Jail Admissions & Release Coordinator

Kenosha County; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kenosha County Sheriff's Office is seeking an Admissions/Release Specialist to support the jail intake and release process. This full-time clerical role handles inmate information, financial transactions, and recordkeeping with attention to accuracy and confidentiality.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, prior customer service experience, and flexibility to work rotating 12-hour shifts, including holidays and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Previous in-person customer service, reception/front desk, or related data entry role requiring multitasking.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English – pay differential may apply.

Responsibilities

• Process admissions into Kenosha County Jail with accurate personal information, fingerprints, photos.
• Maintain inmate records and accounts; handle bail and funds as needed.
• Coordinate releases; communicate with courts and agencies.
• Schedule visits, transports, and document activities in jail software.
• Verify documents and identify charges; monitor court appearances.
• Answer inquiries, process inmate mail, audit records for retention.
• Maintain TZIME system certification and conduct routine audits.
• Work 12-hour shifts; overtime, holidays, and weekends as required.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bilingual in Spanish/English

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Kenosha County Sheriff's Office is seeking an Admissions/Release Specialist to support the jail intake and release process. This full-time clerical role handles inmate information, financial transactions, and recordkeeping with attention to accuracy and confidentiality.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, prior customer service experience, and flexibility to work rotating 12-hour shifts, including holidays and weekends.