Corrections Clerk

Description2nd Shift 3 : 00PM - 11 : 30PMESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Obtains information from participants, prepares and processes forms, and maintains computer and manual records to enroll, monitor and release participants from alternative sentencing programsExamples of DutiesUNDER GENERAL SUPERVISIONPrepares, processes and files computer and manual records and documents to enroll, monitor or release participants from alternative sentencing programsConducts interviews with participants to explain alternative sentencing program guidelines.

Instructs participants in the proper use and installation of electronic monitoring equipment, determines a schedule of permitted activities, collects fees, and discusses and implements court ordered alternative sentencing program restrictions.

Records schedule changes requested by participants, and receives and files verification forms documenting participants' appointmentsEnters data into computer concerning participant demographics, approved schedule of activities, assigned electronic monitoring equipment, monitoring time period, fees, and release;

and assigns officer to conduct home visitsOperates computer monitoring system to monitor participants' activities, interprets computer messages generated by the automatic computer phone dialing system to participant's home, and prepares violation notices when the participant fails to respond.

Contacts participants at home to monitor their activity, to explain the installation and operation of electronic monitoring equipment, to correct equipment malfunctions, and to notify them of court appearances and their release from the programCleans and inventories electronic monitoring equipment, makes minor repairs to equipment, and contacts vendors for major repairsAccesses and searches computer records to display or report data or to respond to inquiries for information contained within the data base, and to provide information to district court personnel and law enforcement agenciesOperates two-way radio to provide information concerning the status of participants to officers in the field and other law enforcement agenciesPerforms related workMinimum RequirementsHigh school diploma or the equivalentWORK EXPERIENCEOne year of customer service, cash register, bank teller, computer data entry, bookkeeping or clerical experienceEQUIVALENCYAn equivalent combination of education and experience may be substitutedOTHER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSMust not have been convicted of a felonyMisdemeanor convictions will be considered on an individual basisMust submit to a pre-employment polygraph testMust pass an annual tuberculin testSPECIAL REQUIREMENTSApplicants and employees in positions which perform job duties that may require contact with offenders in the custody or supervision of the Department of Juvenile Justice or with youth in the care, custody or supervision of Youth Developmentmust meet qualifications pursuant to the federal Prison Rape Elimination Act, 28 CFR 115.

17 and 115.317, to include periodic post-employment criminal background checksPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONSMeets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work