Inmate Banking Clerk

Bexar County; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Retirement benefits

Health benefits

Work/life balance

Job summary

A county government agency in Texas is seeking an Inmate Banking Clerk responsible for managing the daily accounting activities related to detained individuals' funds and personal property. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and 2 years of experience in banking or bookkeeping. Responsibilities include inventorying inmate funds, posting transactions, and balancing cash drawers. This full-time role involves working in a jail environment, requiring effective communication skills and the ability to handle various office tasks.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in banking, bookkeeping or cash handling.
• Knowledge of account management procedures.

Responsibilities

• Inventories and logs detained individuals' funds and personal property.
• Establishes trust funds for detained individuals.
• Posts credits and debits to inmate accounts.
• Balances cash drawers at the end of the shift.
• Prepares checks for inmates when authorized.

Skills

Typing 30 wpm with no more than 7 errors

Operating PC and 10-key calculator by touch

Basic mathematical calculations

Effective communication with diverse groups

Education

High School or GED certificate

Tools

PC applications and spreadsheets

Basic office equipment

Job description

You may choose to display a cookie banner on the external site. You must specify the message in the cookie banner and may add a link to a relevant policy. If you are unfamiliar with these requirements, please seek the advice of legal counsel.Inmate Banking Clerk page is loaded## Inmate Banking Clerktime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 16 Days Agojob requisition id: JR100092**Job Title**Inmate Banking Clerk**Pay Rate**United States of America (Hourly)**Time Type**Full time**Summary**Under direct supervision, is responsible for daily accounting activities of detained individuals' funds and personal property; inventories and stores inmates' personal property; establishes and closes trust funds; posts credits and debits; collates newspapers and receipts for delivery; balances cash drawers; returns inmates' personal property; prepares checks and correspondence; responds to questions and inquires; and performs related duties as required.**Duties and Responsibilities:*** Inventories and logs detained individuals' funds and personal property during booking process and stores items in vault* Establishes detained individuals' trust fund by entering funds personal property computer input* Posts credits and debits such as funds received, commissary items and newspapers to inmates' accounts* Delivers newspapers and account balance receipts to inmates* Balances cash drawers each day at close of shift by computer input* Separates, collates, closes Trust Fund upon release or transfer of inmate from the Adult Detention Center* Prepares checks as required on transfer or otherwise authorized by inmate* Responds to questions and inquires concerning inmates accounts* Performs other duties as required**Minimum Qualifications:*** High School or General Education Development (GED) certificate, and two (2) years experience in banking, bookkeeping or cash handling; or an equivalent combination of education and experience* Knowledge of account management procedures; by PC application of spreadsheets* **Skill in typing 30 wpm with no more than 7 errors;** **Requires recent typing test administered by Workforce Solutions Alamo Career Centers (Please attach a copy of your typing test results to your online application or fax them to [phone] by the closing date.)*** Skill in operating personal computer, 10-key calculator by touch and basic office equipment* Ability to balance cash drawer; ability to perform basic mathematical calculations; ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of individuals utilizing tact and diplomacy; ability to respond to inquiries and complaints; ability to adjust to rapidly fluctuating situations; ability to prepare concise reports when required for responding to courts, County Auditors and other authorized agencies; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with inmates, family members, co-workers, County employees and the general public* Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation from the Bexar County Sheriff's Office* Must clear a pre-employment physical and pre-employment drug screen test* May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek; weekends; shift work and holidays**Work Environment and Physical Demands:*** Working conditions are primarily in a jail environment with constant exposure to violent or hostile people, hazardous materials, unfavorable fumes and odors, wet surfaces and high noise areas* Occasionally moves items weighing up to 20 pounds* Occasionally moves about the office* Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information* Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery* Positions self to perform essential functions* Must be able to remain in a stationary position**Working With Bexar County**Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee’s spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.*Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.**We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.*time type: Full timeposted on: Posted 16 Days Ago### Get In TouchIntroduce yourself to our recruiters, and we'll reach out if a suitable role becomes available.