Visitation & Records Clerk: Scheduling & Security

Brown County, Wisconsin; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown County Jail seeks a clerical specialist to perform varied and increasingly responsible tasks within the Jail Division. The role requires independent judgment and discretion in enforcing visitation rules, processing visitors, inmate property, and contraband control.

The incumbent maintains professional communication with staff and the public, handles records and reports, screens visitors, and supports open records requests while ensuring compliance with department procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of clerical or secretarial experience preferred.
• Proficient in basic bookkeeping and general clerical duties.

Responsibilities

• Manage, monitor and secure visitation areas to ensure facility safety.
• Process and screen visitors; enforce dress code and approved program lists.
• Handle inmate property, medications and contraband prevention.
• Log visitor data and maintain accurate inmate records for statistics.
• Answer open records requests from inmates and provide information.
• Prepare daily reports for courts, jail staff and other agencies.
• Perform receptionist/counter duties and respond to inquiries about department policies.

Skills

Typing 50 wpm

Bookkeeping

Clerical duties

Interpersonal communication

Independent judgment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld metal detector

Office software

Job description

Brown County Jail seeks a clerical specialist to perform varied and increasingly responsible tasks within the Jail Division. The role requires independent judgment and discretion in enforcing visitation rules, processing visitors, inmate property, and contraband control.

The incumbent maintains professional communication with staff and the public, handles records and reports, screens visitors, and supports open records requests while ensuring compliance with department procedures.