Corrections Specialist (Central Booking, TCCC Records and Classification)

Travis County•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Corrections Specialist (Central Booking, TCCC Records and Classification) works in Travis County Sheriff's Office and performs responsible administrative and operational work related to inmate incarceration. Under minimal supervision, the position processes court documents and criminal-history information, assesses inmates, and makes independent decisions about release-related matters and secure housing classifications. The role also provides care, custody, and control of inmates in the detention complex under general direction. The position maintains inmate records and property, processes legal and financial transactions, coordinates inmate intake, housing moves, transfers, and releases, and communicates with courts, law enforcement agencies, staff, attorneys, and the public. It operates communications and security equipment, monitors facility activity, responds to alarms, and performs a range of records, reporting, research, and administrative duties. The role may involve indirect contact with incarcerated persons and requires work in a 24/7 operation, including evening or night shifts, weekends, and some holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and four years of responsible clerical experience, including use of legal terminology; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the job duties.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Obtain a TCOLE Jailer’s license within one year of employment; the licensing process requires learning and physically participating in basic self-defense and inmate-handling techniques.
Obtain TCIC/NCIC Certification within six months of employment.
Attach a resume to the online application. Current employees must also attach a letter of intent and PREA form.
Knowledge of criminal justice policies and procedures; legal terminology, principles, procedures, documents, and forms; office procedures; scanning and document control; file management; business writing and report preparation; and computer equipment and software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Skill in analyzing and processing legal documents, performing cashier duties, communicating with attorneys and judges about case information, drafting correspondence, resolving complex problems, conducting research, presenting information, communicating with victims and law enforcement, operating office equipment, and verbal and written communication.
Ability to compile data into clear reports; create and use filing systems; train office personnel; maintain confidential data; follow directions; interpret and process legal data; operate complex databases; work under minimal direction; make independent decisions based on statutes, policies, and procedures; manage detailed, high-volume work and multiple tasks; prioritize and work independently; and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to work all shifts in a 24/7 operation.
Ability to lift or carry 20–50 pounds occasionally; visual acuity, speech, hearing, hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity to operate a computer and office equipment.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, monitor visually, perform repetitive motions, stoop or kneel, squat, bend, and reach as needed for essential functions.
Must undergo criminal background, credit report, driving record, TCOLE, physical, drug, alcohol, psychological, education, and employment history checks.

Nice To Haves

TCOLE Jailer’s License.
Previous experience with TCIC/NCIC.

Responsibilities

Update inmate records in computer systems and maintain incarceration files; compile the Daily Jail Population Report.
Prepare files and property for moves and transfer lists; review criminal histories, jail behavior, counselor assessments, intake information, and PREA screenings.
Conduct inmate inquiries and criminal-history checks; classify and reassess inmates, determine housing and worker-position eligibility, and identify cases requiring classification overrides or team review.
Arrange and conduct routine and emergency inmate moves, including moves requested by Security, Medical, or Mental Health staff.
Review and complete Sex Offender Registrations and conduct reassessments following disciplinary findings, new charges, or dismissals.
Operate the base radio, security alarm systems, electronic access-control panels, screening devices, and security cameras; monitor transmissions and activity and report suspicious behavior.
Coordinate access and traffic into, within, and out of the downtown jail facility, including Sallyport traffic and agency or civilian access.
Relay information among buildings, supervisors, officers, and the public; respond to panic and fire alarms and write reports or supplements concerning incidents and legal violations.
Research, respond to, and document inmate requests concerning incarceration, classification, and worker status; conduct research for state and federal agencies regarding inmate benefits.
Enter routine financial and other data, balance source data to the cash drawer and funds-transfer ledger, process bonds and fine payments, and process authorized funds and checks on inmate accounts.
Process legal documents, enter warrants, set up court magistrations, and determine court dates upon release.
Book and interview new inmates, complete paperwork, photograph them, take and inventory their property and money, and return appropriate belongings upon release.
Calculate inmate sentences and release dates, track time served and work credits, and research back-time credits for courts and attorneys; audit files as required.
Enter information into computer systems, draft correspondence, and perform filing, photocopying, phone-answering, and data-entry duties.
Initiate and maintain files for inmates participating in the weekend program and conduct warrant checks at intake and release.
Coordinate with law enforcement agencies concerning holds, warrants, and extradition deadlines; perform duties required by legislative mandates, including state database entries and criminal-history checks related to DNA swabbing requirements and Sandra Bland requirements.
Set up and process individual and group releases to the public, ICE, TDCJ, mental health facilities, and other law enforcement agencies; conduct victim notifications, arrange required transportation, and verify identification and court paperwork.
Receive, store, inventory, secure, and retrieve confidential incarceration records, including records held at off-site storage facilities and files requested by subpoena.
Testify in court and notarize documents for inmates, attorneys, childcare professionals, and family members.
Receive, inventory, secure, document, and release inmate property in accordance with policy; maintain chain of custody, verify ownership, address discrepancies, and ensure timely return of property.
Handle inquiries from staff, attorneys, courts, civilians, and other parties; provide accurate information while maintaining confidentiality and directing inquiries appropriately.
Coordinate with courts and agencies to verify program sentences or release authorization and contact immigration when required.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with law enforcement officers, judges, attorneys, outside agencies, County employees and officials, and the public.
Retrieve mail and internal documents from the Travis County Complex Mail Room.
Train newly assigned staff and perform other job-related duties as assigned.