Inmate Release Specialist - SIMS

## Inmate Release Specialist - SIMSApplylocations:
201 S 4th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
July 14, 2026 (3 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR24580
** Posting Date
** 07/10/26
** Final date to receive applications
** 07/13/26
** Pay Range
** MIN - MID - MAX  $20.25 - $26.38 - $32.50
** Job Type
** Unclassified
* * Department
* * Sheriff
* * About the Position
** Are you looking for a position that will take advantage of your attention to detail and knack for precision?

The SIMS Inmate Release Specialist provides highly responsible and specialized legal, clerical, and customer service support. The position includes varying shifts, extended sitting, direct interaction with customers addressing their needs and enhancing the customer experience, inputting data into the software database with meticulous accuracy and quality review.

Under general supervision, this position performs work related to an inmate’s progress through the judicial system while in the custody of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). The tasks are in the areas of judicial documents, court appearance scheduling, bonds and fines, inmate release processes, and other areas. This involves reviewing and interpreting a variety of legal documents of moderate complexity, liaising with various courts, other MCSO staff, law enforcement and other agencies.  

The SIMS specialist responds to inquiries from the public and bonding companies regarding inmates in person, over the phone, and through email.

If you are looking for a career that offers stability, growth, and camaraderie, apply today!
** About the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office:
** Do you possess integrity, strong interpersonal skills, and do you have a desire to serve your community?  We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team with a variety of openings for Civilian, Detention and Sworn personnel.  The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) invites you to become part of Arizona's leading law enforcement agency where we come together as a team to support and provide public safety.

** Position Qualifications
** We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:
*** Education
* *** High school diploma or GED.
*** Experience
* *** Two (2) years of general clerical/administrative experience.
*** Combined education and experience qualifications
**** Other combinations of post-secondary education and experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year for year basis.
*** Other requirements
**** Within six (6) months of employment or assignment you must train, functionally test and affirm the proficiency of terminal operations to assure compliance with Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) CJIS policy and regulations, and successfully retest annually.
* In order to be considered for employment with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, successful candidates must not have a revoked or suspended driver’s license.
* Training that may be provided on-the-job:
Safety;
Payroll; PREA.
* ** Prior to hiring, the Sheriff's Office requires that all candidates pass a background*
* ** review.
***** Our Preferred Candidate has
**** Advanced knowledge of legal processes or court records.
* Associate degree in administration, criminal justice administration, or legal assistant.
* Clerical or administrative experience in a criminal justice setting.
* Experience in law enforcement or detention setting.
** Compensation is more than a salary with MCSO:
*** Growth and stability since 1871
* Choice of three medical plans – starting as low as $70/month
* Holidays – 10/year + 1 personal day
* Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
* Paid sick and parental leaves (birth/adoption)
* 30% discount at Kindercare childcare facilities in the Valley.
* 50% discount at MCKids Club childcare located next to our headquarters.
* MCSO Mentoring program to provide personal and professional growth opportunities for all employees
* Access to free County gyms
* Learn more at Benefits Overview
** Essential Job Tasks***(This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be…