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Bexar County Sheriff's Office lists this Inmate Booking Clerk opportunity in san antonio, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Inmate Booking ClerkUnder direct supervision, is responsible for obtaining information from arrested individuals; prepares inmate paperwork; enters and deletes information in computer system; assembles and distributes inmate paperwork; receives court documents; calculates ticket fines and/or incarceration time; receives and deposits money; issues authorization release forms; provides information on arrested individuals and inmates; and performs related duties as required.Duties and Responsibilities:Interviews arrested individuals to obtain personal, criminal history and medical information and prepares inmate paperwork for processingEnters and deletes booking, court, bond and personal information on arrested individuals in the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS)Assembles inmate paperwork and distributes to appropriate areas within the Sheriff's OfficeReceives court documents and calculates ticket fines and/or incarceration time to be servedReceives money for bonds or tickets and deposits money in safe for distribution to Justice of Peace Courts, County of Bexar, City of San Antonio or Department of Public SafetyIssues various authorization release forms to arrested individuals being released or to other law enforcement agencies receiving arrested individualsProvides information to the general public on arrested individuals and inmatesPerforms clerical functions such as answering telephone, typing, filing and copyingPerforms other duties as requiredMinimum Qualifications:High School or General Education Development (GED) certificate, and one (1) year general office experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experienceKnowledge of bond process; knowledge of basic office procedures; knowledge of CJIS computer systemSkill to type 45 wpm with no more than 7 errors; Requires recent typing test administered by Workforce Solutions Alamo Career CentersSkill in interviewing hostile or violent people; skill in operating personal computer and basic office equipmentAbility to communicate effectively with diverse groups of individuals utilizing tact and diplomacy; ability to accurately enter and delete data; ability to perform mathematical calculations; ability to understand and follow instructions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with arrested individuals, co-workers, other County employees and the general publicMust secure and maintain a favorable background investigation from the Bexar County Sheriff's OfficeMust clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen testMay be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweekWork Environment and Physical Demands:Working conditions are primarily in a jail environment with constant exposure to hostile or violent people and communicable diseasesOccasionally moves items weighing up to 10 poundsOccasionally moves about the officeFrequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate informationConstantly operates a computer and other office productivity machineryPositions self to perform essential functionsMust be able to remain in a stationary positionBexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee's spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Worksite address
san antonio, TX, 78201, US
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