Records/Identifications Clerk

Bexar County PA; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Bexar County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Records/Identifications Clerk to assist the public with warrant information, process defendants, and issue PR bonds. The role also includes fingerprinting and photographing defendants, preparing records, and supporting the Central Records department.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and office experience; candidates must pass a background check and may work overtime as needed. Office environment in Bexar County, TX.

Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or GED; 2 years general office experience or equivalent
• Knowledge of the justice system; basic office procedures
• PC and basic office equipment operation; ability to handle hostile individuals; basic math calculations
• Ability to operate fingerprint stand and a camera; build effective working relationships
• Must pass background investigation; may require >40 hours/week

Responsibilities

• Greets the public in person and over the phone
• Obtains personal information from defendants for records
• Checks CJIS for warrants on defendants
• Books and releases defendants in CJIS to recall warrants and generate bond numbers
• Researches indictment lists for processing eligibility
• Assigns county numbers and SID numbers
• Prepares packets and folders; forwards to Central Records
• Orders and maintains supplies
• Prepares monthly report for Security Chief
• Assists in mailing summons for County Courts
• Fingerprints and photographs defendants in a relief capacity
• Performs related duties as required

Skills

Public interaction

PC proficiency

Dealing with difficult people

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Fingerprint stand

Camera

Job description

Job Title: Records/Identifications Clerk

Pay Rate: Min to Mid Range

Time Type: Full time

Summary: Under general supervision, is responsible for assisting the public with warrant information; processing defendants and issuing PR bonds; and performs related duties as required

Duties and Responsibilities

• Greets general public in person and over the phone
• Obtains personal information from defendants for records section
• Checks Criminal Justice Information System for warrants on defendants being processed
• Books and releases defendants on Criminal Justice Information System to recall warrant and generate bond number
• Researches indictment lists for defendants qualified for processing
• Assigns Bexar County Sheriff's Office numbers and SID numbers
• Prepares packets and new Bexar County Sheriff's Office folders and forwards to Central Records department
• Orders and maintains supplies
• Prepares monthly report for Security Chief
• Assists in mailing out summons for County Courts
• Fingerprints and photographs defendants in a relief capacity
• Performs related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or General Education Development (GED) certificate, and two (2) years general office experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Good knowledge of the justice system; knowledge of basic office procedures
• Skill in operating a personal computer and basic office equipment; skill in dealing with hostile, abusive or irrational individuals; skill in performing basic mathematical calculations
• Ability to operate a fingerprint stand and a camera; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other County employees and the general public
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation from the Bexar County Sheriff's Office.
• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek

Working Environment and Physical Demands

Working conditions are primarily in an office environment

Physical requirements include lifting/carrying 10 lbs. occasionally; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate computer keyboard, basic office equipment, fingerprint stand and a camera. Subject to walking, reaching and handling to perform the essential functions

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.