CORRECTIONS CLERK 015-26

Kalamazoo County; Michigan; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-funded defined contribution

Job summary

Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Deputies Association (KCSDA) seeks a clerical support worker for the Kalamazoo County Jail. The role involves data entry, inventory of resident property, scheduling with law enforcement and mental health partners, and ensuring secure communications.

Responsibilities include handling phone inquiries, maintaining records, and coordinated interdepartmental communication. Applicants with prior criminal justice or customer service experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of college coursework preferred.
• Experience in criminal justice, law enforcement, or legal field is a plus.
• Customer service or data entry experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process intake and release of residents.
• Inventory resident property and document items.
• Schedule meetings with partners (law enforcement, courts, probation, mental health).
• Monitor audio-visual systems for security and communication.
• Answer calls and direct inquiries to staff.
• Maintain and update records and information systems.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Customer service

Record keeping

Phone support

Education

High school diploma

College coursework

Job description

Union Affiliation: Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Deputies Association (KCSDA), an affiliate of the Police Officers Association of Michigan (POAM)

GENERAL SUMMARY

This position provides clerical support within the Kalamazoo County Jail, a 24-hour, physically secure criminal justice facility. Duties include but are not limited to data entry and processing, access to, scheduling, interdepartmental communication, intra-agency communication, communications with the public, phone correspondence, property collection, inventory, camera monitoring, inmate correspondence, building access control, emergency communications, and court document interpretation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process the intake and release of residents into and out of the Kalamazoo County Jail .
• Inventory property of residents and accurately document all belongings.
• Schedule meetings with interdisciplinary partners; law enforcement agencies, courts, parole & probation, and mental health providers.
• Monitor audio visual systems to ensure security and safety , and effective communication with staff, visitors, and residents.
• Answer incoming calls, provide information, or direct callers to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain and update various records and information systems.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalency. Two (2) additional years of college coursework is desired.
• Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in criminal justice, law enforcement, or the legal field.
• Previous experience in customer service and, or data entry is preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

An individual with any of the following is ineligible for consideration for employment: A felony conviction, pending felony or misdemeanor charge, domestic violence conviction, or any outstanding warrant.

The County offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:

• Employer-funded defined contribution retirement plan

To view the collective bargaining agreement, visit https://www.kalcounty.gov/375/Sheriffs-Office and click on Current Contract under Deputies Association.

VETERANS are encouraged to apply: Please provide your joint services transcript with your application.