What are the responsibilities and job description for the Criminal Justice Technician - Booking Support Bureau position at Alachua County Sheriff's Office (FL)?
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Advanced clerical and record processing work involving varied and complex clerical and/or record processing tasks associated with inmate records and related administrative processes at the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) Department of the Jail (DOJ).Work is performed under the direction of the Booking Support Bureau (BSB) Shift Supervisor. Performance is evaluated through conferences, reports, observation, results obtained, and appropriate employee performance appraisals.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Perform general clerical functions such as data entry and handling telephone calls; complete, file, and retrieve recorded materialRead and interpret arrest information and perform accurate data entry into the Jail Management System (JMS)Process arrest-related information; create and maintain inmate files and electronic calendars and docketsProcess court orders, performing research when necessary, to ensure proper case dispositionAbility to communicate with arresting officers/deputies to facilitate accurate processing of arrest data and related documentsRespond to requests from the general public and from within the law enforcement systemAttend the First Appearance hearing held daily at the DOJ (closed circuit) and complete official clerking tasksOperate the Florida Crime Information Center / National Crime Information Center (FCIC/NCIC) system to retrieve required and/or requested information and complete criminal history checks when appropriate; maintain system securityMay act as the Computer Room Clerk for the shift performing FCIC/NCIC inquiry, entry, modification, and cancellation dutiesReceive, disburse, and count cash; process cash and surety bonds; post to records for the Inmate Trust Fund and Cobra Banker applications; and maintain logs for financial accountabilityAssist Security with the completion of inmate Master Count, both daily and when necessaryPerform required victim notifications upon offender release; maintain forms and logsMay serve as an Acting Shift Supervisor when necessary, based upon job knowledge and demonstrated abilityMay perform duties designated as Court Coordinator, Inmate Trust Fund Coordinator, Public Records/Archives Coordinator, Registration Office Clerk, or Civilian Lobby Team member based on job knowledge, demonstrated ability, and supervisor recommendations; these specialized assignments require the same duties and responsibilities as previously listed but are focused on specific areas of knowledge and related tasks*This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of specific job functions or tasks does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the position.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge of business English, spelling, and grammarKnowledge of court functions and proceduresSkilled in the use of small office equipment, including copy machines and/or multi-line telephone systemsSkilled in using computers for data entrySkilled in using computers for word processing and accounting purposesAbility to plan and organize work efficiently and meet indicated deadlinesAbility to adhere to prescribed laws, rules, regulations, policies, and proceduresAbility to communicate effectively, both orally and in writingAbility to deal tactfully with the public, in person and on the telephoneAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationshipsAbility to work rotating shifts
Advanced clerical and record processing work involving varied and complex clerical and/or record processing tasks associated with inmate records and related administrative processes at the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) Department of the Jail (DOJ).Work is performed under the direction of the Booking Support Bureau (BSB) Shift Supervisor. Performance is evaluated through conferences, reports, observation, results obtained, and appropriate employee performance appraisals.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Perform general clerical functions such as data entry and handling telephone calls; complete, file, and retrieve recorded materialRead and interpret arrest information and perform accurate data entry into the Jail Management System (JMS)Process arrest-related information; create and maintain inmate files and electronic calendars and docketsProcess court orders, performing research when necessary, to ensure proper case dispositionAbility to communicate with arresting officers/deputies to facilitate accurate processing of arrest data and related documentsRespond to requests from the general public and from within the law enforcement systemAttend the First Appearance hearing held daily at the DOJ (closed circuit) and complete official clerking tasksOperate the Florida Crime Information Center / National Crime Information Center (FCIC/NCIC) system to retrieve required and/or requested information and complete criminal history checks when appropriate; maintain system securityMay act as the Computer Room Clerk for the shift performing FCIC/NCIC inquiry, entry, modification, and cancellation dutiesReceive, disburse, and count cash; process cash and surety bonds; post to records for the Inmate Trust Fund and Cobra Banker applications; and maintain logs for financial accountabilityAssist Security with the completion of inmate Master Count, both daily and when necessaryPerform required victim notifications upon offender release; maintain forms and logsMay serve as an Acting Shift Supervisor when necessary, based upon job knowledge and demonstrated abilityMay perform duties designated as Court Coordinator, Inmate Trust Fund Coordinator, Public Records/Archives Coordinator, Registration Office Clerk, or Civilian Lobby Team member based on job knowledge, demonstrated ability, and supervisor recommendations; these specialized assignments require the same duties and responsibilities as previously listed but are focused on specific areas of knowledge and related tasks*This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of specific job functions or tasks does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the position.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge of business English, spelling, and grammarKnowledge of court functions and proceduresSkilled in the use of small office equipment, including copy machines and/or multi-line telephone systemsSkilled in using computers for data entrySkilled in using computers for word processing and accounting purposesAbility to plan and organize work efficiently and meet indicated deadlinesAbility to adhere to prescribed laws, rules, regulations, policies, and proceduresAbility to communicate effectively, both orally and in writingAbility to deal tactfully with the public, in person and on the telephoneAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationshipsAbility to work rotating shifts
