Career Postings Clerk & Comptroller's Office Employee Handbook (PDF) Office Location: Palm Beach County Governmental Center 301 North Olive Ave 9th Floor West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Administration

Mary Kay Prout
Chief Administration Officer
(561) 355-4172
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The Clerk & Comptroller's office is looking for ambitious, dedicated people, interested in working for a public service oriented office. Many positions involve direct contact with the public either in person or by telephone. There are computerized systems throughout the departments so data entry and word processing are an important part of the operations. If you meet these criteria, we are interested in discussing future employment opportunities with you.

Click here to view open positions in the Clerk & Comptroller's office.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of positions are under the Clerk & Comptroller's employment?

The majority of the 700+ positions at the Clerk & Comptroller's office are office/clerical in nature such as; cashier, photocopy operations, couriers, mail clerks, front counter and courtroom clerks. The organization also offers a variety of professional-level positions in the areas of management, supervisory and accounting/auditing/automation. Because of the size of the Clerk & Comptroller's office, there is a continued need for qualified applicants.

What departments are under the Clerk & Comptroller?

There are five divisions in the Clerk & Comptroller's office: Information Technology, Operations (which includes Court Services and Legal Records), Finance, Administration, and Communications Management.

What are the work hours in the Clerk & Comptroller's office?

The Clerk & Comptroller's office is open from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M.. Non-exempt Clerk & Comptroller employees work a 40 hour work week. Some positions have flexible hours and overtime. Exempt employees work a 40 hour work week. Exempt positions are "exempt from overtime" and employees in these positions are expected to work the hours necessary for successful completion of work obligations.

Some departments may offer a four-day work week.

How and where do I apply for employment with the Clerk & Comptroller's office?

Applications are accepted for posted positions only. To be considered for employment, applicants may apply online. Applicants may then be contacted for an interview by an employment specialist.

All applicants that successfully complete all portions of the pre-employment process are eligible for consideration for up to three months.

Where do I find job advertisements for the Clerk & Comptroller's office?

Positions are advertised online at monster.com, careerbuilder.com, or dice.com. Additionally, some positions are posted in specialized journals and on various specialized web sites.

What type of salary can I expect to receive?

Salaries are established in accordance with the requirements of each position classification. There is a minimum and maximum salary within each pay classification to allow for upward mobility. Performance appraisals are conducted semi-annually, at which time employees may be eligible for a salary increase in accordance with our policies.

Salaries throughout the Clerk & Comptroller's office are highly-competitive with private industry and other local governmental entities.

Does the Clerk & Comptroller's office offer a Student Internship Program?

The Clerk & Comptroller believes in providing opportunities to students in the local community and has initiated a Student Intern Program for local high school and college students.

Recruitment efforts begin several months prior to the end of the school year and student intern positions are posted. Students must be at least 16 years old and meet certain standards in addition to taking part in the usual pre-screening process in order to be considered for employment. The goal of the program is to introduce students to the workplace and to share career building skills for the future.

Does the Clerk & Comptroller's office have any volunteer positions?

The Clerk & Comptroller values the skills of our diverse community and has implemented a volunteer program. Volunteers are placed in many different departments and provide a valuable service to our organization and the public.

For more information about the volunteer program, contact Special Programs Manager Ed Russo at (561) 355-6846 or by e-mail.

Where can I get additional information on employment with the Clerk & Comptroller's office?

Contact Adminstration at (561) 355-4172.

Departments within Administration:

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