Booking Officer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain control over the admission, classification, and release of detainees; review and verify booking and release documentation, including inmate identity at release Coordinate and schedule detainees/offenders for intake, diagnostic processing, and release Conduct fact-finding interviews; fingerprint and photograph detainees; prepare required forms, reports, and correspondence Develop, coordinate, and maintain accurate recordkeeping and filing systems Ensure proper classification of inmates for housing assignments Conduct detainee counts, monitor movements, maintain daily logs, and respond to emergencies Initiate or participate in disciplinary actions and prepare incident reports as needed Assist law enforcement agencies, courts, attorneys, probation/parole, medical staff, and the public Answer phones and respond to inquiries in a professional and courteous manner Provide orientation to new detainees regarding facility rules, classification procedures, and regulations Inventory, tag, and document inmate property in accordance with facility procedures Maintain an organized property room and accurate inventory logs Ensure all inmate property is properly recorded in the Jail Management System (JMS) Inventory, log, and securely store detainee valuables (including currency, phones, jewelry, and other high-value items) in designated secure areas Perform additional duties as assigned to support facility operations

Required Knowledge Skills/Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required Valid driver's license Experience in correctional setting is highly desirable Pay $19.46