Inmate Banking Clerk

Bexar County PA; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Bexar County PA is seeking an Inmate Banking Clerk to manage daily accounting activities for detainees' funds and personal property. The role includes establishing trust funds, posting deposits/withdrawals, and balancing cash drawers in a jail environment.

Responsibilities include delivering receipts, preparing checks for transfers, and responding to inquiries about inmate accounts while upholding security and accuracy. Strong attention to detail is essential.

Qualifications

• High School or GED certificate and two years' experience in banking, bookkeeping, or cash handling, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of account management procedures; by PC application of spreadsheets
• Typing at least 30 wpm with minimal errors; typing test results may be requested
• Proficiency with personal computers and 10-key calculator by touch; basic office equipment
• Ability to balance cash drawer; basic math; clear, respectful communication with diverse groups; respond to inquiries and maintain records

Responsibilities

• Inventory and log detained individuals' funds and property during booking; store items in vault
• Establish trust funds by entering funds and property into the system
• Post credits and debits to inmate accounts (funds, commissary, newspapers)
• Deliver newspapers and balance receipts to inmates
• Balance cash drawers daily at close of shift
• Close trust funds upon release or transfer of inmate
• Prepare checks as required for transfers or authorized by inmate
• Respond to questions concerning inmates' accounts
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

account management procedures

spreadsheets

typing 30 wpm

PC skills

balancing cash

communication

math calculations

Education

High School or GED

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

10-key calculator

office equipment

Job description

Job Title

Inmate Banking Clerk Pay Rate Min to Mid Range

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.

Employee Benefits | Bexar County, TX - Official Website

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.