Inmate Visitation Specialist; Corrections

Job Title

Works under general supervision to assist the inmates and the visitors with video and contact visitation in accordance with the Shelby County Division of Corrections' policies.

Pay Grade: 43

Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education

• Three (3) years of experience in appropriate clerical, bookkeeping, data processing or statistical work; AND
• High school diploma or possess a GED.
• PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

• Prepares and processes all visitation applications and required documentation.
• Updates the supervisors of any violations to existing policies, procedures, rules and regulations by inmates and/or visitors.
• Monitors scheduled hearings to ensure compliance with established polices.
• Monitor scheduled visitations to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Keeps log books, prepares and maintains standard records and reports.
• Monitors safety practices by following SCDC policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as required or directed.

• Knowledge of modern corrections principles and practices and their application.
• Knowledge of the policies and procedures and regulations of the Division of Corrections.
• Knowledge of inmate conduct rules.
• Ability to write meaningful reports.
• Ability to research and interpret policies and rules relating to the inmate video visitation process.

• Must pass a TB screen and drug examination.
• Must be on call and available for various shifts and weekend work.
• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts.

This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work employees perform within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required by the employee assigned to the position.

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

All employees hired after September 1, 1986, must be residents of Shelby County and shall continue to reside in the County as a condition of their employment. The residency requirement shall not apply to certain public safety/civil service employees. This means exemption from this policy is in effect for the following departments and positions: (1) Sheriff Deputy Patrol Officers, Deputy Jailers and Dispatchers, employed by the Sheriff Department, (2) Correction Officers employed by the Division of Corrections, (3) Firefighters, Paramedics and Dispatchers employed by the Shelby County Fire Department.

The residency exemption for public safety/civil service employees does not include Appointed positions with Sheriff's Office, Division of Corrections or the Fire Department.