What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inmate Booking Clerk position at Bexar County, TX?

Salary : $3,042.00 Monthly

Location : Bexar County Sheriff's Office - 200 North Comal Street San Antonio, TX

Job Type : Full-time Regular

Job Number : 2025-01647

Department : Bexar County Sheriff's Office

Division : Sheriff Support Services

Opening Date : 01 / 02 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Summary

Under direct supervision, is responsible for obtaining information from arrested individuals; prepares inmate paperwork; enters and deletes information in computer system; assembles and distributes inmate paperwork; receives court documents; calculates ticket fines and / or incarceration time; receives and deposits money; issues authorization release forms; provides information on arrested individuals and inmates; and performs related duties as required.

Duties and Responsibilities

Interviews arrested individuals to obtain personal, criminal history and medical information and prepares inmate paperwork for processing
Enters and deletes booking, court, bond and personal information on arrested individuals in the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS)
Assembles inmate paperwork and distributes to appropriate areas within the Sheriff's Office
Receives court documents and calculates ticket fines and / or incarceration time to be served
Receives money for bonds or tickets and deposits money in safe for distribution to Justice of Peace Courts, County of Bexar, City of San Antonio or Department of Public Safety
Issues various authorization release forms to arrested individuals being released or to other law enforcement agencies receiving arrested individuals
Provides information to the general public on arrested individuals and inmates
Performs clerical functions such as answering telephone, typing, filing and copying
Performs other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

High School or General Education Development (GED) certificate, and one (1) year general office experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge of bond process; knowledge of basic office procedures; knowledge of CJIS computer system

Skill to type 45 wpm with no more than 7 errors; Requires recent typing test administered by Workforce Solutions Alamo Career Centers (Please attach a copy of your typing test results to your online application or fax them to (210) 335-2558 by the closing date.)

Skill in interviewing hostile or violent people; skill in operating personal computer and basic office equipment

Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of individuals utilizing tact and diplomacy; ability to accurately enter and delete data; ability to perform mathematical calculations; ability to understand and follow instructions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with arrested individuals, co-workers, other County employees and the general public

Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation from the Bexar County Sheriff's Office

Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test

May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek

Work Environment and Physical Demands :

Working conditions are primarily in a jail environment with constant exposure to hostile or violent people and communicable diseases

Occasionally moves items weighing up to 10 pounds

Occasionally moves about the office

Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information

Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery

Positions self to perform essential functions

Must be able to remain in a stationary position

Supplemental Information

Workstations with internet access are available, if needed, to view job postings and apply online at 211 S Flores, San Antonio, TX 78204, 8am - 5pm, Monday through Friday. Phone : 210-335-2545.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by Bexar County :

NOTE : Part-Time and Temporary positions are not eligible for Bexar County Benefits.

Which best describes your highest level of education completed?

High School Diploma or G.E.D

Associates Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

None

Do you have one (1) year general office experience?

Are you able to secure and maintain a favorable background investigation from the Bexar County Sheriff's Office?

Are you able to clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test?

Are you able to work more than 40 hours during the work week?

Required Question

Salary : $3,042

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