Court Data Entry Clerk - Jail Records

Hamilton County Sheriff's Office • Cincinnati, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office,(HCSO) founded in 1803 is the 3rd largest sheriff's office in Ohio. HCSO has approximately 900 employees dedicated to ensuring the safety of nearly one million residents who call Hamilton County Home. If you are confident with a dedication to accuracy, we're looking for you. Serving in the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office can be the most fulfilling career opportunity you will ever experience. Our Court Data Entry Operators use our Jail Management System and court Management System to enter data and update information from court-related (legal) documents. They pull electronic records/reports and communicate with law enforcement, Social Security Admin, and other court-related agencies to clarify or confirm data. They verify that inmate/arrestee intake, identification, and classification has been completed and entered correctly. Proofreading technical legal material and occasionally making corrections is also a part of the job. Court Data Entry Operators answer phone calls from the public, attorneys, courtrooms, and judges. They perform various other clerical duties, such as sorting and distributing court-related documents, mailings, and logging information. This position works in a jail environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be able to read, write and type a minimum of 25 words per minute
• Proficiency with using computer systems calculators and MS Office suite
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and systems
• Ability: To listen and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability: To communicate effectively
• Ability: To develop and maintain courteous, professional and effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, attorneys and general public
• Ability: To exercise sound judgement
• Ability: To define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability: To organize documents according to alphabetical, numerical and subject order
• Ability: To perform basic math (e.g. adding, subtracting, division and multiplication)

Nice To Haves

• Previous data entry experience or similar administrative roles is preferred by not required.

Responsibilities

• Enter data and update information from court-related (legal) documents using our Jail Management System and court Management System
• Pull electronic records/reports and communicate with law enforcement, Social Security Admin, and other court-related agencies to clarify or confirm data
• Verify that inmate/arrestee intake, identification, and classification has been completed and entered correctly
• Proofread technical legal material and occasionally make corrections
• Answer phone calls from the public, attorneys, courtrooms, and judges
• Perform various other clerical duties, such as sorting and distributing court-related documents, mailings, and logging information

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off: Paid Holidays, Vacation and sick time.
• Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution AND a defined benefit option.
• Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Wellness Incentives, robust Employee Assistance Program, access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health, plus expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources, and More!

What This Job Offers

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