What are the responsibilities and job description for the BOOKING CLERK position at Black Hawk County (IA)?
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Under general supervision, processes and files paperwork which accompanies the incarceration or release of arrestees in the County jail facility; processes bail bonds and fines; and performs related work and other duties as assigned.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Must be capable of regular and predictable attendance at a specified location in order to perform assigned tasks.Booking Procedures & Responsibilities: Gathers arrest and booking documentation, fingerprints, and mug shots.Processes incoming inmates and arrestee.Receives inmate and arrestee property, and stores property in secure storage.Properly books arrestee into the jail by arrest citation and complaint, court order, warrant of arrest or other suitable documentation.Maintains custody and control of inmate's cash accounts.Completes Inmates Status Screen, Phone Records, Bond Information and other booking information, obtains signatures, as required.Enters information into Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS).Obtain medical history data during intakes, as required by law.Alert Intake Officers of medical emergencies, injuries, claims by new arrestee, suicidal tendencies, or other pertinent information.Prepares inmate files, inserts booking records, and other documentation.Initial Appearance Responsibilities: Gathers and assembles arrest documentation for presentation to the courts.Assists Intake Officers in preparing arrestee for initial appearance.Process inmates assigned to housing units following initial appearance, complete booking process.Release of Inmate Responsibilities: Release inmates and arrestees from jail upon receipt of authorizing documentation, and proper identification.Return inmates property upon release or transfer to other agency or institution, obtains signatures, as required.Gathers release documentation; prepares for transfer of inmates files to Records Division.Non-Scheduled Duties: Provides and maintains order in intake area.May be required to assist sworn staff in conducting searches of "same sex" arrestee.Directs arrestee to holding cells or group waiting area.Advises arrestee of expectations, behaviors, and standards during processing.Observes and oversees arrestees and inmates in intake areaOther duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The work environment and the physical demand characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Refer to the "Essential and Marginal Function Analysis" statement for a complete description of essential functions and functional requirements.Position requires frequent interaction with inmates and arrestees which may be very stressful at times.Position requires frequent use of hands, fingers, arms.Position requires close vision for frequent data entry.
Under general supervision, processes and files paperwork which accompanies the incarceration or release of arrestees in the County jail facility; processes bail bonds and fines; and performs related work and other duties as assigned.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Must be capable of regular and predictable attendance at a specified location in order to perform assigned tasks.Booking Procedures & Responsibilities: Gathers arrest and booking documentation, fingerprints, and mug shots.Processes incoming inmates and arrestee.Receives inmate and arrestee property, and stores property in secure storage.Properly books arrestee into the jail by arrest citation and complaint, court order, warrant of arrest or other suitable documentation.Maintains custody and control of inmate's cash accounts.Completes Inmates Status Screen, Phone Records, Bond Information and other booking information, obtains signatures, as required.Enters information into Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS).Obtain medical history data during intakes, as required by law.Alert Intake Officers of medical emergencies, injuries, claims by new arrestee, suicidal tendencies, or other pertinent information.Prepares inmate files, inserts booking records, and other documentation.Initial Appearance Responsibilities: Gathers and assembles arrest documentation for presentation to the courts.Assists Intake Officers in preparing arrestee for initial appearance.Process inmates assigned to housing units following initial appearance, complete booking process.Release of Inmate Responsibilities: Release inmates and arrestees from jail upon receipt of authorizing documentation, and proper identification.Return inmates property upon release or transfer to other agency or institution, obtains signatures, as required.Gathers release documentation; prepares for transfer of inmates files to Records Division.Non-Scheduled Duties: Provides and maintains order in intake area.May be required to assist sworn staff in conducting searches of "same sex" arrestee.Directs arrestee to holding cells or group waiting area.Advises arrestee of expectations, behaviors, and standards during processing.Observes and oversees arrestees and inmates in intake areaOther duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The work environment and the physical demand characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Refer to the "Essential and Marginal Function Analysis" statement for a complete description of essential functions and functional requirements.Position requires frequent interaction with inmates and arrestees which may be very stressful at times.Position requires frequent use of hands, fingers, arms.Position requires close vision for frequent data entry.
