SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT
                    CLOSED PROMOTIONAL POSTING
		                     FOR CURRENT SHELBY COUNTY PERMANENT OR DURATIONAL EMPLOYEES

JAIL PROCESSING SPECIALIST 
SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Job Number:	11-350				Job Code: C6503 

SALARY																				   GRADE
Minimum:	$2,523.00 Monthly																 43						
																						EEOC CODE
 																							 20

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

Position Summary:
Performs moderately difficult specialized technical / clerical as lead person in the areas of Classification/Special Management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from accredited college with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Sociology or closely related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (PROOF EDUCATION IS REQUIRED.)

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
•	Knowledge of the methods and techniques of assessing and interpreting court documents.
•	Knowledge of legal methodology and processing cases.
•	Ability to write reports.
•	Ability to work with various support agencies in exchange for information and data.
•	Possess good public relation skills with clients, co-workers and inmates.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•	Reviews, analyzes and interprets documents regarding the classification and housing of inmates.
•	Assesses and groups inmates for the purpose of designating security and custody levels.
•	Designates inmates for the appropriate housing placement within the jail facility.
•	Collects and enters data, such as work history, school, and criminal background, habits, and version of crime committed and works to ensure accuracy and completeness.
•	Analyzes prisoner's social attitude, mental capacity, and physical capabilities and makes decision based on data obtained in order to assign them to the appropriate incarcerated level.
•	Coordinates functions within the release area of the Shelby County Sheriff's Office Jail Division.
•	Reviews and processes documents generated by federal, state and local agencies pertaining to inmates detained in the Shelby County Jail.
•	Researches, analyzes and interprets legal documents as it pertains to inmate sentencing.
•	Compiles related information and makes recommendations in accordance with established guidelines as to the status of inmates.
•	Analyzes and interprets computer data that is generated from a variety of computer systems such as (JMS) Jail Management System, (JSS) Justice Support System, (TOMIS) Tennessee Offenders Information System and (NCIC) National Crime Information Center.
•	Prepares daily and weekly reports for court monitors.
•	Makes follow-up calls to Court Clerks Office, Attorney General Office, Department of Corrections and Other federal, state and local agencies when dealing with discrepancies on sentencing orders and/or releases.
•	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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