Law Enforcement Records Technician (Alternative Sentencing)

Ada County • Boise, ID

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Reviews and processes all court commitments for individuals sentenced to serve county or state jail time; operates both the ACSO Court Services desk and the Alternative Sentencing Division front desk; maintains appointment calendars for the Alternative Sentencing Case Managers; processes payments for Alternative Sentencing and court costs/fees; generates affidavits for non-compliance of individuals who fail to report for their appointment; generates reports that assist in the daily function of the office; and performs related duties as required. Performs clerical and support functions related to the Sheriff’s Office. Scope of work requires a high degree of accuracy, confidentiality, organization, and attention to detail. This position is located in the Ada County Sheriff's Office, Court Services Bureau and the Ada County Courthouse.

Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must have a valid and current driver’s license
• Knowledge of English grammar and skill in proofreading
• Ability to appropriately communicate with individuals who are under stress
• Ability to effectively demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to type at least 40 wpm
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the alternative sentencing concept as it relates to the community and the jail setting
• Knowledge of legal procedures, documents, and terminology

Responsibilities

• Operates the ACSO court services desk by scheduling appointments, processing commitment paperwork and answering questions
• Operates the Alternative Sentencing Division front desk by checking-in clients, rescheduling appointments, processing necessary paperwork and payments
• Operates general office equipment, including but not limited to computers, printers, copiers, scanners, and other general office equipment
• Operates a central telephone console to receive and route calls
• Helps the public with inquiries by identifying and resolving problems and/or referring to appropriate staff for resolution
• Receives Judgments of Conviction and processes all required paperwork
• Schedules all sentenced individuals as ordered by Magistrate and District Court
• Creates and maintains files and other records, and updates databases
• Takes payments for Alternative Sentencing program fees

Benefits

• Low cost medical, dental, and vision insurances
• Idaho PERSI retirement plan
• Deferred Compensation plan 457(b) with a County match of up to 3%
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care
• Post-Employment Health Plan – 50% of unused sick leave above 240 hours
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• No cost basic life, accidental death, and short-term disability insurances
• Eleven (11) paid holidays annually
• Paid vacation leave, sick leave, and parental leave
• No cost gym access at three (3) County owned gym facilities
• Wellness Program
• Optional 401(k) and/or Roth IRA

What This Job Offers

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