BOOKING CLERK

Location: Blackhawk

Salary : $54,849.60 - $73,257.60 Annually
Location : Black Hawk County Sheriff, IA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Sheriff
Opening Date: 06/04/2026
Closing Date: 6/30/2026 11:59 PM Central
Bargaining Unit: Unit 5

Description

Under general supervision, processes and files paperwork which accompanies the incarceration or release of arrestees in the County jail facility; processes bail bonds and fines; and performs related work and other duties as assigned.
Essential Duties

• Must be capable of regular and predictable attendance at a specified location in order to perform assigned tasks.
• Booking Procedures & Responsibilities:
  • Gathers arrest and booking documentation, fingerprints, and mug shots.
  • Processes incoming inmates and arrestee.
    • Receives inmate and arrestee property, and stores property in secure storage.
    • Properly books arrestee into the jail by arrest citation and complaint, court order, warrant of arrest or other suitable documentation.
    • Maintains custody and control of inmate's cash accounts.
    • Completes Inmates Status Screen, Phone Records, Bond Information and other booking information, obtains signatures, as required.
  • Enters information into Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS).
  • Obtain medical history data during intakes, as required by law.
    • Alert Intake Officers of medical emergencies, injuries, claims by new arrestee, suicidal tendencies, or other pertinent information.
  • Prepares inmate files, inserts booking records, and other documentation.
• Initial Appearance Responsibilities:
  • Gathers and assembles arrest documentation for presentation to the courts.
  • Assists Intake Officers in preparing arrestee for initial appearance.
  • Process inmates assigned to housing units following initial appearance, complete booking process.
• Release of Inmate Responsibilities:
  • Release inmates and arrestees from jail upon receipt of authorizing documentation, and proper identification.
  • Return inmates property upon release or transfer to other agency or institution, obtains signatures, as required.
  • Gathers release documentation; prepares for transfer of inmates files to Records Division.
• Non-Scheduled Duties:
  • Provides and maintains order in intake area.
  • May be required to assist sworn staff in conducting searches of "same sex" arrestee.
  • Directs arrestee to holding cells or group waiting area.
  • Advises arrestee of expectations, behaviors, and standards during processing.
  • Observes and oversees arrestees and inmates in intake area
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and two years clerical experience which includes direct public contact and experience in data entry training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to acquire and maintain certification on the NCIC/CJIS criminal history information system is a condition of continued employment. Failure to obtain certification within six (6) months of hire date and successfully re-certify every two (2) years shall be grounds for termination.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Previous experience in a jail or correctional facility preferred.
• Must be able to establish and maintain good working relationships with fellow co-workers and management.
• Must be proficient in computer software applications.

Supplemental Information

The work environment and the physical demand characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Refer to the "Essential and Marginal Function Analysis" statement for a complete description of essential functions and functional requirements.

• Position requires frequent interaction with inmates and arrestees which may be very stressful at times.
• Position requires frequent use of hands, fingers, arms.
• Position requires close vision for frequent data entry.

Black Hawk County provides a competitive benefit package to support health and well-being, and work/life balance:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS)
• Paid vacation days
• 11 Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Worker's Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending for Medical Reimbursement and Dependent Care
• Deferred Compensation Plan

For more information go to:
01

Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02

Have you ever worked in a position that required direct contact with the public?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have previous experience in a jail or correctional facility?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you proficient in any of the following Microsoft software or applications?

• Outlook
• Word
• Power Point
• Access
• None

Required Question