Detention Support Specialist

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Jail Commander, the Detention Support Specialist is responsible for assisting Detention Officers in the booking and releasing of inmates.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for preparing demands for payment as needed
• Inputting/keeping detailed spreadsheets on contracted inmate stays for billing purposes
• Requires initiative and independent judgment; will also perform related work, as required
• Issuing monthly invoices to all facilities in contractual agreements for inmate housing and transport
• Tracking and charging daily inmate’s meals
• Checking and approving inmate mail and emails
• Verifying and implementing inmate indigent packs
• Covering booking and assisting with booking and release procedures for inmates
• Covering front desk and assisting as needed
• Covering civil department and receiving/processing civil paperwork as needed
• Covering records and assisting with getting approved reports forwarded over to the County Attorney’s Office in a timely manner as needed
• Additional duties assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate
• Two (2) years of secretarial or accounting experience
• Valid Arizona Driver License within three (3) months of hire

Required Knowledge, Skill & Ability:

• Use of computer
• One (1) year of finance or business accounting experience or the use of Visions software
• Knowledge of modern office practices, computers and office equipment
• Legal terms
• Telephone and communication skills
• Follow verbal and written instructions accurately
• Reliable, responsible and capable of working with minimal supervision

To Apply

To be considered for the Detention Support Specialist position, submit a resume, completed application, and LPCSO Supplemental Background Form. All forms can be found on the LaPaz.gov/Jobs posting at https://shorturl.at/KyNcG

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.61 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18