Management Specialist / Booking Specialist - Corrections

County of Volusia•Daytona 32124, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The County of Volusia is seeking a Management Specialist for the Division of Corrections. The position is located in the booking section of the Branch Jail in Daytona Beach, Florida, and performs advanced para-professional work providing specialized administrative and technical services to the Division of Corrections. The employee is responsible for the daily operation of booking activities without direct supervision and coordinates booking operations with other divisions, agencies, and services. Assignment to other county locations may be required based on operational needs. The role includes administrative and technical work related to processing inmate charging, sentencing, and transfer information; producing reports using criminal justice data; and communicating regularly with state facilities, court administration, the county clerk’s office, and internal administration. The employee monitors booking assignments against management goals, analyzes data, systems, and policies to support effectiveness and efficiency, and troubleshoots problems. The position may include training personnel, serving as a booking-area division specialist, and operating specialized equipment. The employee must attend work regularly, follow applicable federal, state, county, and local ordinances, respond to emergencies, and perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED.
Four years of progressively responsible experience in administrative or technical support; a comparable amount of education, training, and experience may be substituted.
Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license at the time of hire.
Possess a valid Florida driver’s license within 30 days of hire and maintain it thereafter.
Knowledge of procedures, theories, and practices applicable to the field of expertise.
Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, to groups and individuals.
Ability to respond to emergency situations.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and interact effectively with others.
Ability to work under stressful conditions.
Ability to relocate to other county locations based on operational needs.
Ability to read and comprehend technical and scientific materials and other work-related documents, including potentially legal documents and financial reports.
Ability to perform basic mathematical functions; write letters, procedures, memoranda, and reports; speak clearly and concisely; and analyze data and develop conclusions.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including lifting 10–15 pounds and performing related movement and dexterity tasks; visual acuity necessary to operate a motorized vehicle.

Responsibilities

Manage daily booking activities without direct supervision, including extensive inter-agency communication and coordination.
Coordinate administrative functions related to processing inmate charging, sentencing, and transfer information.
Use criminal justice data to produce regular reports.
Communicate daily with state facilities, court administration, the county clerk’s office, and internal administration.
Monitor booking assignments for compliance with management goals and objectives.
Analyze data, systems, and policies to maintain effectiveness and efficiency in the booking area.
Troubleshoot problems.
May train personnel and function as a division specialist in booking-area technical expertise.
Perform duties and assignments associated with expertise in booking processes.
May operate specialized equipment.
Coordinate booking operations with other divisions, agencies, and services.
May work at other county locations based on operational needs.
Attend work regularly and consistently; adhere to applicable ordinances; respond to emergency situations; and perform other assigned duties.