Clerk's Office Careers

Why Work for Us?

With more than 1,000 duties to oversee, the Clerk's office offers many opportunities for people from all different backgrounds to build a rewarding career in public service. The Clerk's office offers opportunities for careers in IT, court services, finance and accounting, and more. Clerk employees play a key role in both our justice system and the Polk County community, and have a chance to make a difference, engage our residents, and serve the community.  

Here at the Clerk's office, our most valuable asset is our team. That's why we're committed to providing our employees with benefits that reflect what we value: a healthy work/life balance, health and wellness, personal development, and planning for the future.  

Benefits

We've been named one of Polk County's "Best Places to Work" for a reason -- we know the importance of rest, personal  growth, health, and opportunity, and provide a benefits package that reflects these values.

Work/Life Balance

• 11 paid holidays each year
• Accrued annual leave, starting with 22 days per year

Personal Growth

• Tuition reimbursement and education incentives
• Recognition awards

Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options
• Sick leave
• Free employee health clinic for employees and all covered dependents
• Free employee gym
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Future

• Florida’s state retirement pension or investment plan for both part-time and full-time employees
• Life insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Polk County Clerk of Courts and Comptroller is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person shall, on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or genetics, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity under the jurisdiction of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Polk County.

Veterans' Preference

Veterans' Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Code Chapter 55-7A with respect to Veterans' Preference in appointment, retention, and promotion. 

Overview

The Polk County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller is your public trustee, responsible for safeguarding public records and public funds. Whether you get married, buy a house, receive a traffic ticket, or simply enjoy the benefits of a county that is financially stable, you have been impacted by the services of this highly diverse and complex office. The Florida Constitution established the Clerk & Comptroller as a public trustee, independently elected to protect public funds and public records while performing the following major functions.

County Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer And Auditor

The Clerk & Comptroller is the official "watchdog" of all county funds, providing the necessary checks and balances on the county's budget, revenue and spending. The Clerk also invests and earns revenue on county funds to reduce the tax burden on the residents of Polk County. 

County Recorder

The Clerk & Comptroller maintains and ensures the integrity of the Official Record Books of Polk County dating back to the mid-1800s. Documents such as mortgages, deeds, liens, judgments, and marriage licenses are recorded and entered into a computer system that is available to the public online and at all office locations.

Clerk of the Circuit Court

The Clerk & Comptroller supports the county’s criminal, civil, and juvenile courts by processing, recording, and filing documents such as lawsuits, traffic tickets, divorce agreements, wills, domestic violence petitions, and tenant evictions. The Clerk is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the integrity of all court records.

Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners

The Clerk & Comptroller provides services to the Board, such as preparing and maintaining the records of Polk County Commission meetings and other government meetings, and making them available to the public. The Clerk also administers the Value Adjustment Board process.

Other Services

The Clerk is also responsible for managing the county's jury system, processing passports, processing marriage licenses, and conducting foreclosure sales and tax deed sales.