JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for processing required paperwork and computer entries for new arrestees brought into the Mesa County Detention Facility (County Jail). Sets court dates, processes bonding and release paperwork, mitts, writs, etc Communicates with court personnel, other agencies, and has direct contact with inmates housed in the booking area. Helps ensure the safety, security, and care to those inmates housed in the booking area by observation of inmates in cells and conducting visual security checks, allowing inmate movement in and out of cells, recognizing inmate emergencies and notifying Deputies via radio, along with documenting inmate behavior and incidents. This is a civilian non-sworn position.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

(The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required. The County reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any time. All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents.)

JAIL - BOOKING:

Receives and reviews paperwork associated with incarceration to ensure accurate completion; notarizes affidavits from the arresting officer; obtains information from inmate and paperwork (receives and checks warrant, writ, detainer, holds, bonds, etc.) and makes appropriate computer entries; completes schedule for court appearance or transport to another jurisdiction.

Receives, stores, and documents incoming property and funds; issues receipts to inmates; retrieves property upon release.

Completes release process to include; typing bonds, updates computerized record, checks to ensure inmate is not pending other charges awaiting disposition, notifies other agencies when inmate is available for transfer, ensures proper paperwork is completed for inmate release, assures payment of bond, returns personal property and funds.

Coordinates directly with various court clerks, District Attorney, Probation, and ICE for hold notification and scheduling court dates, ongoing review of information on all inmates related to court dates, sentencing, bond information, affidavits, and enters this into records management system.

Performs and documents security checks to ensure the welfare of inmates on suicide and medical watches; monitors behavior of inmates in the booking area to ensure safety, security and welfare of inmates and staff.

Monitors radio transmission for emergency situations and reacts appropriately.

Prepare arrest information for fingerprinting and DNA (if applicable) of inmates and assists with finger printing when needed.

Posts money orders and other funds to appropriate inmate accounts.

Monitors inmates for possible medical problems, inmate fights, or other emergent situations and calls medical staff and/or Deputies for assistance is required.

Responds to inmate, bondsman and public requests in regard to bond amount, release dates and court appearances. Handles both telephone and personal inquiries, providing requested information per policy

Using the CBI terminal, locate and/or cancel warrants for all law enforcement agencies;

communicate with other criminal justice agencies in response to or requests for information as needed. Work directly with MCSO Sex Offender Unit to provide notifications upon booking and release.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent

Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job:

Computer experience, knowledge of Microsoft Word desirable, Customer service experience, good writing and spelling skills, able to communicate both oral and written clearly and effectively, able to work with the public and/or inmates in stressful situations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This position requires standing, stooping, sitting, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 25 pounds. The employee may come in contact with members of the general public who are upset or under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Be required to work rotating shifts, holidays and weekends. The employee may be exposed to contagious diseases and other serious health conditions of inmates or inmate visitors. The employee may be exposed to volatile andor unpredictable behavior of inmates or inmate visitors. The employee may be exposed to inmates or inmate visitors who are under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. The employee may be exposed to inmates or inmate visitors who are unclean