Booking Specialist Job Saint Augustine area,Florida USA,Government

Primary Purpose

The Booking Specialist is responsible for clerical duties related to processing inmates’ intake and release to include, but not limited to, processing and distribution of arrest paperwork, notification of arrest to the appropriate agencies, processing bond and court documents, and other related duties. The Booking Specialist will also act as a liaison and point of contact for the court, State Attorney’s Office, Parole Commission and the Department of Corrections.

This position must be able to handle confidential matters without compromising confidentiality.

Education and Qualification Requirement

High School Diploma or Equivalency
Valid FL Driver’s License
Basic Knowledge of and ability to operate general office equipment

Duties

Receive, route, and disperse phone calls and messages
Operate NCIC/FCIC computer
Maintain document files
Accept bonds and fines in relation to releases and complete appropriate paperwork
Perform processing and notification of Foreign Nationals
Coordinate and process release of inmates
Remove warrant and capias from local system
Complete court updates to include Nolle-Pros, dismissals, transfers, and sentences
Ensure the accuracy and validity of court actions
Reconcile transportation and court lists
Monitor all cases for the SIGHT program
Review all cases during sentences update for compliance with F.S 943.01 & 775.3, F.S. 943.325, and F.S. 940.061
Receive and release inmate funds to authorized persons
Calculate jail time for each felony docket
Process all special jail audit requests from courts, Department of Corrections inmates, and attorneys
Resolve inmate language barriers
Process fingerprint cards
Verify inmate identity for intake, transfer, release, fingerprinting, and transporting
Ensure all updates and releases are delivered promptly for verification and release
Monitor court notifications related to inmates serving time on weekends
Input and process arrest paperwork
Prepare correspondence
Prepare bond transmittal daily and transport to courthouse with cash and checks
Prepare various audits
Generate paperwork for inmate release
Locate, copy, furnish, info to the public and employees
Follow up on fugitive from justice paperwork
Review all arrest documents and paperwork related to First Appearance and Weekend arrests
Attend First Appearance to assist with judiciary proceedings
Monitor in state holds
Send and receive teletype communications
Inform victim of inmate release
Update inmate status and court information
Complete and update forms and logs
Facilitate all proceeding related to Immigration and Customs
Serve as a point of contact for Drug Court
Follow up on Governor Warrants
Process mail which includes out of county arrest packets

Job Controls and Complexities

Report directly to supervisor
Demonstrates a positive working relationship with personnel in the Agency
Work under various levels of supervision
Adhere to laws/agency policy/rules/ regulations/SOP/ procedures
Maintain confidentiality/security of files and information obtained in the course of employment
Maintain continuity and operational efficiency by accurate and timely dissemination of information to staff and co-workers
Provide assistance to citizens, visitors, employees and other public and private entities in an effort to meet their needs and build positive community relationships
Adhere to leave, overtime and attendance policies/procedures (i.e. arrive promptly, regular attendance at work, notification to supervisor regarding absence from work due to illness or untimely incidents, etc.)

Contacts

Employees
Other government employees
Service Providers
Contracted Entities
General Public
Inmates, potential felons, emotionally disturbed individuals
Judges and/or attorneys

Physical Environment

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