Detention Processing & Release Specialist

El Paso County (CO); Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso County Sheriff's Office seeks a detail-oriented records and processing specialist to manage arrest documents, court paperwork, and detainee histories. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, correct paperwork, and lawful detention practices within a high-security environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating with deputies, medical staff, and court personnel, handling bonding procedures, and maintaining timely, compliant records while supporting shift operations across day, swing,

Qualifications

• Must be honest, truthful and trustworthy with a high degree of integrity.
• Ability to comprehend and accurately maintain a variety of detailed records and information.
• Must have knowledge of legal criminal statutes.
• Ability to perform accurate data entry and organize paperwork.
• Ability to use office equipment including telephone, teletype, computer, typewriter, calculator, fax machine, copier, digital fingerprint scanner and digital photography equipment.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Responsibilities

• Processes arrest documents, court paperwork and personal history of detainees.
• Ensures lawful detention and release of individuals from custody.
• Ensures accuracy of arrest information and paperwork.
• Collects processing and bonding fees as appropriate; assists in other areas as needed.
• Communicates with deputies, administrative technicians, bookkeepers, classification counselors, medical staff and property technicians to share information for safety and security.
• Responds to inquiries from public and detainees regarding jail policy and bonding information.
• Completes filing of admits/releases during shift changes; updates nightly release files.
• Performs in-custody bookings and notifies applicable officers for holds.

Skills

Honesty

Data entry

Record keeping

Legal knowledge

Office equipment

Attendance

Education

High school diploma

Criminal justice degree preferred

Tools

Teletype

Digital fingerprint scanner

Digital photography equipment

Computer & office equipment

Job description

El Paso County Sheriff's Office seeks a detail-oriented records and processing specialist to manage arrest documents, court paperwork, and detainee histories. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, correct paperwork, and lawful detention practices within a high-security environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating with deputies, medical staff, and court personnel, handling bonding procedures, and maintaining timely, compliant records while supporting shift operations across day, swing,