What are the responsibilities and job description for the DUTY OFFICER - CLERICAL position at Linn County?
Linn County is committed to creating a Customer-Centered Culture placing our internal & external customers at the center of everything we do! Why do we do this? We get that question a lot. The answer is simple: We want our customers to have a positive experience. Our co-workers are customers too. Exceptional internal customer satisfaction leads to exceptional customer satisfaction for the public!
Why work at Linn County?
- Competitive wages with annual pay increases & annual cost of living increase (depending on budget)
- Medical, dental, vision, short & long term disability, and supplemental life insurance
- Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension Plan (IPERS)
- Wellness program offering credit on insurance premiums to eligible employees
- Free on-site fitness centers
- 100% County paid basic life insurance
- 12 paid holidays per year
- Training & professional development opportunities
New Hire: $24.00 · 90 days: $25.20 · 1 year: $26.20 · 2 years: $28.04 · 3 years: $29.54
About Duty Officer:
Performs a wide range of administrative, bookkeeping, operational, and security functions in support of correctional facility operations. Key responsibilities include maintaining accurate inmate records; processing legal documents and court orders; handling inmate funds and financial transactions; providing customer service; and ensuring adherence to legal and procedural standards.
- Processes inmate funds, bond payments, and work release fees; issues checks or vouchers for inmate release; and balances and reconciles accounts, cash, and receipts. Generates reports and statistics.
- Processes and maintains inmate files, logs, and records.
- Responds to inquiries from the public, attorneys, law enforcement, and other agencies in person and via phone.
- Processes and verifies court orders, warrants, complaints, and legal documents through various systems. Sets court appearances.
- Enforces facility access procedures, screens, documents, and monitors visitor entry, and supports facility safety through alert communications. Accepts and reviews incoming materials, property, documents, and monies into the facility.
- Makes determinations on the release of inmates according to court orders. Conducts warrant checks for visitors and inmates to be released.
- Provides general administrative assistance deputies and command staff; schedules appointments, and maintains daily records.
- Operates a variety of computerized records and communications systems.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Three (3) to five (5) years of administrative support or bookkeeping experience required.
- Legal or law enforcement experience preferred.
Read the full description here: Duty Officer Job Description
Learn more about the Sheriff's Office here: Linn County Sheriff's Office Website
Salary : $49,962