Jackson County Employment Opportunity

Serving our Community through values-oriented law enforcement:

Character, Competence, Courage, Compassion

Jackson County strives to recruit, hire and retain the best employees!

• Submit transcripts, if using college education to meet educational minimum requirements.
• Pass a criminal background check prior to hire. 
• Submit an acceptable DMV certified court print prior to hire. click on the following link to review Jackson County's requirements for an acceptable driving record.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen, which includes screening for Marijuana. Click on the link to review Jackson County's Drug-Free Workplace Policy.
• This position is represented by union group JCSEA

I. Position Summary

Under supervision, performs complex clerical duties which require considerable typing, filing, and computer skills. Requires personal relation skills in dealing with the public on the phone and in person. 

Performs work under immediate supervision, progressing to general supervision as the incumbent becomes able to independently perform the full range of duties. This is a non?sworn position within the Sheriff's Department assigned to the Criminal, Corrections, or Civil Division.

II. Examples of Essential Position Duties (The following duties represent some of the principal job duties; however, they are not all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.)

• Obtains information from individuals, recognizes physical characteristics, distinguishes colors and converts into computer coding and proper formats and/or initiates and completes appropriate forms and reports.
• Processes and releases adults in custody (AIC) to include taking photos, inventorying personal property and obtaining personal information.
• Processes AIC lodgings, processes AIC releases, processes AIC funds when lodged and released, handles “process only’s” from court, answers incoming phone calls, schedules AIC visitation, facilitates AIC weekend visiting, types fingerprint cards, processes court cards, prepares AIC paperwork for transfer to the work center or other institutions, runs Criminal History as required, assists walk in customers, handles bail transactions, generates and processes appropriate paperwork, enters data into computer system, maintains file system.
• Reviews the defendant’s criminal history and the Probable Cause affidavits and applies it to the classification program to ensure that AIC are appropriately and timely classified. Conducts needs assessments and risk evaluations on AIC.
• Obtains information from persons arrested and charged with a crime to be used in the pretrial release decision, eligibility for court appointed attorney and the risk assessment tool.
• Registers sex offenders, which includes taking photographs and obtaining personal information.
• Fingerprints individuals as prescribed by policy.
• Takes photographs of applicants applying for a concealed handgun license.
• Communicates effectively and coherently with AIC, the public, coworkers, and the media by giving information and directions and advising of appropriate processes. Answers telephones, routes calls to appropriate personnel, takes messages.
• Types and/or hand writes and completes standard forms and reports accurately. Converts written materials into computer coding and proper formats and enters data into a specialized computer system. Performs simple mathematical calculations. Conducts file and record searches of computer and paper files. Alphabetizes, indexes and/or files documents in prescribed order. Maintains a standardized file system.
• Comprehends handwritten and typed materials, computer screens, legal and non-legal documents, i.e. – teletypes, warrants, civil processes, court orders.
• Performs routine tasks and follows written and verbal instructions. Trains new personnel in office policy and procedures.
• Works rotating shifts and adjusted work schedules which include holidays and weekends; works overtime when required.
• Adheres to regulatory requirements, collective bargaining agreements, County and departmental policies and procedures, required trainings, as well as safe work practices.
• Develops and maintains effective internal and external working relationships at all levels.
• Has regular and reliable attendance.

III. Minimum Requirements(Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following requirements, physical demands and/or working conditions)

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent AND two years of clerical and/or customer services experience; OR
• Any combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job.

License, Certificate or Other

IV. Other Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Position requires considerable knowledge of standard practices and procedures; ability to perform computer data entry at a minimum level of 7000 keystrokes per hour with a 97% accuracy rate and ability to accurately type 50 WPM on an electric/electronic typewriter and/or computer; ability to perform simple mathematical calculations; possess knowledge of conventions of standard written English; ability to walk short distances (25 yards or less) repeatedly; ability to twist, bend, squat, or stoop to access file cabinets; ability to reach up to 5 feet to grasp files and manuals; ability to hear and understand conversations and telephone conversations with a high degree of background noise present; ability to evaluate, react, and respond to situations that arise requiring independent thought; ability to prioritize work; ability to perform multiple tasks while dealing with frequent interruptions; ability to learn routine tasks, understand concepts, rules and procedures; ability to follow written and verbal instructions; possess organizational skills; possess sufficient dexterity to manipulate keyboards, operate buttons, collect and inventory small items, open drawers and cabinets, file documents in file cabinets, research manuals, grasp papers; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; ability to sit and stand for periods of up to 12 hours per day; ability to work in confined/locked office areas; ability to endure verbal and mental abuse when confronted with the hostile views and opinions of AIC and other people encountered in an antagonistic environment; ability to deal with violent and/or intoxicated individuals, crime victims, and emotionally distraught individuals.

Physical Demands (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following physical demands)

Typically requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Occasionally requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force to move objects. Minimum physical effort is required. Requires driving.

Working Conditions (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following working conditions)

Work is performed in an office environment and may include exposure to disruptive people and the potential for exposure to body odors, aerosol restraint spray, and other offensive odors.

V. Additional Information

This classification description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, knowledge, skills, abilities, or requirements, as any one position in this classification may be assigned some or all of these duties, in addition to other duties not explicitly listed here. The various duties, responsibilities and/or assignments of this position may be unevenly balanced and change from time to time based upon matters such as, but not limited to, variations in the shift, work demands, seasons, service levels and management’s decisions on how to best allocate department resources. Any shift, emphasis or rebalancing of these assigned duties, responsibilities and/or assignments does not constitute a change in the job classification.