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.

*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.

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{cke-saved-href="http://www.kalcounty.com/hrd"} and click on Union Contracts (left side). 

To apply: all candidates must submit a Kalamazoo County Application for Employment accompanied by a resume. Application materials may be submitted online at https://www.kalcounty.com/hrd/openings.php{cke-saved-href="https://www.kalcounty.com/hrd/openings.php"}.

In addition to the online application: *All applicants must complete a K.C.S.O. Application Packet, available upon request or at the Sheriff's Office Front Desk, Monday thru Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. *