Inmate Services Specialist

Job Title

The purpose of this classification is to perform specialized administrative and clerical work related to entering data for arrestees being booked into the jail, categorizing, organizing, storing, and returning inmate property, and reviewing/interpreting documentation for inmates being released from the Forsyth County Jail. 12-hour shifts, rotating days, must be able to work some weekends and overnight.

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Reviews the database or calendar for scheduled releases: interprets court paperwork dictating when releases are to occur and lengths of sentencing, bond amounts or when no bond is available; processes scheduled releases; enters release data in the record management system; makes any necessary notations. Provides information to public regarding posting bond; determines type of bond needed for an inmate's release; answers questions regarding bond conditions, forms, fees, and related issues;

collects fees and processes cash for bond fees, purge fees and other court associated monies during the release process. Processes files of inmates being released on bond; completes bond forms; reviews applicable bond conditions with inmate; gathers appropriate signatures; utilizes the Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) system to complete checks for outstanding warrants or holds for inmates prior to release;

submits files to supervisors for review. Coordinates actual release of inmates; communicates with detention center security staff; reviews and submits appropriate forms and paperwork. Processes a variety of documents associated with departmental operations; verifies completeness and accuracy of information; ensures compliance with established procedures; completes tasks within designated time; receives and reviews pre-booking forms, charging documents, warrants, transfer of custody forms or other documentation;

prints and distributes documents; maintains records as required. May communicate with inmates to obtain and verify information. Maintains assorted logs detailing daily activity, warrants, inmate activity, messages, facsimiles, and teletypes; and logs information into an automated system or records information manually into appropriate logs as appropriate. Maintains departmental file system: compiles documentation; prepares and sets up files, sorts/organizes documents, and files documents in designated order;

retrieves/replaces files; shreds/destroys confidential or obsolete documents; conducts records maintenance activities in compliance with guidelines governing record retention. Provides administrative support to assist with inmate management: contacts other units or detention center security staff to notify when inmates need to be moved to other locations or to be released. Attend meetings and in-service training as required to maintain knowledge of departmental operations, to promote improved job performance, and stay current with changing policies and procedures.

Processes mail for inmates; confiscates contraband mail and informs inmate of such; prepares contraband property for destruction; maintains security and integrity of inmate property; processes inmate property for storage; release and destruction; compiling inmate indigent packages (post cards, food items) for distribution weekly; receives and processes inmate clothing from family; catalogs and packages inmate property into a vacuum-sealed bag and places in storage;

releases inmate property to family member or friend with…