Corrections Clerk
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Administrative/Clerical
Clerical, Government Administration
Union Affiliation:
Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Deputies Association (KCSDA), an affiliate of the Police Officers Association of Michigan (POAM)
This position provides clerical support within the Kalamazoo County Jail, a 24-hour, physically secure criminal justice facility. Duties include but are not limited to data entry and processing, access to, scheduling, interdepartmental communication, intra-agency communication, communications with the public, phone correspondence, property collection, inventory, camera monitoring, inmate correspondence, building access control, emergency communications, and court document interpretation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES- Process the intake and release of residents into and out of the Kalamazoo County Jail .
- Inventory property of residents and accurately document all belongings.
- Schedule meetings with interdisciplinary partners; law enforcement agencies, courts, parole & probation, and mental health providers.
- Monitor audio visual systems to ensure security and safety , and effective communication with staff, visitors, and residents.
- Answer incoming calls, provide information, or direct callers to appropriate personnel.
- Maintain and update various records and information systems.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or equivalency. Two (2) additional years of college coursework is desired.
- Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in criminal justice, law enforcement, or the legal field.
- Previous experience in customer service and, or data entry is preferred.
- Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
An individual with any of the following is ineligible for consideration for employment: A felony conviction, pending felony or misdemeanor charge, domestic violence conviction, or any outstanding warrant.
The County offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:
- Employer-funded defined contribution retirement plan
To view the collective bargaining agreement, visit https://www.kalcounty.gov/375/Sheriffs-Office and click on Current Contract under Deputies Association.
VETERANS are encouraged to apply:
Please provide your joint services transcript with your application.
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