Detention Finance Technician - Sheriff

County of Wake, NC • Raleigh, NC

5d • $25 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about numbers and the impact they can make? Do you thrive in a structured environment where accuracy, integrity and collaboration matter? If you answered 'YES' the Wake County Sheriff's Office is looking for a Detention Finance Technician who wants more than just a job - we're looking for someone who wants to contribute to a team that values expertise, growth and meaningful results. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial processes for residents within a detention facility. You will handle tasks such as accounting, invoicing and financial reporting; performing audits of supporting documents; perform related technical activities in the accounting cycle; inventorying, storing, maintaining and returning all incarcerated residents property; ensuring compliance with financial regulations and policies; maintaining accurate financial records as well as providing financial analysis and recommendations to management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Three years of experience in detention services
• Valid Driver's License and "safe" driving record
• DOCC certification
• Completion of the Annual In-Service training
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted
• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to convey information to individuals or groups to ensure that they understand the message
• Ability to listen and respond appropriately to information provided

Responsibilities

• Inventory and store clothing and other property belonging to residents and decide the proper description of the items being stored
• Return clothing and other belongings to residents, verify that all items are returned to residents before they leave facility and ensure residents receive correct items
• Count money for incoming arrestees and deposit into the correct trust account and bank
• Calculate the amount of money an arrestee has and issue a receipt for the correct amount
• Determine whether items such as checks can be deposited or must be held or safe keeping
• Return money to residents who are leaving the facility
• Ensure all funds and items held for safe keeping are returned to the correct person
• Determine that the money you return is returned to the proper resident
• Record all property taken in during Arrest Processing and ensure that the items are filed alphabetically in the correct cabinet and securely stored until the resident is released or processed by property staff
• Release property and/or money to a designated person as requested by the resident
• Determine where the property is located, or if the money is permitted to be released and obtain verbal authorization from the resident to release belongings or money by verifying the designated person with the resident
• Count and balance cash drawer at the release post
• Calculate how much money needs to be deposited at the intake post
• Prepare bank deposits and ensure correct information is written on the deposit slip
• Ensure accuracy of daily work before turning it in at the end of the shift
• Determine that all receipts and money totals are correct
• Decide if all needed information has been documented such a discrepancies
• Determine if all paperwork has been signed by the correct resident and that all property bins have been released
• Prepare deposits for pickup by courier; process mail credits and third-party vendor deposits; issue checks for account credits as well as charge postage
• Complete shift tasks including stocking, organizing and light cleaning
• Prepare/deliver items to persons incarcerated inside facility such as property, safety and hygiene supplies
• Audit various reports as needed
• Complete various administrative duties as required

Benefits

• Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.

What This Job Offers

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