Processing Clerk

County of Kent; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay premium

Shift premium $1/hr on 3rd shift/week-

PTO bank for future use

Job summary

County of Kent seeks a detail-oriented clerk to handle inmate bonds, court paperwork, and data entry. The role includes taking public calls, processing releases, balancing inmate property, and maintaining records with accuracy.

Knowledge of criminal justice or courts systems is helpful; bilingual ability is a plus. The position requires high school completion, computer literacy, and strong customer service and multi-tasking skills.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Computer literacy is essential for daily tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process inmate bonds and related court paperwork.
• Answer calls from the public and perform data entry.
• Conduct warrant checks and manage inmate records.
• Coordinate with other law enforcement agencies on extraditions and transfers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Bilingual ability (beneficial)

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Office software

Job description

The successful candidate's primary duties include a variety of clerical functions such as: processing inmate bonds with the public and bonding agencies, taking phone calls from the public, court paperwork including adding sentences and processing releases. Also, running warrant checks through LEIN on all inmates and performing record keeping of inmates entering and leaving the facility. Other duties include the processing of inmate release paperwork, data entry, communicating with other Law Enforcement Agencies in regard to extraditions and transfers and assuming responsibility for inmate property including balancing monies.

Schedule varies, working four, 10-hour days; must be available to work 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift. Schedule will include every other weekend, holidays, and other shifts as needed. Hours worked on Holidays are paid at 1 1/2 times pay with an additional 8 hours banked in a PTO (personal time off) bank for future use. Hours worked on 3rd shift and weekends will have a $1.00/hr premium paid as well. Shifts are awarded by seniority and are bid on every year. High school graduate or equivalent. Computer literacy is essential. A commitment to providing superior customer service, excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing, and the ability to interact positively and objectively with clients from a wide range of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds is essential. Requires working knowledge of office protocols and procedures. Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task are essential. Knowledge of criminal justice or courts systems and bilingual ability are beneficial.

Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in a fast paced work environment are essential.

*Notices will come via email so please be sure to monitor the email address indicated on your application.

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