Booking Support Officer - Civil Service

Full Job Description

To perform a variety of complex office duties relating to prisoner booking and/or property, for the Snohomish County Jail.

Requirements

STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

1. Reviews paper work from law enforcement agencies and courts for authority to book, release or transport prisoners.
2. Enters booking, release and transportation data into computerized record system; contacts criminal justice agencies as necessary to obtain further information.
3. Checks booking information with state and national computer systems to determine what warrants may be outstanding.
4. Receives and searches property from prisoners; logs, stores, retrieves and returns property; routes money and valuables to the Cashier.
5. Arranges for cleaning of contaminated clothing.
6. Notifies owners of lost and/or found property; routes unclaimed property to Sheriff's Office property room.
7. Assists in compiling daily court list.

STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES

1. Performs related clerical duties and assists in other areas as required.

Qualifications

One (1) year of clerical experience; OR, any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must be a United States citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrival (DACA) recipient as per RCW 41.14.100; High School diploma or G.E.D. certificate. Must pass job related tests.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Familiarity with the criminal justice system is preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Candidates for employment must successfully pass a criminal history background investigation, a polygraph examination and a psychological examination. A pre-employment physical examination may be required for employment. Candidates must be at least 18 years old at the time of application, no maximum age.

Additional Information

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES 
Knowledge of:

• standard office practices and procedures, including computerized data entry
• the 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 backgrounds
• obtain information from prisoners in the face of hostility and dispute
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with criminal justice system officials and staff, other county employees and the general public
• meet deadlines and cope with interruptions
• learn and be able to clearly explain applicable federal and state laws and county ordinances and established policies, procedures and practices of the Snohomish County Jail
• exercise good judgment under stressful circumstances
• operate standard office equipment 
• maintain accurate records and prepare required reports
• lift 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.