Duty Officer; Clerical

About the Role

Performs a wide range of administrative, bookkeeping, operational, and security functions in support of correctional facility operations. Key responsibilities include maintaining accurate inmate records; processing legal documents and court orders; handling inmate funds and financial transactions; providing customer service; and ensuring adherence to legal and procedural standards.

• Processes inmate funds, bond payments, and work release fees; issues checks or vouchers for inmate release; balances and reconciles accounts, cash, and receipts; generates reports and statistics.
• Maintains inmate files, logs, and records.
• Responds to inquiries from the public, attorneys, law enforcement, and other agencies in person and via phone.
• Processes and verifies court orders, warrants, complaints, and legal documents through various systems; sets court appearances.
• Enforces facility access procedures, screens, documents, and monitors visitor entry; supports facility safety through alert communications; accepts and reviews incoming materials, property, documents, and monies into the facility.
• Determines release of inmates according to court orders; conducts warrant checks for visitors and inmates to be released.
• Provides general administrative assistance to deputies and command staff; schedules appointments and maintains daily records.
• Operates a variety of computerized records and communications systems.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of administrative support or bookkeeping experience required.
• Legal or law enforcement experience preferred.

• Competitive wages with annual pay increases & annual cost of living increase (depending on budget)
• Medical, dental, vision, short & long term disability, and supplemental life insurance
• Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension Plan (IPERS)
• Wellness program offering credit on insurance premiums to eligible employees
• Free on-site fitness centers
• 100% County paid basic life insurance
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Training & professional development opportunities

Hourly Wage: $24.71

Work Schedule: Sunday to Thursday (Friday/Saturday off), 12:00–8:00 a.m.