Employment

Application Instructions

To be considered for employment at FJD, candidates must submit a completed employment application on our website at https://fjdcareers.phila.gov/cyberweb and click on Apply Now button to create an account or to log into their existing account.

A completed application must be submitted by 11:59 PM on 7/5/2026

About FJD

The First Judicial District of Pennsylvania is the Philadelphia County Court System composed of two courts: the Court of Common Pleas and the Municipal Court. Our mission is to adjudicate cases and provide services to the community within our jurisdiction while ensuring fair, timely, and accessible justice to the people of Philadelphia.

Benefits Summary

Full-time employees of the FJD are eligible for the following benefits:

• FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program.
• 8-weeks of Paid parental leave
• Generous paid time off: 10 days’ vacation, 15 sicks days, 5 annual (paid personal) leave days, 12 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage to meet you and your family’s needs.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness forgives the remaining balance on your federal Direct Loans after you’ve made the equivalent of 120 qualifying monthly payments under an accepted repayment plan and while working full-time for an eligible employers such as the FJD.
• Pension through Philadelphia Municipal Employees Retirement Plan
• 457 (b) Deferred Compensation Plan is tax-advantage retirement plan to accelerate your retirement savings by putting money aside pretax into investment portfolios. This is separate from your pension.
• Tuition Discounts and Scholarships: FJD participates in the City of Philadelphia’s Return to Learning Partnership Program to provide access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Discounts range between 10% to 40%.

About Department

The Data Verification Unit (DVU) operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is primarily responsible for corresponding with the Philadelphia Police Department, as well as local, state and federal law enforcement agencies as part of the Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network (CLEAN) and the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) to confirm the validity of criminal bench warrants and probation violation warrants for individuals detained in those jurisdictions. The Data Verification Unit is also responsible for the quality control of FJD-related warrants entered into NCIC and routinely conducts reviews of NCIC to ensure the timely removal of warrants that are no longer valid or addition of valid warrants to the system. DVU personnel are also responsible for facilitating the bench warrant surrender process, staffing the daily Bench Warrant Court hearings, and providing verifications to abatements as requested.

Position Summary

The Pretrial Service Department of the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania’s mission is to safeguard pretrial justice while maximizing public safety and court appearance. Pretrial Services meets this mission through pre-arraignment interviews, supervised release services, appointment of counsel interviews, and enforcement of judicial orders.

This full-time position within Pretrial Services involves performing clerical and verification-related duties within The Data Verification Unit. The work involves contact with subjects and various law enforcement agencies for the purpose of warrant verifications. An employee in this position must maintain professionalism at all times, pay close attention to detail to ensure information is recorded accurately, and have the ability to communicate clearly and concisely. Assignments are routine in nature and must be carried out in accordance with well-defined standards, procedures, policies, and regulations.

Distinguishing Features

This is entry-level clerical work performed under the supervision of an administrative superior. The work is routine in nature. Once learned easily learned, the candidate must have the ability perform assigned tasks without close supervision. Employees in this class will be required to perform data entry duties on an as-needed basis.

The Data Verification Unit operates 24/7/365. Employees of this class are categorized as essential personnel and must report to work during court closures, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent.
2. Experience in an office environment is preferred.
3. Appropriate experience in the use of personal computers and Windows software applications.
4. After meeting minimum application standards by a panel review, must complete an evaluation and interview.
5. Ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
6. The Data Verification Unit operates 24/7/365. Employees of this class are categorized as essential personnel and must report to work during court closures, weekends, and holidays.
7. Satisfactory clearance of a criminal background investigation.
8. Must work onsite (not remote).

Essential Functions

The following duties are considered typical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Verification of bench warrants in various court systems
• Receives requests for court records related to bench warrants from corrections facilities, court officials, and the District Attorney’s office.
• Fills out forms and applications after verbal inquiries or from handwritten documents.
• Sorts and files papers and/or legal documents in a pre-established filing system.
• Performs routine data entry functions to retrieve information from court computers.
• Directs the public to appropriate departments based on simple inquiries.
• Assumes duties and assignments in the bench warrant surrender room and the bench warrant hearing courtroom when necessary.

Marginal Functions

• Answers the telephone and may greet the public.
• Provides general information pertaining to assigned function.
• Replenishes computer printer paper, copier or fax machine paper supplies.
• Performs related functions and assignments as required or assigned by an administrative superior.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Skill in computer access and data entry on pre-established screens.
• Ability to interact with the public in a tactful, professional and efficient manner.
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of the English language and spelling.
• Skill in eliciting information quickly and easily.
• Skill in giving information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to read and interpret court documents and disseminate the information accordingly.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• All employees must obtain active Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network (CLEAN) and Pennsylvania Justice Network (JNET) certifications within the probationary period and maintain the same for the duration of employment in this job classification.
• All employees must pass criminal history and background investigations.

ADA Notice

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the First Judicial District of PA will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.