Booking Technician

The Booking Technician serves a dual function for the Pennington County Jail. They are tasked with controlling facility movement in the control room and processing inmates in and out of the facility. This is a complex role requiring a high level of accuracy and security compliance.

The Booking Technician is responsible for booking inmates in and out, maintaining inmate accounts and assisting booking staff as needed. This process requires close and courteous interaction with inmates, attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

When assigned, the Booking Technician operates the control room, the hub of all communication and movement within the Jail. The Booking Technician serves a vital role in maintaining a facility that is safe and running smoothly.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive duties of the position. Incumbents may be required to follow any other instructions, and to perform any other related duties, as may be required.

• Work is typically performed in an office in a correctional facility.
• Work requires the use of protective devices, such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.
• This position includes close contact with inmates.

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards.
• Must be able to move up to 20 pounds unassisted and move 40 pounds with assistance.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively on telephone, in-person and in writing.
• When assigned to the control room, must be able to work in a confined environment while seated in front of multiple monitors for the duration of an 8- to 12-hour shift.
• Ability to enter data and operate a phone and two-way radio.
• While at the booking counter, must be able to stand or sit for extended periods of time while entering data, typing and inventorying an inmate’s property.
• Ability to hear, bend, stoop and lift.

• Paid On-the-Job Training
• Advancement Opportunities
• South Dakota State Retirement System, 6% employer match, vested after 3 years
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually
• 80 Paid Vacation Hours after the first year/120 Paid Vacation Hours after the second year
• 80 Paid Sick Hours Annually
• Bereavement Leave
• Time of Service Bonuses
• Federal Student Aid Forgiveness
• Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance Plans with HSA Option
• Blues 365 Discount Program
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• $20,000 employer-paid employee life coverage
• Voluntary Life Coverage
• AFLAC Supplemental Insurance Options
• Connections Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite Gym
• YMCA Discounts
• Wellness Offerings and Employee Incentive Challenges
• Chaplain Program
• Employee Referral Program