What are the responsibilities and job description for the Booking Clerk position at Laramie County, WY?
Salary : $21.57 - $25.37 Hourly
Location : Governmental Complex Downtown, Cheyenne
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 2025-00018
Department : Sheriff's Department
Opening Date : 02 / 04 / 2025
Hiring Range : $21.57-$25.37
Full Salary Range : $21.57-$29.18
Summary
Under general supervision, performs a variety of administrative duties related to the
processing and disposition of inmates and inmate records; participates in the booking and release of inmates, and monitors security in the Detention Facility.
Essential Job Functions
Essential function, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include
the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)
- Monitors safety and security of the staff, inmates, visitors and facility; operates door release panel, and monitors security cameras.
- Participates in booking and identifying new inmates; verifies information on booking forms; obtains signatures; oversees telephone usage; obtains photographs; processes property and money for safekeeping; types information on standard forms and inputs data into computer system.
- Creates, updates and maintains criminal records files; researches files and computer databases.
- Reviews and verifies court reports and legal documents, and processes according to policy and procedures; updates automated and manual inmate records and tracking systems.
- Receives records requests, and sends information to law enforcement officers, courts, and other agencies and jurisdictions.
- Checks local and state warrants, and collects and distributes related paperwork according to policies and procedures.
- Monitors court calendars, schedules court appearances and enters data into computer system.
- Reviews and processes inmate paperwork and computer files to assist with their release from facility.
- Answers incoming phone calls; assists callers with rules & regulations, government forms and other documents; provides information and assistance within designated scope of authority.
- Provides a wide range of clerical support and administrative duties.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications :
High school diploma or GED equivalent, AND two (2) year's clerical and computer experience; OR equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Must pass a thorough background investigation, and obtain Notary Public and NCIC (Limited Use) certification within six months of hire.
Laramie County provides a competitive benefits package. For a detailed summary of the benefits provided please click the link below to access our benefit page.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony charge of theft?
Have you illegally used Steroids in the last six years?
As an adult starting at the age of 18, did you ever use Heroin or Methamphetamines?
Have you ever been involved in the cultivation, sale, manufacture, or distribution of any illegal drug including marijuana?
Have you ever used any illegal drug while employed in any law enforcement agency?
Have you misused prescription drugs, used inhalants, solvents or aerosols in the last three years?
Have you taken any illegal drug not listed above in the last ten years?
Have you been convicted for DWI or DUI in the last three years?
As an adult, starting at the age of 18, have you ever sold any illegal drugs outside of a Law Enforcement capacity?
Have you omitted, misstated, or falsely stated any information in writing, or orally to the Personnel Officer during the course of the application process?
Have you ever been convicted, entered a guilty plea or been given probation before judgment for any assault that occurred in a domestic setting?
Are you a United States Citizen or legally permitted to work in the U.S.?
Are you willing and able to work shift work, including weekends and holidays?
Have you ever been arrested or convicted of a Misdemeanor offense?
Have you ever been convicted for an offense that was the result of a Domestic Violence arrest?
Have you ever been convicted for Domestic Violence in a court of law?
Has your drivers' license been suspended within the last year?
Have you had three or more moving violations in the last three years?
Have you been convicted of Driving Under Suspension in the last three years?
Due to the legalization of marijuana in several states prior marijuana use will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Please describe below your use of marijuana including where it was used, the last date of use and a description of frequency.
I am aware that refusal to a medical examination, psychological examination, polygraph and urinalysis is grounds for disqualification from the process.
Have you worked with us before? If so where?
Have you ever been arrested for Domestic Violence ?
Do you have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent ?
Do you understand you must pass a thorough background investigation, and successfully complete a minimum of 280 hours of operational training; may be required to successfully complete a polygraph, psychological, and physical or stress test prior to appointment.
Required Question
Salary : $22 - $29