Booking Support Officer - Civil Service

Snohomish County

  • Everett, WA
  • $58,497-71,122 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
DescriptionTo perform a variety of complex office duties relating to prisoner booking and/or property, for the Snohomish County Jail.Job DutiesSTATEMENT 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.Minimum QualificationsOne (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 InformationKNOWLEDGE 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.Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week.
Visit to learn more about the following benefits.County Benefits
  • Medical Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Retirement
  • Basic Group Term Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  • Long Term Disability (LTD)
  • Commuting Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Partners for Health Employee Wellness Program
  • Leave & Holidays
Voluntary Benefits
  • Deferred Compensation 457(b)
  • Supplemental Group Term Life Insurance
  • Additional Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Supplemental Individual Insurance Policies
Healthcare Premiums
  • Regular full-time employees: If you work 35 or more hours per week, you will pay these
for medical insurance. The County pays the for vision, dental, and basic life insurance. * Regular part-time employees: If you work between 20 and 34 hours per week, you will pay
for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. The County's contribution toward the premium for an employee in a regular part-time appointment will be pro-rated in an amount equal to the F.T.E. percentage the employee is assigned. Note: Temporary employees, seasonal employees and paid interns may be eligible for medical insurance benefits. Review the County's to learn more.

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