Booking Technician

Frederick County Local Government; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center seeks a Booking Technician to join its dedicated team. This entry-level role provides essential administrative support and interaction with inmates during booking and release.

Responsibilities include processing warrants, entering data in automated systems, maintaining records, and assisting with fingerprinting and ID procedures in a secure corrections environment. The role requires attention to detail and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Entry-level position; 1 year correctional experience preferred.
• Adaptability to working in a secure correctional environment.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain records.
• Ability to operate VCIN/NCIC terminals, Live Scan, Identix, fingerprinting and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Review and process warrants and court documents related to incarceration and release.
• Process individuals entering and leaving the facility per procedures and automated systems.
• Inventory and document inmate property, money, and valuables; issue and retrieve facility property.
• Maintain accurate records of incarcerated individuals throughout intake and release.
• Use VCIN/NCIC to verify criminal history and current warrants.
• Conduct initial medical screenings and administer required alcohol and drug testing.
• Complete fingerprinting, photographs, iris scans, and other identification procedures.
• Review DCJS requirements and coordinate DNA collection when required.
• Prepare incident, observation, and institutional reports; maintain accurate records.
• Respond to public inquiries regarding incarcerated individuals and operate the facility’s automated Offender Management System.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Recordkeeping

Inmate interaction

Computer terminals

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

VCIN/NCIC terminals

Live Scan

Identix

Fingerprint Identification

Signature Pad Equipment

Adani Conpass full-body scanner

Job description

The Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center is looking for a Booking Technician to join our dedicated team. This entry-level position offers the opportunity to work in a secure facility, providing essential administrative support and interacting with inmates during booking and release processes. If you're detail-oriented, professional, and ready for a rewarding challenge, we want to hear from you!

Working Hours

This position follows a 12-hour shift schedule from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM on a 2-2-3-day rotation.

As a Booking Technician, you will:

• Review and process warrants and court documents related to the incarceration and release of individuals.
• Process individuals entering and leaving the facility in accordance with established procedures and automated systems.
• Inventory and document inmate property, money, and valuables; issue and retrieve facility property as required.
• Maintain accurate accountability and records of incarcerated individuals throughout the intake and release process.
• Use VCIN/NCIC to verify criminal history and current warrants.
• Conduct initial medical screenings and administer required alcohol and drug testing.
• Complete fingerprinting, photographs, iris scans, and other identification procedures.
• Review DCJS requirements and coordinate DNA collection when required.
• Prepare incident, observation, and institutional reports and maintain accurate records.
• Respond to public inquiries regarding incarcerated individuals and operate the facility’s automated Offender Management System.

• Must possess a high school or general education diploma.
• Entry-level position, but one (1) year of correctional experience is preferred.
• Adaptability to Secure Environments:Ability to perform responsibilities effectively within a correctional center, including professional interactions with inmates as part of daily operations.
• Strong Organizational Skills:Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently, maintain accurate records, and prioritize responsibilities to meet deadlines effectively.
• Ability to operate computer terminals, VCIN/NCIC terminals, Live Scan, Identex, Fingerprint Identification, Signature Pad Equipment, and use the Adani Conpass full-body scanner.

NRADC Automatic Disqualifiers

Criminal History

1. Any conviction or plea of guilty or no contest to a felony or any offense that would be a felony if committed in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

2. Any conviction of plea of guilty or no contest to any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude including but not limited to petit larceny under Section 18.2-96 of the Code of Virginia or any offense involving moral turpitude that would be a misdemeanor if committed in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Crimes of moral turpitude include but limited to: fraud, all theft offenses and perjury.

3. Any conviction or plea of guilty or no contest to any misdemeanor sex offense in the Commonwealth of Virginia, another state, or the United States, including but not limited to sexual battery under Section 18.2-67.4 of the Code Of Virginia or consensual sexual intercourse with a minor 15 or older under clause (ii) of Section 18.2-371 of the Code of Virginia, or domestic assault under Section 18.2-57.2 of the Code of Virginia or any offense that would be domestic assault under the laws of another state or the United States.

4. Any conviction that requires the registration in the Virginia Sex Offender Registry.

5. Undetected commission of any of the above crimes, as an adult.

Traffic Violations

1. Has not held a valid driver’s license for a minimum of two (2) years.

2. Driver’s license suspended or revoked within three years of application.

3. Convicted within the past five years of any of the following:

• Operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Fleeing or eluding a police officer
• Failure to stop after an accident (hit and run)
• Operating a vehicle with a suspended license
• Participating in a speed contest or drag race
• Reckless driving or driving to endanger
• Violation of state regulations on implied consent

4. Convicted within the past ten years of any of the following:

• Homicide or manslaughter with a motor vehicle
• Theft or use of a motor vehicle in the commission of felony
• Assault with a motor vehicle
• More than two convictions for motor vehicle moving violations (other than those listed in b above) during the past three years
• Involvement in two or more avoidable (at fault) accidents during the previous three years

Drugs

1. The illegal sale or distribution of any illegal drugs in the past 7 years.

2. Any use of a controlled substance listed in Schedule I of Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia in the past five years from the date of application submission is an automatic disqualifier unless you have successfully completed a drug rehabilitation program. This does not include marijuana.

3. Any illegal use of a controlled substance listed in Schedule II of Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia in the past two years from the date of application submission is an automatic disqualifier unless you have successfully completed a drug rehabilitation program.

4. The illegal use, possession of marijuana or a derivative thereof within the previous twelve months.

Illegal drug is defined as set forth in the Federal Controlled Substance Act, 21 U.S.C. §800 et al. and by the Code of Virginia.

Others

1. Past or current gang affiliation.

2. Dishonorable discharge from any military service.

3. Untruthfulness and/or the intentional withholding of information on any application, interview, or paperwork associated with the position. Examples of intentional withholding of information would include deliberate inaccuracies or incomplete statements.

4. Intentional failure to follow the directions outlined in the testing process or relying on others to complete any portion of the testing process.

Note

This is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of background disqualifiers. Applicants who are successful in the initial testing will undergo a thorough background investigation, including polygraph examination. Areas of concern will be evaluated on a case‑case basis within the context of the full investigation/review. Examples of areas of concern may include, but are not limited to:

Reduction of charges as a result of a plea agreement or other form of sentencing disposition prior to a conviction in any of the aforementioned criminal and driving history categories.

Crimes committed as a juvenile, including undetected crime.

Patterns of reckless and/or irresponsible driving.

Multiple convictions of driving under the influence.

Illegal drug use or possession that does not fall within the parameters defined above, including the use or possession of prescription drugs without a proper prescription.

Less than honorable military discharge, erratic work record, or unfavorable employment references.

Pending litigation or prosecution for criminal offenses must be resolved prior to consideration for employment. Some minor offenses are classified as Class 1 misdemeanors (e.g. littering) but would not result in automatic disqualification.

Convictions of this nature would be evaluated on a case‑case basis in the context of the full investigation/review.

To learn more about Frederick County, Virginia employee benefits, please visit the following webpage: https://www.fcva.us/departments/human-resources/employee-benefits

All positions are subject to a criminal background check for any convictions that relate to the job duties and responsibilities. Frederick County Virginia Government is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The County’s EEO Utilization Report is available at www.fcva.us/jobs