Inmate Services Technician

The Inmate Services Technician serves as the first level for the booking intake of arrestees, inmate money and property, and maintains jail records throughout the inmate's incarceration.

Under general supervision, an Inmate Services Technician performs specialized administrative and accounting work for the Detention Services Division of the Sheriff's Office.

Technicians are responsible for calculating an inmate's release date, as well as determining whether an inmate is eligible for release from custody. Other responsibilities include scheduling court appearances, notifications regarding inmate release, analyzing, monitoring and updating the custody status, charges, bonds, and cash account balances for inmates throughout their incarceration, which results in interaction with inmate detainees. The work also includes using multiple computer systems to enter, retrieve information, and provide information to incoming calls from the public and information requests from inmate-detainees.

Apply By:
Continuous

Division:
Sheriff Detentions Division

Management Level:
Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Benefit Eligibility:
This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Description:
This position works irregular hours (Shift Work), and includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Starting Pay is $22.30 per hour with an annual starting salary of $46,384.00.

Step increases occur every 6 months for the first three years, followed by annual pay increases.

Oversee inmate intake and release by reviewing file to determine if stipulations for booking and release are satisfied. Release inmate property and funds upon verifying paperwork accuracy and completeness. Prepare surety or cash bonds for release. Release all inmate property. Process various charges to inmate cash accounts.
Maintain database information by calculating, awarding good time, accounting for mandatory time and verifying inmate release dates. Analyze documents and enter into system. Add and release charges to inmate file. Prepare documents for inmate release upon verifying all inmate data. Interact with inmate to verify information, dates and charges.
Convey inmate information by responding to inquiries regarding inmate details. Respond to questions regarding inmate sentencing and other situations. Schedule and document inmate court appearances.
Authorize non-professional off site visits for inmates. Verify visitor’s identity and eligibility for on-site visits. Monitor visits to ensure compliance with all protection orders and jail regulations.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED
Keyboarding 40 wpm
Minimum of one year relevant experience
Relevant experience includes (but is not limited to): cash handling experience, customer service experience, and data entry experience
Applicants should have intermediate reading, math, and writing skills.
The Candidate will obtain CBI certification and Notary certification within six months of hire.

Each applicant must be willing to submit to:
Written Testing/Job specific testing
Oral Interview(s)
Polygraph Exam
Background Investigation to include a criminal, driving, and credit history check
Medical Exam (Job Specific Testing)
Psychological Exam

Education:
GED, High School Diploma

Experience:
Work Experience: Minimum one year

Certifications:
Languages:
Category:
Enforcement & Protective Services

Salary : $46,384