Detention Intake Specialist I

National Police; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Police in Kentucky seeks a Detention Intake Specialist to manage inmate information, verify records, and input commitments at the Madison County Jail. The role emphasizes accurate data entry and strict confidentiality in a jail setting.

You will learn and operate the Jail Management System, perform essential clerical tasks, and maintain records while handling sensitive information daily. The position is based in Madison County and requires adherence to security policies and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years in responsible clerical work or related field.
• Must learn and become proficient in the Jail Management System.
• Detention work involves daily contact with inmates in Booking/Release areas.
• Sedentary work with occasional lifting up to 25 pounds and keyboard use.

Responsibilities

• Enter and verify inmate information; process court paperwork, warrants, and new charges into the Jail Management System.
• Handle confidential information with strict confidentiality.
• Perform Booking and Release duties and related clerical tasks.
• Answer phones, data entry, and operate standard office equipment.
• Maintain various records and files; perform incidental filing and related duties.

Skills

Data entry

Clerical work

Confidential data handling

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Jail Management System

Job description

Salary: $39,166.40 Annually

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for the collection, verification, data entry and records of inmate information necessary to record all commitments of persons delivered to the custody of the Madison County Jail.

Essential Functions:

• Provides computer entry requirements and understands how to process court paperwork, warrants, and new charges into the Jail Management System.
• Obtains and delivers confidential information which must be held in the strictest confidence.
• Performs other Booking and Release duties as assigned.
• Answers telephone, performs data entry, and operates standard office machines and appliances, including computers.
• Maintains various types of records, files and performs incidental clerical assignments such as filing, etc.
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to Graduation from a standard high school; 1-3 years experience in responsible clerical work or other related fields.
• Incumbent must learn and become proficient in the Jail Management System.
• Detention Intake Specialist I – 0 to 5 years of experience
• Detention Intake Specialist II – 5 to 10 years of experience
• Detention Intake Specialist III – 10+ years of experience
• Work is performed in the jail and will have daily contact with inmates in the Booking and Release areas.
• This contact will be face-to-face, but there will be no actual physical contact with inmates due to separation by a counter.
• Work is essentially sedentary with occasional walking, standing, bending, and carrying items less than 25 pounds such as books, papers, office supplies, and file folders.
• Work requires the physical ability to sit in confined seating for extended periods of time and operate a computer keyboard.
• The incumbent will be required to attend the Corrections Academy and certain aspects of self-defense and self-protection.
• During the Corrections Academy, the incumbent will be required to complete a modified physical training program.