Jail Intake

Job Summary

This is the trainee and first working level class in the series. Incumbents are directly supervised initially and perform a variety of tasks of varying scope and complexity. Provides technical and clerical support to certified personnel by completing a variety of tasks including, but not limited to scheduling, data entry and retrieval, classifying of inmates, processing court paperwork, monitoring electronic devices, radios, processing inmate property, Control Room, and key control operations.

Work is performed in accordance with established policies and procedures; however, the member is expected to exercise tact and good judgment in dealing with the public. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a Jail Administrative Assistant Supervisor. This position is considered essential under the CCSO Emergency Plan.

• Receives, screens, and directs telephone calls and responds or directs questions from the public; receives incoming inmate funds or bail and updates records and issues receipts.
• Coordinates all issues concerning the mail including screening incoming and outgoing letters, books, and magazines for contraband and security/safety concerns.
• Regulates and monitors alarm systems, facility radio and video equipment.
• Accurately enters and/or retrieves information from various computer systems, including CJIS/NCIC/FCIC /in a timely manner.
• Reviews, sorts, scans, disseminates documents.
• Organizes, prioritizes, schedules, and manages daily work which include, visitor appointments, inmate visitation appointments, work orders, warrants, supervising inmate workers and responding to requests for information.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Admit and release pedestrian traffic to controlled areas using caution and strictly adhering to prescribed security procedures to ensure the safety of all personnel and inmates/offenders in accordance with agency policy.
• Completes the booking process for arrestees through data entry into the jail management system and associated programs.
• Facilitates the release process; updates computer records after ensuring payment of bond corresponds with what has been set by the court; runs warrants to ensure no other charges are pending; and confirms that inmate property and funds have been returned.
• Confirm warrants and process warrants for service.
• Maintains and prepares files, logs, records, ledgers, reports, and folders, databases, for court summons / warrants, crime reports, key control, inmate classification/release, visitation, and miscellaneous records.
• Operates and monitors electronic security systems to facilitate the safe and timely movement of staff within the secured areas of the facility.
• Works closely with other agencies to provide updated information.
• Acts as a liaison between the public, other agencies, and judicial offices.
• Work is reviewed for results, accuracy, and compliance with standard operating procedures.
• Receiving and processing personal belongings of inmates into a computer file
• Checking for accuracy, and placing items in an assigned property bag
• Reviewing inventoried items with inmate and obtaining a signature that inventoried items are correct.
• Stores inmates’ property and clothing during their stay
• Returns property and clothing upon an inmate’s release.
• Accepts and properly stores court clothing.
• Maintains and prepares files, logs, records, ledgers, reports, and miscellaneous administrative records.
• Records and tags abandoned property and completes monthly retention reports for donation/disposals.
• Responds to inmate's request for property and properly records additions and releases.
• Cleans washer and dryer daily. Assign inmate housing.
• Reclassify inmates after sentencing.
• Recommend inmate classifications.
• Disseminates information to other agencies as necessary.
• Retrieves data from the State (FCIC), National (NCIC) Criminal Information Systems and other sites as necessary using limited access certification.
• Updates computer for court dates, dismissed charges, sentencing information, SAO nolle prosecute, and bond reduction.
• Make Identification cards for the inmates.
• Processed DR appeals and…