Jail Booking Specialist

Larimer County; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts / Health 
S

Short/Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Life/AD&D Insurance

Retirement Plan 401(a) with match

457(b) Deferred Compensation

Paid time off

Job summary

Larimer County is seeking a Jail Booking Specialist to oversee the intake and release processes with accuracy and dignity in a high-security booking area.

This role requires handling legal documents, crisis response, and daily use of CJ systems while supporting front-office operations such as phones, property intake, and supply management.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in basic clerical work.
• Ability to type at least 35 words per minute and proficiency in basic office software (email, word processing, spreadsheets).
• Willingness to work a rotating shift schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Preferred: previous experience in a criminal justice setting.
• Preferred: a degree in Criminal Justice or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Inmate Processing: Managing the full intake and release cycle, ensuring all records are legally compliant and meticulously maintained.
• Legal Documentation: Reading and interpreting writs, medical instructions, commitment orders, and summonses.
• Communication & Crisis Management: Providing directions to inmates and the public, mediating disputes, and performing crisis intervention.
• Safety & Security: Conducting searches for contraband and monitoring inmates.
• Systems Operation: Operating CCIC/NCIC and entering data in databases.
• Facility Support: Answering phones, managing property intake, collecting fees, and maintaining supplies.

Skills

Typing 35 wpm

Clerical experience

English proficiency

Shift work

Education

Criminal Justice degree

Job description

One Agency, One Mission, Public Safety

Are you looking for a career that combines administrative precision with a vital role in public safety? Larimer County is seeking a Jail Booking Specialist to serve as a critical link in the local justice system. In this role, you aren’t just processing paperwork; you are managing the entry and exit point of our facility, ensuring that every individual is accounted for with accuracy, dignity, and security. If you are a detail-oriented professional who can remain calm under pressure and effectively communicate with diverse populations, we invite you to apply.

Starting salary for this position is $52,875.00 annually

What You Will Do

As a Jail Booking Specialist, you will manage the high-stakes environment of the booking room. Your daily responsibilities will include:

• Inmate Processing: Managing the full intake and release cycle, ensuring all computer and paper records are legally compliant and meticulously maintained.
• Legal Documentation: Reading and interpreting complex legal writs, medical instructions, commitment orders, and summonses.
• Communication & Crisis Management: Utilizing interpersonal skills to provide directions to inmates and the public, mediating disputes, and performing crisis intervention—including recognizing abnormal behavior or suicide risks.
• Safety & Security: Conducting searches for contraband and performing visual and audio surveillance of inmates for extended periods.
• Systems Operation: Operating the CCIC/NCIC computer systems for teletypes and queries, and entering data into specialized criminal justice databases.
• Facility Support: Answering phones, managing property intake, collecting fees, and maintaining an inventory of necessary supplies and forms.

Minimum Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must meet the following requirements:

• Experience: At least one (1) year of experience in basic clerical work.
• Technical Skills: Ability to type at least 35 words per minute and proficiency in basic office software (email, word processing, and spreadsheets).
  • Availability: Ability to work a rotating shift schedule, which includes nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous experience working within a criminal justice setting.
  • A degree in Criminal Justice or a related field.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Strong command of the English language (grammar, spelling, and punctuation).
  • The ability to exercise independent judgment and remain professional in an "antagonistic environment" where you may encounter hostile individuals.
  • The capacity to learn and interpret Colorado State laws and Constitutional case law pertaining to the jail environment.
  • Excellent physical senses to detect conditions such as smoke, odors, or unusual noises within the facility.

Note: This is a Non-Exempt (FLSA) position. In the event of a local emergency or disaster, employees may be required to serve as Disaster Service Workers.

We encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role’s needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.

Benefits

Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match.
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and holidays.

Applicants must meet all of the following:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Cannot have a felony conviction
• No convictions involving domestic violence
• No use of illegal drugs within the past five years

Hiring Process

• Complete the Online Application
• Pre-Employment Questionnaire
• Assessment Testing
• Oral Board Interview
• In-depth Background Investigation
• Polygraph Examination
• Captain’s Interview
• Psych Test
• Pre-Employment Medical and Drug Screen
• Leadership Final Approval

*For Current Sheriff's Office Employees*

In order to be considered, you must get a Letter of Support from your chain of command and submit the Letter of Support with your application by 1 1:59 pm on October 4, 2026. Please use the following process for your Letter of Support:

1. Submit your Letter of Intent to your direct supervisor.
2. Your direct supervisor will then write a Letter of Support and route that Letter of Support through your chain of command.
3. Your next-level supervisor/manager endorses your direct supervisor's Letter of Support.
4. Your mid-level manager then endorses your Letter of Support.
5. Your Division Commander then endorses your Letter of Support.
6. Submit your Letter of Intent and fully endorsed Letter of Support along with your application.