Detention Financial Services Specialist

Laramie County; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Laramie County in Cheyenne, WY seeks an administrative financial technician to support the Detention Division. Under general supervision, you will process inmate account transactions, deposits, and related financial records, and maintain accountability for funds.

You will reconcile cash drawers, communicate with agencies, review transactions for errors, and maintain confidential information. The role emphasizes independent judgment, accurate documentation, and timely completion of duties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; one year of administrative, clerical, customer service, financial recordkeeping, cash handling, or related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Knowledge of administrative practices, financial recordkeeping, cash handling, and basic accounting processes.
• Knowledge of standard office software, databases, and office equipment.
• Skill in processing financial transactions and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Skill in reconciling accounts, deposits, and other financial records and identifying discrepancies.
• Skill in researching and resolving errors while maintaining accurate documentation.
• Skill in exercising independent judgment and recognizing when supervisor review is necessary.
• Skill in handling sensitive and confidential inmate, personal, and financial information.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining correspondence, reports, records, and files.
• Skill in organizing work, managing competing priorities, and meeting deadlines.
• Skill in effectively communicating with staff, inmates, family members, vendors, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Performs specialized administrative and financial duties in support of Detention Division operations.
• Processes and maintains inmate account transactions, deposits, checks, and related financial records.
• Maintains accountability for funds and ensures financial transactions are accurate and properly documented.
• Reconciles cash drawers, deposits, accounts, and financial records; researches and resolves discrepancies.
• Communicates with federal law enforcement agencies, Laramie County Treasurer’s Office, and other governmental agencies regarding inmate accounts, financial transactions, records, and related matters.

Skills

Administrative duties

Financial recordkeeping

Cash handling

Basic accounting

Customer service

Independent judgment

Confidential data handling

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Database management

Job description

Under general supervision, performs specialized administrative and financial duties in support of Detention Division operations. Exercises independent judgment in processing financial transactions, maintaining sensitive inmate financial information, reconciling discrepancies, and ensuring the accuracy and accountability of funds and records.

Essential function, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

• Performs specialized administrative and financial duties in support of DetentionDivision operations.
• Processes and maintains inmate account transactions, deposits, checks, and relatedfinancial records.
• Maintains accountability for funds and ensures financial transactions are accurate and properly documented.
• Reconciles cash drawers, deposits, accounts, and financial records; researches and resolves discrepancies
• Communicates with federal law enforcement agencies, Laramie County Treasurer’s Office, and other governmental agencies regarding inmate accounts, financial transactions, records, and related matters
• Exercises independent judgment when reviewing transactions, identifying errors, and determining when additional review or supervisor involvement is necessary.
• Maintains accurate files, databases, reports, correspondence, and other records.
• Collects and compiles data; reviews records and financial documents for accuracy.
• Provides customer service assistance to staff, inmates, family members, vendors, and other parties.

• Maintains sensitive and confidential inmate, personal, and financial information.
• Performs general administrative duties, including processing mail, scanning records, preparing documents and maintaining files.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent; one year of administrative, clerical, customer service, financial recordkeeping, cash handling, or related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of administrative practices, financial recordkeeping, cash handling, and basic accounting processes.
• Knowledge of standard office software, databases, and office equipment.
• Knowledge of customer service practices and professional communication.
• Skill in processing financial transactions and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Skill in reconciling accounts, deposits, and other financial records and identifying discrepancies.
• Skill in researching and resolving errors while maintaining accurate documentation.
• Skill in exercising independent judgment and recognizing when supervisor review is necessary.
• Skill in handling sensitive and confidential inmate, personal, and financial information.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining correspondence, reports, records, and files.
• Skill in organizing work, managing competing priorities, and meeting deadlines.
• Skill in effectively communicating with staff, inmates, family members, vendors, and the public.