Court Support Specialist*

Summary

Court Support Specialist

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Court Support Specialist in the Municipal Court. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to six (6) months or up to one (1) year, depending on employment status. Under general supervision, performs highly skilled clerical duties including administrative, judicial support, and public contact tasks within the Municipal Court; performs related duties as assigned.

Salary and Benefits:

• External candidates, probationary full-time, part-time, and temporary City of Henderson employees will start at the first step of the salary range, if selected.
• Work-Life Balance
  • Four (4)-Day, 38-hour workweek
  • May be required to work an alternative or flexible work schedule, outside of normal business hours, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or extended hours.
• Paid Leave and Holidays
  • Family and Medical Leave and Extended Leave Policy
• Comprehensive benefits package*** for all full-time, regular Teamsters-represented employees including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, basic life and AD&D insurance
  • Long Term Disability (LTD)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy
  • Retirement Benefits
    • Nevada PERS (Public Employees' Retirement System)
    • Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account
    • Deferred Compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) Plans
  • Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, 529 College Savings Plan
  • Employer Paid Financial Wellness Benefits and Education
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government
  • Tuition and Certification Reimbursement Program, and much more!
  • ***Click here to review all City Employee Benefits

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school or the equivalent
• Three (3) years of full-time experience performing responsible clerical duties involving contact with the public and providing extensive customer service
• Note: An equivalent combination of related education, experience, and training may be considered
• Proficiency in keyboarding sufficient to type 35 net words per minute
• Must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check, and a wants/warrants check
• Must obtain and maintain Security Awareness and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) certification upon hire/transfer and recertify as needed. Must maintain certifications in NCIC/NCJIS as a condition of continued employment.
• Desirable: Two (2) years of full-time clerical experience in a legal setting or criminal justice agency
• Desirable: College coursework in criminal justice
• Desirable: Bilingual proficiency in verbal and written communications

Required Documents/Assessment Information:

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION: 1) Completed Employment Application

ASSESSMENT DATES: Skills-Based Keyboarding Examination* Remote/Online (Pass/Fall) - Test invitations and instructions will be sent the week of November 2, 2026. Candidates will have a minimum of 48-hours to complete this examination. No extensions will be granted. *Candidates will be required to pass the keyboarding portion of the assessment process based on the number of net words per minute (WPM) listed in the minimum qualifications. Please click here for more information on our keyboarding examination and to access the practice test.

In-Person eSkill Written Examination (Weighted 25%) - Monday, November 9, 2026 (All Candidates who have passed the preliminary skills-based keyboarding)

Structured Selection Interview (Weighted 75%) - Tuesday, November 17, 2026 and Wednesday, November 18, 2026 (if needed) (Top-Scoring Candidates)

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS: If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report. The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.

Selection Process:

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application. Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.

Job Description

Court Support Specialist

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Court Support Specialist in the Municipal Court. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to six (6) months or up to one (1) year, depending on employment status. Under general supervision, performs highly skilled clerical duties including administrative, judicial support, and public contact tasks within the Municipal Court; performs related duties as assigned.

Salary and Benefits:

• External candidates, probationary full-time, part-time, and temporary City of Henderson employees will start at the first step of the salary range, if selected.
• Work-Life Balance
  • Four (4)-Day, 38-hour workweek
  • May be required to work an alternative or flexible work schedule, outside of normal business hours, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or extended hours.
• Paid Leave and Holidays
  • Family and Medical Leave and Extended Leave Policy
• Comprehensive benefits package*** for all full-time, regular Teamsters-represented employees including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, basic life and AD&D insurance
  • Long Term Disability (LTD)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy
  • Retirement Benefits
    • Nevada PERS (Public Employees' Retirement System)
    • Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account
    • Deferred Compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) Plans
  • Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, 529 College Savings Plan
  • Employer Paid Financial Wellness Benefits and Education
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government
  • Tuition and Certification Reimbursement Program, and much more!
  • ***Click here to review all City Employee Benefits

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school or the equivalent
• Three (3) years of full-time experience performing responsible clerical duties involving contact with the public and providing extensive customer service
• Note: An equivalent combination of related education, experience, and training may be considered
• Proficiency in keyboarding sufficient to type 35 net words per minute
• Must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check, and a wants/warrants check
• Must obtain and maintain Security Awareness and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) certification upon hire/transfer and recertify as needed. Must maintain certifications in NCIC/NCJIS as a condition of continued employment.
• Desirable: Two (2) years of full-time clerical experience in a legal setting or criminal justice agency
• Desirable: College coursework in criminal justice
• Desirable: Bilingual proficiency in verbal and written communications

Required Documents/Assessment Information:

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION: 1) Completed Employment Application

ASSESSMENT DATES: Skills-Based Keyboarding Examination* Remote/Online (Pass/Fall) - Test invitations and instructions will be sent the week of November 2, 2026. Candidates will have a minimum of 48-hours to complete this examination. No extensions will be granted. *Candidates will be required to pass the keyboarding portion of the assessment process based on the number of net words per minute (WPM) listed in the minimum qualifications. Please click here for more information on our keyboarding examination and to access the practice test.

In-Person eSkill Written Examination (Weighted 25%) - Monday, November 9, 2026 (All Candidates who have passed the preliminary skills-based keyboarding)

Structured Selection Interview (Weighted 75%) - Tuesday, November 17, 2026 and Wednesday, November 18, 2026 (if needed) (Top-Scoring Candidates)

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS: If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report. The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.

Selection Process:

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application. Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.