Melissa Guzman
Nampa,ID
Summary
Helpful Court Clerk with 8 years of experience performing clerical duties. Adept at preparing dockets and issuing orders of the court. Strong knowledge of court documents and legal terms. Prepared to apply enthusiasm and expertise to new position.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Court Clerk II
Canyon County Courthouse
07.2016 - Current
- Manage confidential and sensitive information
- Provide customer service to the public, attorneys, and law enforcement
- Answer incoming phone calls, emails, and process mail
- Arraign defendants at the counter, prepare the video arraignment calendar for the defendants in custody, schedule court hearings
- Create new criminal cases by complaint. indictment, or summons
- Process legal documents through Odyssey File and Serve (Efile)
- Prepare affidavits and warrants to submit to the prosecuting attorney or the judge for further processing
- Return served or recalled warrants into Enterprise Justice and process bonds
- Process financial transactions for fines, fees, and other court-related costs accurately and efficiently
Deputy Sheriff / Courts and Transports
Canyon County Sheriff's Office
01.2014 - 05.2016
- Oversaw inmate transports to court hearings, maintaining strict security protocols to prevent escape attempts
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally, minimizing risks to public safety
- Maintained accurate reports and records, aiding in the proper documentation of cases for judicial proceedings
Deputy Sheriff / Detention
Canyon County Sheriff's Office
05.2011 - 01.2014
- Observed jail and inmate activity to maintain order and safety
- Performed daily equipment inventory and restocking of supplies
- Prepared incident reports that occurred within the facility
Deputy Sheriff / Training Office
Canyon County Sheriff's Office
09.2007 - 05.2011
- Accurately maintained deputies training records within the Sheriff's Office and the Idaho POST Academy
- Registered deputies for training, prepared hotel, flight and car rental reservations
- Scheduled training room reservations for the agency and other law enforcement agencies
- Background checks on applicants through the National Crime Information Center
Deputy Sheriff / Civil Office
Canyon County Sheriff's Office
10.2004 - 09.2007
- Performed accurate and timely payroll transactions related to garnishments to include setup, data entry and updating deductions data
- Entered and prepared court documents for service by Sheriff's Office Deputies
- Filed completed court paperwork within the courts
- Answered phone calls and sorted mail
Education
Level I Detention Certification - Detention Academy
Idaho P.O.S.T. Academy
Meridian, ID12.2011
High school or equivalent - GED
Boise State University
Nampa, ID03.1998
Skills
- Teamwork
- Attention to Detail
- Communication
- Problem Resolution
- Confidentiality
- Time Management
- Case file preparation
- Multitasking
- Court operations support
- Legal Terminology Knowledge
Certification
Level 1 Detention Certificate, 12/01/11
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Court Clerk II
Canyon County Courthouse
07.2016 - Current
Deputy Sheriff / Courts and Transports
Canyon County Sheriff's Office
01.2014 - 05.2016
Deputy Sheriff / Detention
Canyon County Sheriff's Office
05.2011 - 01.2014
Deputy Sheriff / Training Office
Canyon County Sheriff's Office
09.2007 - 05.2011
Deputy Sheriff / Civil Office
Canyon County Sheriff's Office
10.2004 - 09.2007
High school or equivalent - GED
Boise State University
Level 1 Detention Certificate, 12/01/11
Level I Detention Certification - Detention Academy
Idaho P.O.S.T. Academy
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