Inmate Booking Clerk

Bexar County; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Retirement benefits

Family support benefits

Job summary

A county government entity in San Antonio is seeking an Inmate Booking Clerk for a full-time position. Responsibilities include obtaining and processing information for arrested individuals, entering data into the Criminal Justice Information System, and performing various clerical tasks. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and one year of office experience. Ideal candidates must possess strong communication and data entry skills and be able to work effectively in a challenging environment.

Qualifications

• High School or GED certificate with one year general office experience required.
• Knowledge of bond process and basic office procedures essential.
• Skill to type 45 wpm with no more than 7 errors.
• Skill in interviewing hostile or violent people; skill in operating personal computer and basic office equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups and maintain professional relationships while following instructions

Responsibilities

• Obtain and prepare inmate paperwork.
• Enter and delete data in the Criminal Justice Information System.
• Provide information regarding arrested individuals.
• Receive court documents and calculate ticket fines and/or incarceration time to be served
• Receive money for bonds or tickets and deposits funds as required
• Issues release forms to arrested individuals or other agencies and provides information to the public
• Perform clerical tasks such as answering phones, typing, filing and copying
• Work environment includes jail setting and potential overtime as needed

Skills

Typing

Interviewing skills

Effective communication

Data entry

Data entry

Mathematical calculations

Follow instructions

Relationship building

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CJIS computer system

Office productivity machinery

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 Booking Clerk page is loaded## Inmate Booking Clerktime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 16 Days Agojob requisition id: JR100091**Job Title**Inmate Booking Clerk**Pay Rate**United States of America (Hourly)**Time Type**Full time**Summary**Under direct supervision, is responsible for obtaining information from arrested individuals; prepares inmate paperwork; enters and deletes information in computer system; assembles and distributes inmate paperwork; receives court documents; calculates ticket fines and/or incarceration time; receives and deposits money; issues authorization release forms; provides information on arrested individuals and inmates; and performs related duties as required.**Duties and Responsibilities:*** Interviews arrested individuals to obtain personal, criminal history and medical information and prepares inmate paperwork for processing* Enters and deletes booking, court, bond and personal information on arrested individuals in the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS)* Assembles inmate paperwork and distributes to appropriate areas within the Sheriff's Office* Receives court documents and calculates ticket fines and/or incarceration time to be served* Receives money for bonds or tickets and deposits money in safe for distribution to Justice of Peace Courts, County of Bexar, City of San Antonio or Department of Public Safety* Issues various authorization release forms to arrested individuals being released or to other law enforcement agencies receiving arrested individuals* Provides information to the general public on arrested individuals and inmates* Performs clerical functions such as answering telephone, typing, filing and copying* Performs other duties as required**Minimum Qualifications:*** High School or General Education Development (GED) certificate, and one (1) year general office experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience* Knowledge of bond process; knowledge of basic office procedures; knowledge of CJIS computer system* **Skill to type 45 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 interviewing hostile or violent people; skill in operating personal computer and basic office equipment* Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of individuals utilizing tact and diplomacy; ability to accurately enter and delete data; ability to perform mathematical calculations; ability to understand and follow instructions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with arrested individuals, co-workers, other 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 a pre-employment drug screen test* May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek**Work Environment and Physical Demands:*** Working conditions are primarily in a jail environment with constant exposure to hostile or violent people and communicable diseases* Occasionally moves items weighing up to 10 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.