FT Clerk - Intake/Release

City of Virginia Beach • Evans, CO

8d • $35,194 - $54,850

About The Position

Performs responsible clerical and routine administrative work involving the efficient handling of important office procedures or programs. Duties include entering criminal charges into a computer, completing inmate booking cards and records, conducting local and national warrant checks and immigration checks, and answering inquiries from the public, magistrates, and bondsmen about inmate charges and bonds. The role also maintains cross-referenced electronic and/or paper files, retrieves information from records, and operates standard office machinery and equipment. Other related duties may be assigned according to workload and department needs.

The position works rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, under the regular supervision of a shift supervisor. Employees may also be expected to work beyond their normally scheduled hours to address short-term department needs or City-wide emergencies. The appropriate VCIN/NCIC operator certification (level A or B) must be obtained within six months of employment and maintained throughout employment in this classification.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of experience and training in fields providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, such as clerical work.
• Obtain the appropriate VCIN/NCIC operator certification (level A or level B) within six months of employment and maintain it throughout employment in this classification.
• Any combination of education above the high school level and/or experience equivalent to two years in fields providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with positions such as clerk or office assistant.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• May be expected to work beyond normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Enter criminal charges into computer systems and complete inmate booking cards and records.
• Conduct local and national warrant checks and immigration checks.
• Answer telephone inquiries from the general public, magistrates, and bondsmen regarding inmate charges and bonds.
• Establish and maintain cross-referenced electronic and/or paper files.
• Search electronic and/or hardcopy records and files to retrieve information.
• Operate standard office machinery and equipment.
• Accurately maintain reports, files, and requests for service; assist with processing documents and reports; maintain official records; and communicate information clearly and courteously.
• Perform other related duties as assigned based on workload and department needs.

Benefits

• Full-time employees contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account through a pre-tax payroll deduction, in accordance with VRS retirement provisions.

What This Job Offers

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