Booking Specialist - OC Jail

Outagamie County • Appleton, WI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Booking Specialist performs clerical duties and monitors activities in the Outagamie County Jail in Appleton, Wisconsin. The position maintains jail and court records, logs inmate activity, handles inmate money and property, communicates with inmates’ families and other contacts, and monitors jail activities, alarms, visitors, and access. Assignments may also include managing inmate funds and accounts, preparing employee work schedules, balancing and depositing inmate accounts, and classifying inmates under corrections policy. Schedules that may be available are 2:00 p.m.–midnight with Friday–Sunday off, or 2:00 p.m.–midnight with Saturday–Monday off. Outagamie County describes its core values as Invested in Serving, Better Together, Create Progress, and Support Through Compassion.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to organize and maintain accurate, complete records and prepare clear, comprehensive reports.
• Ability to maintain composure and exercise good judgment, especially in emergency situations.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy when dealing with inmates, family members, agencies, officers, and the public.
• Ability to organize and schedule work effectively and cooperate with coworkers.
• Demonstrated ability to comply with appropriate safety regulations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing up to 25 pounds, using proper body mechanics.
• Equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities may be gained through any combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Office experience desired.
• Police-related experience desired.
• Accounting experience desired for utility assignments.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and ability to solve accounting problems may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain manual and computerized filing systems for jail records, court documents, and miscellaneous accounts.
• Document court information.
• Determine inmates’ probation status and contact probation officers when necessary.
• Maintain accurate logs of inmate activities, including court appearances, outside agency warrants, in-house disciplinary hearings, and inmate account information.
• Issue receipts for inmates’ money and personal property received.
• Notify Correctional Officers when Huber and Alternative to Incarceration (ATIPS) inmates return.
• Receive telephone calls and answer questions about inmates from family members, Patrol Officers, attorneys, and the general public.
• Access warrant information in the TIME system and contact counties regarding outstanding warrants.
• Sort, deliver, and distribute staff mail.
• Maintain inventories of office supplies.
• Monitor jail activities through visual and audible devices and take action according to department policy.
• Control elevators and access to and from the jail; greet visitors, check identification, and log visitors.
• Monitor inmate receiving and notify Booking of incoming inmates and their demeanor.
• Monitor jail alarms and follow department policy for emergencies and false alarms.
• Depending on assignment, maintain accounts and manage funds for lock-up and Huber inmates, receive paychecks, pay bills, provide allotted spending money, and charge board for Huber inmates.
• Depending on assignment, assist with monthly preparation of the jail employee work schedule, balance inmates’ accounts and deposit money, and classify inmates according to corrections policy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System Pension.
• Benefit options and paid time off are available to team members who work 20 or more hours per week.

What This Job Offers

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