Application Process

Thank you for your interest in employment with the Office of Lydia Gardner, Orange County Clerk of Courts. The Orange County Clerk of Courts is a highly respected professional government organization. We seek to hire the best and brightest talent available.

Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must meet the specifications of the position as defined on the job description. Experience can be substituted for education, or vice versa, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

A valid Florida driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record may be required for some positions.

Most of our job opportunities are for entry-level clerical positions including Deputy Clerk I and Trial Clerk I. Passing scores on computer-based skills assessments are required for all entry (clerical) level positions.

Selection Procedure
Position openings may be posted for a specific period of time or as an open until filled basis.

The selection procedure requires an evaluation of relevant education, experience and a personal or panel interview of qualified applicants.

Employer and/or reference verification will be conducted on those selected for an interview (current employers will not be contacted at this point).

Salary Ranges
For most positions, the salary listed is the starting salary. If a range is listed instead, then salary is commensurate with experience.

Testing Procedures
If testing is required for a position, the job posting will announce the dates, times and location of testing. Testing will be administered as a prerequisite by the Talent Management Division. A passing score must be on file before a position closes in order for an applicant to be considered for a position.

Expiration Date
A completed application must be received in the Talent Management Division by 5 p.m. on the expiration date. Applications received after the expiration date will not be accepted.

Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application process by contacting the Talent Management Division prior to requiring the accommodation.

Accessing the Online Job Application
All job applications are now entered into our secure applicant tracking website.  To complete an application click on the Job Opportunities link and then on Search for Available Positions.  Once at this website you will have the following two choices:

• First Time Users:  Scroll down the page and click the appropriate Apply link to enter a new application if you are a first time user.
   
• Returning Users:  Click log in here to access your job application to make changes or additions to the application you currently have on file.

• Completion of employment application and non-smoker affidavit.
• Local, state and national criminal background and valid driver’s license checks.
• Employment and/or reference verifications (current employer, if applicable, before a contingent job offer is made).
• Physical examination including screening for the presence of illegal narcotic substances.
• Other requirements will be stated within the posted job opportunity announcement.