SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT
                    OPEN POSTING
		                     
JAIL PROCESSING ASSISTANT 
SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Job Number:	11-068				Job Code: P1105 

SALARY																				    GRADE
Minimum:	$2,193.00 Monthly- Salary Commensurate With Experience						   40						
																						EEOC CODE
																							   60

Open Date:  July 1, 2011									                    Close Date:  July 8, 2011 

Position Summary:
Work under general supervision to perform difficult and responsible clerical work and duties in the areas of Intake, Release and Classification; Prepares inmate's paperwork as it relates to processing into or release from the jail system and ensures the legality of commitment or release.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from high school or GED and two (2) years education, training and experience in data processing or statistical experience or a closely related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (PROOF OF EDUCATION IS REQUIRED.)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
•	Must be available to work shifts, weekends and holidays.
•	Must be able to work in a jail secured environment.
•	Must pass a criminal background check.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
•	Knowledge of laws, ordinances, rules and regulations affecting the record keeping operations of a department and skill in applying them.
•	Ability to plan, organize, and maintain an even flow of work.
•	Ability to maintain continuous mental alertness and reasoning ability.
•	Ability to spell, punctuate and use grammar correctly.
•	Ability to deal courteously with the public , co-workers and inmates and to resolve problem situations.
•	Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•	Performs intake responsibilities which includes arrest ticket check to ensure vital information is included; takes fingerprints and photographs to identify and match repeat offenders with their records and identifications.  Assigns to first time offenders a new record and identification number and booking number; prepares armband for inmate by obtaining information from documents received. 
•	Generates a verification sheet (Hit sheet) through the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS).
•	Reads and interprets criminal history checks to determine if inmates are wanted and require fugitive holds to be placed.
•	Performs a pre-assessment of inmate's physical appearance to determine if they display immediate need for medical attention.
•	Enters information into the Jail Management System ensuring all required information is entered correctly.
•	Reviews, researches and interprets received legal documents generated by courts, federal, state and local agencies and compares them to information entered into JMS to ensure matching data.
•	Retrieves approved releases and ensures inmates are called down to be released in a timely manner.  Generates a final release document through the Jail Management System (JMS).  
•	Generates a list of inmates to be distributed to required staff to ensure inmates are released to proper authorities.  Provides information to the staff assigned to the release area if time has expired.
•	Compiles all related information with the use of JMS, JSS and TOMIS and provides to assigned lead to review before the inmate is released.
•	Works with the Judicial Commission to ensure inmates are acceptable to enter into the jail system.  
•	Maintains a log of each inmate booked in JMS, denied by the commissioner, transported to MMHI and adds on tickets.
•	Communicates with Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) coordinator pertaining to criminal history checks on inmates who are housed in the facility. Communicates with post conviction agencies as necessary.
•	Prepares and maintains statistical reports which are given to the processing managers.
•	Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.

Shelby County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate 
on the basis of race, color, age, sex, national origin or handicap status 

Equal Opportunity Employer 
M/F/H/V

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE AT:  http://jobs.shelbycountytn.gov

SHELBY COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
160 N. MAIN, SUITE 901 
Hours of Operation (8 A.M.-4 P.M.)

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