Booking Deputy

Bannock County•Pocatello, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs varied administrative support and clerical duties to book, classify and release inmates entering/leaving the Detention Center for the Sheriff's Office; performs related work as required. Primary Function An employee in this class performs a variety of clerical and administrative tasks in support of the Sheriff's Office Detention Center. Work includes obtaining and entering data for jail records, maintaining jail records, inmate files, statistics and related information, responding to information requests and other clerical duties such as composing letters and reports, typing documents, and filing. The work is performed under the supervision of a shift Classification/Booking Corporal and/or Sergeant. The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office and detention center environment and may include exposure to potential personal danger, injury, health hazard and death.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency is required, preferably supplemented by courses in office practice, computer or general business classes
One (1) year secretarial, office assistant, or customer service experience is preferred
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work

Responsibilities

Books and classifies inmates into and releases inmates from the Sheriff's Office Detention Center
Obtains information from inmates and enters data into centralized computer records system. Determines inmate classification
Opens and maintains inmate files
Logs in and assigns storage for inmate personal property
Prepares and maintains records, reports, logs, and related documents
Maintains log of jail activities, including emergency situations
Monitors inmate files, documents, and records for sentencing, time served, and release eligibility; accountable for scheduling proper court dates for inmates
Processes and documents payments and fees from bonding inmates
Interviews inmates for information on jail reimbursement eligibility and fees
Answers incoming phone calls and inquiries, greets the public, and provides information according to Office policies and procedures
Communicate effectively with other employees via two-way radio transmissions, email, verbal and written forms to relay and receive important information
Receives and processes records requests by providing copies of records to the public, other law enforcement agencies, and bond agencies according to Office policies and procedures
Conducts administration of inmate visitation, processes visitors in and out, and processes personal property brought in during visitation
Performs a variety of clerical, administrative, and support duties
Uses various software applications and/or maintains a database of information
Confirms arrest warrants, court orders, inmate criminal history records, and related documentation
Operates central control operating panels, monitoring movement of staff and inmates through control points
Monitor fire alarm emergency panels and advises Detention Deputies of the emergency. Ensures that Deputies respond to and address the emergency
Issues keys to Deputies reporting for work. Responsible for completing key control inventory each shift and ensuring that all keys are returned after Deputies' shift completion
Conducts security checks/walks every half hour in the booking room
Ensures that all inmates in the booking room adhere to the facility rules and regulations. Complete disciplinary reports on those that violate the rules and regulations
Accountable daily for keys issued, key control
Monitors and records close custody checks on highly intoxicated or suicidal inmates every fifteen minutes
Is civilly liable for actions or inactions
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County and Office policies, procedures and safety practices