Booking Clerk

Yellowstone Club, LLC; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

PERS retirement

Vision plan

Deferred compensation

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Yellowstone County Sheriff's Department is seeking a Booking Clerk to perform inmate intake and release processing, maintain confidential records, and support transportation preparations.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to interpret court information, data entry accuracy, and collaboration with other agencies. No prior experience is required; training provided; candidates must pass a background check and meet minimum age requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED.
• Minimum age of 18 years old.
• Experience - None required/Training will be provided.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Performs intake booking and release duties such as preparing inmates for transportation.
• Types, enters data, organizes, maintains and ensures confidentiality and proper disposition of inmate files.
• Interprets, deciphers, and transcribes court information in inmate files; including electronic records.
• Establishes and maintains a professional working relationship with other agencies and their employees.
• Records all cash, property, and personal belongings of inmate into a computer file and places items in an assigned property bag.
• Complete a CJIN/NCIC on-line training and maintain certification.
• Run for warrants and criminal histories on inmates.
• Maintains inmate accounts regarding deposits and disbursements of money.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Yellowstone County candidates for Booking Clerk shall adhere to generally accepted business standards for appearance with respect to body art and physical alterations. Face, neck, and hand tattoos are not permitted.

Conducts prisoner intake and release processing and documentation; does related work as required.

Class Specifications | Booking Clerk (C) | Class Spec Details

Examples of Duties

• Performs intake booking and release duties such as preparing inmates for transportation;
• Types, enters data, organizes, maintains and ensures confidentiality and proper disposition of inmate files;
• Interprets, deciphers, and transcribes court information in inmate files; including electronic records;
• Establishes and maintains a professional working relationship with other agencies and their employees;
• Records all cash, property, and personal belongings of inmate into a computer file and places items in an assigned property bag;
• Complete a CJIN/NCIC on-line training and maintain certification;
• Run for warrants and criminal histories on inmates;
• Maintains inmate accounts regarding deposits and disbursements of money.

Education/Experience/Training

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or G.E.D.;
• Minimum age of 18 years old;
• Experience - None required/Training will be provided;
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Desired

• Clerical or secretarial experience.

Certifications

• Become CJIN/NCIC certified within 6 month probationary period.

Sheriff's Department Employment Statement

Any individual with a felony conviction, a domestic violence conviction, or outstanding warrants is ineligible for consideration for employment by the Yellowstone County Sheriff's Department.

Benefits

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including:

• Employer paid health insurance, which includes dental and pharmacy benefits
• Employer paid life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability
• State of Montana PERS retirement
• Vision plan coverage
• 457 deferred compensation plans and ROTH plans
• Flexible spending accounts, dependent care accounts, limited purpose accounts and health savings accounts (HSA)
• Education assistance program
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program
• Weight Management program
• Annual wellness screenings
• Paid holidays
• 12-days sick leave per year
• 3-weeks' vacation your first year!

Part-time employees who work a minimum of 20 hours per week, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page. https://www.yellowstonecountymt.gov/human_resources

01

Are you age 18 or older?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

03

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Conviction is not an automatic bar to employment for most County positions. Under MCA 7-32-2104, a felony conviction is an automatic bar to employment for positions within the Sheriff's Office.

• Yes
• No

04

If you answered "yes" to the question above, what was the felony conviction and date?

• Required Question