Melissa Guzman
Nampa,ID
Summary
Court Clerk with extensive experience overseeing confidential data and processing legal documents. Strong background in assisting the public, attorneys, and law enforcement, ensuring efficient court operations. Committed to maintaining accuracy and confidentiality in all clerical duties.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Court Clerk II
Canyon County Courthouse
07.2016 - Current
- Arraign defendants at the counter, prepare the video arraignment calendar for the defendants in custody, schedule court hearings
- Create new criminal cases using complaints, indictments, or summons documentation.
- Process legal documents through Odyssey File and Serve (Efile)
- prepare affidavits and warrants for submission to prosecuting attorney or judge for further processing
- Entered served or recalled warrants into the enterprise justice system and processed surety bonds.
- administered financial transactions for fines and fees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court protocols
- oversee confidential and sensitive data
- assisted public, attorneys, and law enforcement personnel with inquiries and documentation
- responded to incoming phone calls and emails, processed mail to ensure timely communication
Deputy Sheriff / Courts and Transports
Canyon County Sheriff's Office
01.2014 - 05.2016
- Managed high-pressure situations with composure, enhancing public safety and minimizing risks during transports.
- Escorted inmates to court hearings, maintaining strict security standards that ensured safety and order.
- Ensured accuracy of reports and records to support effective case documentation for judicial proceedings.
Deputy Sheriff / Detention
Canyon County Sheriff's Office
05.2011 - 01.2014
- Monitored jail and inmate activity, maintaining order and enhancing safety within facility
- Documented incidents occurring within facility through detailed reporting
- Conducted daily inventory of equipment and restocked necessary supplies
Deputy Sheriff / Training Office
Canyon County Sheriff's Office
09.2007 - 05.2011
- Organized deputies training records for sheriff's office and Idaho Post Academy to ensure accessibility and compliance.
- Coordinated training facility reservations for the agency and local law enforcement organizations.
- Registered deputies for training programs. Prepared travel arrangements, including hotel bookings, flights, and car rentals.
- applicant background screenings through national crime information center
Deputy Sheriff / Civil Office
Canyon County Sheriff's Office
10.2004 - 09.2007
- Prepared and arranged court documents for processing by sheriff's office deputies.
- Delivered completed court documents to the designated courts.
- Administered payroll transactions for garnishments, ensuring accuracy in setup, data entry, and deduction modifications to support compliance.
- Managed incoming phone calls and organized mail to streamline communication processes.
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
- Legal terminology
- Case file preparation
- Court operations support
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Problem resolution
- Confidentiality
- Effective communication
- Teamwork
Certification
Level 1 Detention Certificate, 12/01/11
Languages
Spanish
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
Level I Detention Certification - Detention Academy
Idaho P.O.S.T. Academy
High school or equivalent - GED
Boise State University