Jail Records Clerk – Department OF Corrections Job Application

Overview

Position Title:Jail Records Clerk

Company:City Of Benton Wa

Location:Kennewick, WA

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Provides liaison between the department and other law enforcement agencies, the court,
• Prosecutor’s Office, and other agencies, coordinating department activities and schedules as authorized.
• Files and updates data on warrants, case files, corrections records, personnel files, correspondence, etc.
• Performs record checks and other services provided by the office, routine posting of records and balances cash daily.
• Assists the public by processing or receiving various applications, documents and forms, and/or scheduling appointments.
• May assist with coordination of arrangements for prisoner transports into the County.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Sends, originates, receives and routes teletype messages for the Benton County Corrections Department.

Requirements:

• Ability to work quickly, accurately and thoroughly with close attention to detail to meet deadlines.
• skill in operating standard computer programs such as Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read, understand, apply and explain County/department policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently, organizing work with minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge of bookkeeping practices and procedures.
• Good oral communication skills to explain policies and procedures and to deal with other employees, law enforcement agencies, attorneys, and the general public using courtesy, tact, and good judgment.
• Skill and operating standard office equipment such as scanner, calculator and photocopier.
• Ability to maintain the security and confidentiality of police records and information.
• Ability to establish and maintain complex manual and computerized filing and record keeping system.