What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clerk - Sheriff Department position at County of Calhoun, MI?
Salary : $16.56 - $22.39 Hourly
Location : Battle Creek, MI
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 2025-00008
Department : Sheriff
Opening Date : 01 / 21 / 2025
Bargaining Unit : POAM
Job Summary
Under the direct supervision of the Support Services Manager or Law Enforcement Commander, performs all clerical functions assigned to the Support Services Division including law enforcement and jail records, civil process, administrative reception and switchboard.
Calhoun County is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workplace that provides an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all employees and the public it serves.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Receives telephone calls and visitors to Sheriff's Department, answering questions, providing requested information, scheduling appointments or referring to appropriate individual.
- Process jail and law enforcement records which includes FOIA requests, verification of incarceration, sex offender registrations, citations, file maintenance and archiving.
- Processes money received for housing, emergency response, FOIA requests, background checks, writs, summons, etc.
- Processes background inquiries for governmental agencies and individuals.
- Processes warrants for L.E.I.N. entry and letters for L.E.I.N verification.
- Processes State abandoned vehicle forms including sending letters to owners and filling out L.E.I.N. entry forms for vehicles.
- Processes purchase permit requests.
- Processes and tracks criminal subpoenas and notices to appear.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Supplemental Information
Supervisory Responsibilities
Working Conditions
Hybrid Work Classification : On-Site Required
Flexibility Classification : Fixed Schedule
Calhoun County's benefits package offers flexibility, choice, and value. It is an attractive component of our employees total compensation package. At Calhoun County, we know that good benefit plans are important to employees and their families. We're committed to providing employees with access to a wide range of information and tools so they can stay informed and make the most of their Calhoun County flexible benefit package.
What benefits does Calhoun County offer its full time employees?
Medical : Blue Cross / Blue Shield of Michigan with 3 Different Flexible Benefit Plan Options
Dental : 100% Employer Paid through Delta Dental
Vision : 100% Employer Paid through BCBSM Vision Services Plan (VSP)
Employee Health & Wellness Center (Premise Health) : Most Services 100% Employer Paid
Life Insurance : 100% Employer Paid for Basic Life & AD&D
Short Term Disability : 100% Employer Paid for 67% Wage Loss Benefits up to 26 Weeks
Retirement : Employer 401(k) Match Program Up to 7% of Employee Contribution
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) : 100% Employer Paid Through Bronson HelpNet
Flexible Scheduling & Telecommuting Options Depending on Position & Department
Paid Time Off :
amounts & distribution may vary slightly by union contract, policy, and / or defined work week)
Paid Holidays : 14 Paid Holidays Throughout the Year
Additional Voluntary Benefits :
Term Life Insurance (above Employer Paid Plan)
Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
Long Term Disability Wage Loss Benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Employee Wellness Program
Perks Program (discounts at local merchants for being a County employee)
Part-time Employees may elect insurance, provided the Employee pays the full cost of the premium through payroll deduction.
Salary : $17 - $22