FT Clerk - Intake/Release

City of Virginia Beach; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Virginia Beach is seeking a clerical position for the Sheriff’s Department to handle data entry of criminal charges and inmate records, and to perform warrant checks. The role requires strong accuracy and the ability to operate standard office equipment.

The successful candidate will answer telephone inquiries from the public, magistrates, and bondsmen, support file maintenance, and adapt to rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus one year experience in clerical work.

Responsibilities

• Perform computer data entry of criminal charges and inmate records.
• Complete local and national warrant checks.

Skills

Data entry

Record keeping

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Posting End Date:November 18, 2026Department:SHERIFFCompensation Grade:G15Compensation Range & Starting Salary:Pay Range: $35,193.60 - $54,849.60Starting salary - Minimum of the Pay RangeJob Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):NoAbout Us:Recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees. Apply now to join an organization where you truly make a difference.Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:Class SummaryPerforms responsible clerical and routine administrative work involving the responsibility for the efficient handling of important office procedures or programs; does related work as required.Representative Work FunctionsPerforms computer data entry of criminal charges, completes inmate booking cards and prepares inmate records. Complete local and national warrant checks. Answer telephone inquires from the general public, magistrates, and bondsmen involving inmate charges and bonds; complete immigration checks.This job involves working rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.Work is performed under the regular supervision of a shift supervisor.Establish and maintain cross referenced electronic and/or paper files; search electronic and/or hardcopy records and files to retrieve information.Operate standard office machinery and equipment. Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on then current workloads and department needs.Performance StandardsEffectively coordinates and performs clerical assignments; accurately maintains reports, files, and requests for service; efficiently assists in processing important documents and reports; maintain official hardcopy and/or electronic files and records; clearly and courteously communicate information.Minimum QualificationsHigh school or GED plus one (1) year experience and training in fields providing the knowledge, skills and abilities listed such as clerical work. The appropriate certification (level “A” or level “B”) as a VCIN/NCIC operator must be obtained within six months of employment and maintained continuously throughout the course of employment in this classification.Additional requirements:• DMV Transcript: Yes/No• CDL: Yes/No• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: Yes/No• CPS Check: Yes/No• Physical: Yes/No• Respirator: Yes/No• Psychological Screening: Yes/No• Polygraph: Yes/No• At Will: Yes/NoMinimum Requirements:Minimum Qualifications: Requires any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to two (2) years in fields providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with such positions as clerk or office assistant. Special Requirements: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.Skills:Working Conditions:Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business.The Working Conditions Summary is intended to provide a general overview of the environmental conditions inherent in the job setting, as well as the physical, mental, and sensory requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the position in the noted job profile. Please copy and paste the URL below into your web browser to view the Working Conditions Summary for this position.Official Job Descriptions:To browse official job descriptions, please access this link - https://virginiabeach.gov/careers/job-descriptions-pay-plans?search=&group=EVRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.