24 to 35 months
36 to 47 months
More than 48 months
13
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 11-12. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
14
Indicate your full-time professional experience working with a court case management system (Odyssey, Enterprise, C-Track, JWorks, etc.).
No Experience
Less than 12 months
12 to 23 months
24 to 35 months
36 to 47 months
More than 48 months
15
Indicate your full-time professional experience dealing with and interviewing difficult customers and/or clients who require specialized services in situations where there may be confrontations or strained circumstances.
No Experience
Less than 12 months
12 to 23 months
24 to 35 months
36 to 47 months
More than 48 months
16
Indicate your full-time professional experience completing risk assessments (court, legal, psycho-social, needs assessment, workforce assessments, judicial or security).
No Experience
Less than 12 months
12 to 23 months
23 to 35 months
36 to 47 months
More than 48 months
17
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 14-16. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
18
Please indicate below the statement that best describes your Spanish bilingual ability.
I am not bilingual in Spanish
I have a good comprehension of Spanish
I speak Spanish fluently
I read and write Spanish at a proficient level
I read, write, and speak Spanish fluently
19
This recruitment may be used to fill positions working various times and schedules. Please indicate which of thefollowing work times and schedules you would accept (select all that apply):
Day Shift
Swing Shift
Graveyard Shift
Willing to work weekends (Saturdays and/or Sundays)
Willing to work holidays
20
Do you currently hold a valid driver's license?
Yes, I currently hold a valid Nevada driver's license.
Yes, I currently hold a valid driver's license from another state.
No, I do not currently hold a valid driver's license.
Required Question
Employer
Clark County
Address
500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 3rd Floor PO Box 551791 Las Vegas, Nevada, 89155-1791
Phone
(702)455-4565
Website
http://www.clarkcountynv.gov
Apply
Please verify your email address Verify Email