Detention Services Technical Assistant 2 (OPEN & PROMOTIONAL)

Spokane County•Spokane County Detention Services, WA

6d•$43,534 - $60,632•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs and takes responsibility for various technical and/or clerical duties in a unit of a corrections department using various computer programs and/or operating technical equipment. Performs and accountable for general responsibilities inherent to properly maintaining the office of the unit where assigned. Performs lower-level accounting work including jail inmate monies; handles receptionist duties which includes answering multi-line phones and direct contact with the public. Positions in this class may function as the only or principle clerical support personnel in an office; must have the ability to relieve technical and/or administrative superiors of routine office and/or technical responsibilities. Positions in this class may work as part of a team; must have the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships. They are expected to be responsible for the flow and completion of assigned work for a section within general guidelines, and with full occupational levels of skill and accuracy. Incumbents must be able to use independent judgment in the application and/or choice of procedures and in determining the priority of their workload. Work is subject to cross-checking and/or general review.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Two (2) years of full-time responsible work.
Must be able to pass a background check.
United States citizen or lawful permanent resident who can read and write the English language, required.

Nice To Haves

May substitute up to one (1) year of additional education in office practices, secretarial science or related coursework for up to one (1) of the required experience.

Responsibilities

Maintains confidentiality of all information in Spokane County Detention Services records and files.
Creates, updates, and maintains all specialized records, and files including inmate files.
Answers multi-line phones; handles public inquiries and/or counter work as required.
Prepares and/or types correspondence, reports, legal forms, documents, memorandums and directives.
Proofreads all work to ensure accuracy of grammar, spelling, etc. and makes corrections as necessary.
Receives and completes incarceration inquiry forms from DSHS/Social Security on current/former inmates.
Corresponds with Judicial and Law Enforcement agencies regarding inmate transport.
Coordinates with the following regarding the transport of inmates to court and/or other facilities: Detention Services, Law Enforcement agencies, and the Courts.
Receives, reviews, and sets appointments for outgoing electronic home monitoring cases.
Creates, monitors, and updates work release rosters as required.
As needed, orders and maintains supplies and inventories items.
Uses various computer programs; records, searches, prints, corrects, and uses programs to create spreadsheets and new forms and/or files as needed.
Uses specialized programs, such as Offender database, as well Microsoft Office software and the Internet.
Handles the cash accounting system, which may include accepting bond monies, maintaining the daily record of various money accounts, serving as cashier for money transactions, balancing accounts, and preparing deposit slips.
Maintains cash account record of inmates.
Accepts and monitors release checks & debit cards for inmate pick-up; verifying identity before releasing said checks.
Collects, sorts and inspects incoming inmate mail.
Collects and routes employee and/ or office incoming mail.
Processes outgoing mail, including inmate mail and makes necessary charges to their accounts as required.
Performs releasing procedures for inmates, which includes data entry into the computer system; coordinates active and inactive inmate files; and updates and maintains inmate records.
Cross-trains and covers the duties of other Detention units.
Participates in lower-level accounting work; may prepare or assist in preparing invoices and vouchers.
Performs other related duties as assigned.