Booking Clerk

Santa Fe County • Santa Fe, NM

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Primary Purpose To produce the appropriate booking documentation related to the inmate’s detention at the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Center. Essential Job Functions Verbal questioning to determine the inmates’ name, date of birth and social security number and verification of inmates’ identity upon entry into the institution. Produce the committing records to effect the inmate’s detention at the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Center to include recording personal data and information to be used for mail and visiting list, criminal history check, photographing (including notation of identification marks or other physical characteristics), and assignment of registered number to the inmate. Insure the Booking Authority Form is completed by the committing agency Officer and act as a remand for each new arrival, and determine that the inmate is legally committed. Review all documentation for proper billing; ensure completed paperwork has necessary signatures and ensure the proper times and dates for commitment are as scheduled by the court or arresting agency. Maintain logs to insure accountability and the timely and efficient movement of inmates relating to court proceedings, arraignment, transports, court authorized furloughs, transfers and releases. Answers phone, provide information to the public and outside agencies and refer calls.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software and computers.
• Considerable knowledge of filing systems, English usage, spelling, punctuation, grammar, and basic math.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of clerical tasks rapidly and accurately.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to extract information from files.
• Ability to interpret department policy.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• High school diploma or equivalent plus two (2) years of clerical experience.
• Possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Produce the appropriate booking documentation related to the inmate’s detention at the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Center.
• Determine the inmates’ name, date of birth and social security number and verification of inmates’ identity upon entry into the institution.
• Produce the committing records to effect the inmate’s detention, including recording personal data, information for mail and visiting lists, criminal history check, photographing, and assignment of a registered number.
• Ensure the Booking Authority Form is completed by the committing agency Officer and act as a remand for each new arrival.
• Determine that the inmate is legally committed.
• Review all documentation for proper billing, necessary signatures, and correct times and dates for commitment.
• Maintain logs to ensure accountability and the timely and efficient movement of inmates relating to court proceedings, arraignment, transports, court authorized furloughs, transfers, and releases.
• Answer phone, provide information to the public and outside agencies, and refer calls.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED