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Job Posting: Corrections Clerk
Manatee County Sheriff's Office $38,230.40 - $59,259.20 Annually FL 34221, FL Full-time Job Number 25-90001 Bureau: CORRECTIONS Opening Date: 01/06/2025 General Description of Duties
Performs a variety of clerical duties relating to the booking in and the releasing of inmates; maintains inmate files and records including court documents, release records and criminal and institutional history records. Receives, reviews, and ensures accurate completion of paperwork associated with an inmate being booked into jail. Accesses files and gathers information from various agencies; receives, screens, and directs telephone calls and responds to or directs questions from the public; receives incoming inmate funds or bail, and updates records and issues receipts. Reviews inmate charges and status relative to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Sex Offender Registry and other laws and/or programs; completes applicable paperwork and provides appropriate notification to involved agencies or parties. Facilitates the release process; updates computer records after ensuring payment of bond corresponds with what has been set by the court; runs warrants to ensure no other charges are pending; and confirms that inmate property and funds have been returned. Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Ability to accurately enter and/or retrieve information from various computer systems and/or programs in a timely manner. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to prioritize work. Ability to perform other clerical duties such as filing, answering the phone and/or compiling correspondence. Skill in the use of office equipment including computers and various software applications. Physical Abilities: Required to speak and hear clearly. Often required to sit and use hands and fingers, to handle or feel. Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb stairs or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Requires close vision. Tasks and Policies
Provides information, assistance, and services to the general public, employees, and others in person, by telephone or by other forms of communication. Prepares and maintains written correspondence as required. Performs routine computer-related duties including data entry and retrieval. Performs routine clerical, scanning and filing duties. Maintains records, libraries, and office files. Retrieves and delivers information, documents, supplies, or parts from vendors and/or MCSO. Successfully completes all assignments to specifications, within specified timeframe and budget as directed and in accordance with agency policies and regulations. Performs other related duties as assigned. Policy: Arrives on time for work, limits breaks and lunches to allotted time, and leaves on time. Uses leave in accordance with General Orders; Communicates and cooperates with management in providing proper notice of leave; patterns and amounts of leave usage (not including legitimate, properly scheduled and approved leave and protected leave). Volume of work accomplished is consistent with position requirements and produced within quality tolerance standards. Works with other team members to achieve group goals by contributing ideas in group settings, accepting ideas contributed by others, operating within team rules, participating in team meetings, working with team members to improve job knowledge and skills, putting team goals over personal goals, and supporting team leaders once decisions are made. Follows standard office procedures, safety policies and procedures and agency General Orders. Maintains good interpersonal relations (the manner in which the employee responds emotionally and verbally) with the public, other employees, and supervisors. This policy also relates to the image the employee projects and includes cleanliness and personal grooming. Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. Passing score of 85% or higher on data entry exam. Valid Florida drivers license. Equal Opportunity Employer: The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees that fosters, maintains and promotes equal employment opportunity for all without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, political affiliation, veteran's status, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, to include transgender status, disability or status in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. Benefits
Excellent State Retirement Uniforms for Specific Civilian Personnel 12 Holidays Per Year (includes employees birthday) Excellent Vacation Plan - Start accruing two weeks of vacation time earned by the end of your first year Sick Leave - 12 days per year, accrued by pay period Life Insurance - Equals annual base salary Health Insurance (optional) Dental (optional) Take-Home Vehicle for Specific Civilian Personnel Career Service - After one year of satisfactory continuous service Deferred Compensation Plan (optional) Direct Payroll Deposit (any banking institution) Disability Insurance (long-term disability) College Tuition Reimbursement Program Extensive Wellness Program
Manatee County Sheriff's Office $38,230.40 - $59,259.20 Annually FL 34221, FL Full-time Job Number 25-90001 Bureau: CORRECTIONS Opening Date: 01/06/2025 General Description of Duties
Performs a variety of clerical duties relating to the booking in and the releasing of inmates; maintains inmate files and records including court documents, release records and criminal and institutional history records. Receives, reviews, and ensures accurate completion of paperwork associated with an inmate being booked into jail. Accesses files and gathers information from various agencies; receives, screens, and directs telephone calls and responds to or directs questions from the public; receives incoming inmate funds or bail, and updates records and issues receipts. Reviews inmate charges and status relative to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Sex Offender Registry and other laws and/or programs; completes applicable paperwork and provides appropriate notification to involved agencies or parties. Facilitates the release process; updates computer records after ensuring payment of bond corresponds with what has been set by the court; runs warrants to ensure no other charges are pending; and confirms that inmate property and funds have been returned. Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Ability to accurately enter and/or retrieve information from various computer systems and/or programs in a timely manner. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to prioritize work. Ability to perform other clerical duties such as filing, answering the phone and/or compiling correspondence. Skill in the use of office equipment including computers and various software applications. Physical Abilities: Required to speak and hear clearly. Often required to sit and use hands and fingers, to handle or feel. Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb stairs or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Requires close vision. Tasks and Policies
Provides information, assistance, and services to the general public, employees, and others in person, by telephone or by other forms of communication. Prepares and maintains written correspondence as required. Performs routine computer-related duties including data entry and retrieval. Performs routine clerical, scanning and filing duties. Maintains records, libraries, and office files. Retrieves and delivers information, documents, supplies, or parts from vendors and/or MCSO. Successfully completes all assignments to specifications, within specified timeframe and budget as directed and in accordance with agency policies and regulations. Performs other related duties as assigned. Policy: Arrives on time for work, limits breaks and lunches to allotted time, and leaves on time. Uses leave in accordance with General Orders; Communicates and cooperates with management in providing proper notice of leave; patterns and amounts of leave usage (not including legitimate, properly scheduled and approved leave and protected leave). Volume of work accomplished is consistent with position requirements and produced within quality tolerance standards. Works with other team members to achieve group goals by contributing ideas in group settings, accepting ideas contributed by others, operating within team rules, participating in team meetings, working with team members to improve job knowledge and skills, putting team goals over personal goals, and supporting team leaders once decisions are made. Follows standard office procedures, safety policies and procedures and agency General Orders. Maintains good interpersonal relations (the manner in which the employee responds emotionally and verbally) with the public, other employees, and supervisors. This policy also relates to the image the employee projects and includes cleanliness and personal grooming. Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. Passing score of 85% or higher on data entry exam. Valid Florida drivers license. Equal Opportunity Employer: The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees that fosters, maintains and promotes equal employment opportunity for all without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, political affiliation, veteran's status, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, to include transgender status, disability or status in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. Benefits
Excellent State Retirement Uniforms for Specific Civilian Personnel 12 Holidays Per Year (includes employees birthday) Excellent Vacation Plan - Start accruing two weeks of vacation time earned by the end of your first year Sick Leave - 12 days per year, accrued by pay period Life Insurance - Equals annual base salary Health Insurance (optional) Dental (optional) Take-Home Vehicle for Specific Civilian Personnel Career Service - After one year of satisfactory continuous service Deferred Compensation Plan (optional) Direct Payroll Deposit (any banking institution) Disability Insurance (long-term disability) College Tuition Reimbursement Program Extensive Wellness Program