Jail Booking Clerk

Hood County - Texas Association of Counties • Granbury, TX

401d • $53,000 - $110,240 • Onsite

About The Position

The Jail Booking Clerk position at Hood County involves supporting the processing of inmates at the Sheriff's Correctional Facility. The role encompasses a variety of clerical and secretarial duties, including maintaining documents, correspondence, and statistics, while providing information and assistance to the public. The position requires attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive information responsibly.

Requirements

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.
• Knowledge of telephone techniques and etiquette.
• Basic mathematical principles.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Ability to learn and correctly interpret and apply policies and procedures.
• Ability to understand the organization of the county and outside agencies.
• Ability to compile, maintain, and update files and records.
• Ability to type at a speed necessary for successful job performance.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a correctional setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical/secretarial duties, inputting information regarding arrested persons.
• Take possession of inmate property upon intake and record it in the property room.
• Correctly classify inmates for housing.
• Process, sort, file, copy, and distribute various files and filing systems.
• Compile data from records or other information as requested.
• Assist in sorting and distributing mail through the Jail as needed.
• Process arraignment files and record information in the inmates' files.
• Provide information to attorneys/bonding agents for the release of inmates.
• Process all bonds for the release of inmates.
• Operate a computer terminal and printer, typing and retrieving reports and records.
• Provide assistance to Corrections personnel and the public as needed.
• Respond to telephone inquiries and requests.
• Mail out requested reports and records for public and private agencies.
• Interpret for the Sheriff's Office with non-English speaking inmates and the general public.
• Train new detention officers in proper inmate booking procedures.
• Communicate with other agencies regarding transports of inmates.
• Maintain the jail property room.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

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