Inmate Property Coordinator

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•West Boylston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for coordinating the inmate property program of the Sheriff’s Office, including, but not limited to, receiving, processing and maintaining all incoming and outgoing inmate property in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Sheriff’s Office and state laws, including but not limited to, 103 CMR 403.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Prior experience in record-keeping helpful
Current Massachusetts’ drivers’ license
Working knowledge of office procedures and machines
Familiarity with correctional facility operations
Knowledge of Massachusetts General Laws and Code of Massachusetts Regulations as they pertain to departmental functions and operations
Thorough knowledge of departmental policies and procedures
Ability to maintain accurate records
Ability to deal tactfully and appropriately with the general public, inmates, and correctional facility departments and to assist others in an effective manner
Ability to operate computer, calculator, typewriter, telephone, and other standard office equipment
Skill in typing
Willingness to learn computer assisted techniques and applications
Minimal physical effort demanded when performing functions
Ability to operate a typewriter or computer keyboard at efficient speed
Ability to sit at a computer for long periods
May be required to stand for long periods of time
Specific vision requirements include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
May be required to lift, move, and/or push items which may weigh 30 pounds or more

Responsibilities

To coordinate the inmate property program to ensure that all incoming and outgoing inmate property is processed, stored and maintained in accordance with 103 CMR 403 and related institution policies and procedures
To pick up personal property bags at Main Jail Receiving area from inmates processed during the previous night
To prepare receiving slips on all personal property bags and maintain in alphabetical binder
To maintain inmate property log book by logging in all names and ID numbers for cross-referencing
To process for release all property of inmates who are scheduled for next-day release and deliver property to Modular Receiving area in a timely manner
To ensure that any contraband property is processed in accordance with 103 CMR 403 and related institution policies and procedures
To ensure that all property of inmate releasees or transferees is properly inventoried and packaged according to institution policies and procedures prior to either release or transfer of inmate
To inspect and inventory all inmate packages delivered to the mail room prior to allowing the packages into the institution
To maintain and update all inmate property records
To prepare and generate necessary reports which are to be complete, accurate and submitted in a timely manner
To properly maintain the property trailer in a safe and sanitary condition
To prepare and send 30-day notices to inmates who have been released or transferred to other institutions who have not claimed their property stating that the property will be disposed of after thirty days
To properly dispose of any inmate property that has not been claimed after the thirty day period has expired, including clothing, jewelry, televisions, etc.
To perform related work as required