Jail Records Clerk

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Testing is required for this position. We must receive your test results by the posting deadline for you to be considered for this position. Testing is conducted by the Idaho Department of Labor Magic Valley Office. Their hours are Monday Friday from 8 a.m. 5 p.m. To receive the testing links; call email or visit the Department of Labor Magic Valley Office at 458 Parkview Loop Twin Falls ID 83301.

Please note: If you took tests through the Department of Labor for a company other than Twin Falls County your tests scores are not automatically sent to us and you will need to mail email or fax them to our officebeforethe posting deadline to be considered for this position.

Performs a variety of duties and activities related to maintaining and updating accurate records for the jail facility.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responds to all incoming calls requiring action and recording important information.
• Maintains inmate file folders.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail.
• Process Health and Welfare requests (Child support).
• Process requests for Public Records.
• Separate fingerprint cards for outside agencies.
• Perform other duties and activities as directed by superior authority.
• Respond to and serve the public with courteous good will
• Data entry
• Distribute paperwork to Prosecutors Office Courts State

• Perform other related duties as required by Sheriff Support Services Lieutenant and Records Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English verbal and written
• Sitting for extended periods of time with intermittent moving in an office environment
• Vision (ability to read small print and decipher handwriting)/Hearing (ability to transcribe via headphones/communicate via telephone and in person). Employee may be subject to vision/hearing exam.
• Manual dexterity to perform office functions (e.g. typing filing operating office machines 10key etc.)
• Repetitive motion (typing) required
• Knowledge of computers and software
• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment
• Typing skills (30 WPM). Employee may be subject to typing proficiency test.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Public relation skills
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to perform essential duties efficiently and accurately with little or no supervision

• Standing walking stooping kneeling crouching reaching and lifting ( minimum 25 pounds)

• Dependability-the ability to fulfill obligation even if it means unexpected sacrifice
• Responsibility-knowing and doing what is expected
• Initiative-recognizing and doing that which is expected without being instructed
• Punctuality-being ready to begin each task at the appointed time
• Self Control-rejecting wrong desires and doing what is right in all areas
• Truthfulness-earning future trust by accurately reporting past and present facts
• Thoroughness-knowing what factors will diminish the effectiveness of the job if neglected
• Ethical-conforms to accepted standards of conduct