Sheriff's Corrections Assistant Trainee

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Indio, CA - USA

profile Yearly Salary: $ 41793 - 54702
Posted on: 3 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ABOUT THE POSITION


The Riverside County Sheriffs Office seeks to fill a Sheriffs Corrections Assistant Traineeposition at the John J. Benoit Detention Center in Indio.

The Sheriffs Corrections Assistant Trainee is the entry-level classification within the Sheriffs Corrections Assistant series assigned to the jail Business Office and reports to a supervisory or manager level position. The incumbent will work in a training capacity performing the more routine specialized clerical duties and under the immediate supervision of a Supervising Sheriffs Corrections Assistant or a correctional or sworn sergeant learn the more complex and difficult specialized tasks. The incumbent will be required to work rotating shifts (12 hours) weekends nights holidays irregular hours and may be required to work overtime.



Who may apply
This position is open tocurrent County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of the Sheriffs Office may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.



EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Receive and process court documents and interpret court proceedings to determine which inmates are to be released or detained; ensure inmates are sent to the correct court on the proper date and time.

Process the Business Office portion of inmate booking and input charges into the Jail Information Management System (JIMS); run queries through the California Law Enforcement Tracking System (CLETS) and National Crime Information Center (NCIC) computer automated criminal information tracking systems; review booking charges for accuracy and apply bail schedule and rules to determine if charge(s) are eligible for bail.

Verify court information in an inmates booking file and apply appropriate rules/ regulations to compute the inmates sentence(s) to determine proper discharge date.

Receive cash or Postal Money Orders for inmates and credit proper inmate accounts; reconcile daily receipts and register transactions.

Prepare documents and update files within JIMS for those inmates being transferred to other federal state or local agencies; may coordinate with appropriate agency liaison for the transfer of inmate(s) to their facility.

Prepare daily court calendar to ensure that inmates are transported to the proper courtroom and appear on the correct court schedule.

Review accounts for Probable Cause Forms in all new inmate-booking files; send Probable Cause Statements to the appropriate court and judge and monitor their decision to determine the appropriate action for the inmates.

Calculate appropriate bail amounts by applying penal codes and bail table rules/regulations; answer telephone inquiries from bail bond agents and the public regarding bail and release information.

Perform other clerical tasks including filing faxing routing telephone calls to appropriate staff and operating a variety of office equipment.

Order supplies and equipment by monitoring inventory levels and prepare proper paperwork.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:Graduation from high school possession of a certificate of proficiency issued by the California State Board of Education or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. examination.

Experience: One year of clerical experience. (Completion of 18 semester or 27 quarter units from an accredited college or university in secretarial sciences office practices business administration or a closely related field to the assignment OR completion of 260 hours of training from a recognized occupation training program in secretarial science business education or a closely related field to the assignment may be substituted for the required experience.)

Knowledge of: Modern office procedures; correct English usage including spelling grammar and punctuation.

Ability to: Perform general clerical work; learn complex computerized criminal information software; learn the procedures and details of legal documents pertaining to criminal records/warrants in a correctional facility; establish effective working relationships with others and communicate tactfully and courteously with the public and peers; accurately perform basic arithmetic computations; follow oral and written directions; process specialized Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) documents; learn all applicable law enforcement related codes rules regulations and laws; meet department production and accuracy standards.

**Proof of education must be uploaded with application**

Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application.

Other Requirements:

License:Possession of a valid California Drivers License.

Physical requirements:Primarily working in an office setting but depending on the assignment some light travel to various locations.

Sheriffs Corrections Assistants are required to work rotating shifts weekends nights holidays irregular hours and may be required to work overtime.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION


For more information regarding the position please contact the recruiter Joe Olivaresat or via email at



APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans Veterans Preference Policy C-3 is available here: Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at:
of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).

Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs including H1-B visas and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process examinations Veterans preference pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions please refer to our web site .

If you are experiencing technical problems you may contact the applicant support desk Monday through Friday 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at or toll-free 1-.


Required Experience:

Intern

ABOUT THE POSITIONThe Riverside County Sheriffs Office seeks to fill a Sheriffs Corrections Assistant Traineeposition at the John J. Benoit Detention Center in Indio.The Sheriffs Corrections Assistant Trainee is the entry-level classification within the Sheriffs Corrections Assistant series assigned...
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