Detention Services Technician

Rockdale County, Georgia•Conyers, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The position is full-time. This position is responsible for providing support to administrative, clerical, and detention personnel. The person in this position performs booking-related duties that do not require direct, security-related contact with inmates.

Requirements

Knowledge of federal, state and local laws pertaining to inmate sentencing, pretrial conditions and release.
Knowledge of the policies and procedures established by the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office.
Knowledge of policies and procedures covering inmate security, classification, care and discipline.
Must have strong hand-eye coordination.
Knowledge of record keeping, report preparation, filing methods, and records management techniques.
Knowledge of computer applications related to the work.
Ability to use tact, discretion, initiative, and independent judgment within established guidelines.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation, and procedure manuals, etc.
Ability to solve problems.
Ability to establish and maintain a good relationship with other law enforcement agencies.
Ability to move heavy objects by pushing or pulling.
Ability to kneel, crouch, or crawl through small spaces.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in routine and emergency situations.
Ability to receive and maintain CPR certification, Advanced First Aid certification, and any other training as required.
Ability to work in a hazardous and confining working environment.
Ability to prepare and maintain records.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written orders.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Update jail management system to indicate bookings, releases, and location of inmates.
Answer questions from the public at the Front Reception area, assist with bonding and other tasks associated with this post.
Maintains log of visitors.
Answer calls as required as required by assigned duties and provide accurate information to the caller.
Complete and maintains all arrest and booking reports on all inmates and persons placed on bond.
Perform such tasks as fingerprinting and photographing of all inmates requiring this.
Monitor inmate in the intake area to report negative or suspicious behavior to the detention staff and/or supervisor.
Operate the computer terminal for Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) and National Crime Information Center (NCIC) tasks.
Maintains all required records and reports.
Prepare files and folders for supervisor review.
Complete all forms required in the booking/release process.
Prepares and records all property confiscated from inmates for secure storage.
Ask questions pertaining to the documents needed in inmate record file, and answer questions.
Performs other related duties as assigned.