Corrections Clerk

Union Affiliation: Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Deputies Association, an Affiliate of the Police Officers Association of Michigan (POAM).

GENERAL SUMMARY

The purpose of this job is to provide civilian clerical duties within the correctional facility, including but not limited to data entry, data processing, LEIN access, scheduling, interdepartmental communication, intra-agency communication, communications with the public, phone correspondence, property collection, and inventory, camera monitoring, inmate correspondence, building access control, emergency communications, and court document interpretation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process the booking and release of inmates into and out of the Kalamazoo County Jail facility. Inventory inmate's property and accurately document all belongings.
• Facilitate the scheduling of inmate meetings with outside professional organizations and inmate court appearances.
• Perform data entry of court documents, mail, inmate court, visitation schedules, inmate documentation, property adjustments, and classification listings.
• Monitor security cameras and facility speaker systems to communicate with jail staff and outside professional visitors within the jail.
• Provide customer service and support to individuals contacting the jail requesting information. Retrieve inmate information through various data management systems while maintaining confidentiality.
• Perform related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

• At least two years of relevant college-level course work or an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Previous experience in customer service and, or data entry is preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.

VETERANS: Please provide your joint services transcript with your application.

An individual with any of the following is ineligible for consideration for employment: A felony conviction, a pending felony or misdemeanor charge, a domestic violence conviction, or an outstanding warrant.

County positions include a benefits package with medical coverage, paid leave, and much more. Available supplemental dental and vision. Defined Contribution pension, fully vested from day one.

Benefits:

• Dental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vision Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Over time, when available

To view the current collective bargaining agreement, go to www.kalcounty.com/hrd and click on Union Contracts (left side).

All applicants must complete a K.C.S.O. application after a successful interview.

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:

All candidates must submit a Kalamazoo County Application for Employment accompanied by a resume. Application materials may be submitted online.