Inmate Accounts Specialist

Douglas County•Ne, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Incumbents work under the direction of the Records and Accounting Manager or designee performing account transactions to inmate accounts and processing inmate property inventories. This role involves verifying money received from inmates and the public, processing account transactions, preparing checks, releasing account balances, and managing inmate property. The position requires adherence to various policies and regulations, maintaining a safe and respectful work environment, and ensuring the security and confidentiality of records and property. Additionally, the role may involve assisting with virtual communication meetings, processing inmate mail and documents, and providing notary services.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Two (2) years of clerical or cashiering experience required.
One (1) year of MSOffice experience/training required.
Notary Public or eligible to become a Notary Public in the State of Nebraska within 6 months of hire required.
Completion of a pre-employment criminal record check, physical assessment and conditional offer drug screen required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a correctional facility or law enforcement agency preferred.
Experience providing notary services preferred.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Equivalent combination of education and work experience may be substituted for requirements on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

Verify money received from inmates and the public, and create deposit entries for funds.
Perform cash drops and reconcile cash drawers.
Establish and maintain effective work relationships with clients, supervisors, County employees, elected officials, attorneys, law enforcement, judges, other agencies and the public.
Comply with Civil Service Rules, collective bargaining agreements, County policies, department policies and laws creating a cooperative, safe, respectful and quality work environment.
Prepare checks for government agencies, vendors, and the public on inmate’s behalf.
Release account balance to inmates settling accounts upon release from custody.
Adhere to department policies, procedures, and protocols.
Maintain safety and security as a priority and incorporate in all actions.
Provide copies of records to authorized agencies and personnel.
Receive inmate personal property, inventory, receipt, store and release property.
Prepare 30-day, destroyed, and missing property receipts for inmates.
Process inmate property for the intended agency when transferring to another facility.
Collect and process inmate mail (e.g. physical, electronic).
Collect, sort, and deliver incoming and outgoing department mail/packages utilizing necessary equipment.
Assist with scheduling, facilitating, and troubleshooting virtual communication meetings (e.g. court conferences) between inmates and external agencies.
Ensure virtual meetings follow established guidelines and regulations, and maintain inmate rights.
Keep secure, organize, and maintain files, documents, and records in various formats.
Assist with responses to inmate correspondence requests and/or disseminate requests to appropriate areas for processing.
Process inmate documents (e.g. filing, collection, preparation, scanning).
Process documents and communication requests (e.g. correspondence with inmates confined at other correctional facilities) for other agencies.
Store and retrieve inmate files and property from secured storage utilizing necessary equipment.
Scan and prepare electronic filing for records retention.
Prepare informational reports and letters of incarcerations.
Cooperate with law enforcement and staff conducting investigations.
Answer calls, provide basic information (e.g. department, inmate status) and transfer calls.
Provide notary services.
Provide training to staff.
Report to work with regular, consistent attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned and directed.