What are the responsibilities and job description for the Booking Support Officer (Booking Assistant) - Civil Service position at Snohomish County?
JOB
**This position is staffed 24 hours a day 7 days a week, including holidays. This position may be required to work swing shift, graveyard shift and weekend work**To perform a variety of complex office duties relating to prisoner booking and/or property, for the Snohomish County Jail.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES Reviews paper work from law enforcement agencies and courts for authority to book, release or transport prisoners.Enters booking, release and transportation data into computerized record system; contacts criminal justice agencies as necessary to obtain further information.Checks booking information with state and national computer systems to determine what warrants may be outstanding.Receives and searches property from prisoners; logs, stores, retrieves and returns property; routes money and valuables to the Cashier.Arranges for cleaning of contaminated clothing.Notifies owners of lost and/or found property; routes unclaimed property to Sheriff's Office property room.Assists in compiling daily court list.STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES Performs related clerical duties and assists in other areas as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: standard office practices and procedures, including computerized data entrythe rules of grammar, spelling, punctuation and word usage Ability to: communicate effectively with people of all ages and from a variety of cultural, economic and ethnic backgroundsobtain information from prisoners in the face of hostility and disputeestablish and maintain effective working relationships with criminal justice system officials and staff, other county employees and the general publicmeet deadlines and cope with interruptionslearn and be able to clearly explain applicable federal and state laws and county ordinances and established policies, procedures and practices of the Snohomish County Jailexercise good judgment under stressful circumstancesoperate standard office equipmentmaintain accurate records and prepare required reportslift and carry items weighing 10-45 pounds SUPERVISION Employees receive general supervision from a supervisor or an administrative superior as assigned. Assignments are made indicating generally what is to be done, the quantity of work expected and any deadlines which are to be met. Employees carry out recurring assignments on their own initiative and receive additional, specific instructions for new or unusual assignments. Work may be checked to ensure timely completion and accuracy. WORKING CONDITIONS The work is performed in a maximum security detention facility. Employees are required to work various shift assignments including weekends, nights and holidays as required. Requires ability to reach above shoulder height with items weighing 10-45 when working property. May be required to sit, stand and/or walk for prolonged periods at a time. Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.EEO policy and ADA notice
**This position is staffed 24 hours a day 7 days a week, including holidays. This position may be required to work swing shift, graveyard shift and weekend work**To perform a variety of complex office duties relating to prisoner booking and/or property, for the Snohomish County Jail.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES Reviews paper work from law enforcement agencies and courts for authority to book, release or transport prisoners.Enters booking, release and transportation data into computerized record system; contacts criminal justice agencies as necessary to obtain further information.Checks booking information with state and national computer systems to determine what warrants may be outstanding.Receives and searches property from prisoners; logs, stores, retrieves and returns property; routes money and valuables to the Cashier.Arranges for cleaning of contaminated clothing.Notifies owners of lost and/or found property; routes unclaimed property to Sheriff's Office property room.Assists in compiling daily court list.STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES Performs related clerical duties and assists in other areas as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: standard office practices and procedures, including computerized data entrythe rules of grammar, spelling, punctuation and word usage Ability to: communicate effectively with people of all ages and from a variety of cultural, economic and ethnic backgroundsobtain information from prisoners in the face of hostility and disputeestablish and maintain effective working relationships with criminal justice system officials and staff, other county employees and the general publicmeet deadlines and cope with interruptionslearn and be able to clearly explain applicable federal and state laws and county ordinances and established policies, procedures and practices of the Snohomish County Jailexercise good judgment under stressful circumstancesoperate standard office equipmentmaintain accurate records and prepare required reportslift and carry items weighing 10-45 pounds SUPERVISION Employees receive general supervision from a supervisor or an administrative superior as assigned. Assignments are made indicating generally what is to be done, the quantity of work expected and any deadlines which are to be met. Employees carry out recurring assignments on their own initiative and receive additional, specific instructions for new or unusual assignments. Work may be checked to ensure timely completion and accuracy. WORKING CONDITIONS The work is performed in a maximum security detention facility. Employees are required to work various shift assignments including weekends, nights and holidays as required. Requires ability to reach above shoulder height with items weighing 10-45 when working property. May be required to sit, stand and/or walk for prolonged periods at a time. Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.EEO policy and ADA notice
