Detention Intake Specialist I

Salary: $39,166.40 Annually

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for the collection, verification, data entry and records of inmate information necessary to record all commitments of persons delivered to the custody of the Madison County Jail.

Essential Functions:

• Provides computer entry requirements and understands how to process court paperwork, warrants, and new charges into the Jail Management System.
• Obtains and delivers confidential information which must be held in the strictest confidence.
• Performs other Booking and Release duties as assigned.
• Answers telephone, performs data entry, and operates standard office machines and appliances, including computers.
• Maintains various types of records, files and performs incidental clerical assignments such as filing, etc.
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to Graduation from a standard high school; 1-3 years experience in responsible clerical work or other related fields.
• Incumbent must learn and become proficient in the Jail Management System.
• Detention Intake Specialist I – 0 to 5 years of experience
• Detention Intake Specialist II – 5 to 10 years of experience
• Detention Intake Specialist III – 10+ years of experience
• Work is performed in the jail and will have daily contact with inmates in the Booking and Release areas.
• This contact will be face-to-face, but there will be no actual physical contact with inmates due to separation by a counter.
• Work is essentially sedentary with occasional walking, standing, bending, and carrying items less than 25 pounds such as books, papers, office supplies, and file folders.
• Work requires the physical ability to sit in confined seating for extended periods of time and operate a computer keyboard.
• The incumbent will be required to attend the Corrections Academy and certain aspects of self-defense and self-protection.
• During the Corrections Academy, the incumbent will be required to complete a modified physical training program.