Booking Clerk

York County Sheriff's Office Detention Division Booking Clerk

We invite you to apply to join our team as a full-time, non-exempt Booking Clerk within the York County Sheriff's Office Detention division. The purpose of this position is to maintain and ensure the security, confidentiality and accuracy of all inmate records in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Work Schedule:

Booking Clerk will be required to work twelve-hour shifts to include day shift, night shift, holiday and weekend shifts. Currently, the day shift runs from 6 AM to 6 PM and the night shift from 6 PM to 6 AM. Generally, a Booking Clerk averages fifteen work-days per month.

Projected Salary Range/Pay Grade 108: $17.80 - $21.14 per hour. Salary is determined based on experience and/or education.

Our Total Compensation Package:

• Competitive market-rate pay, and negotiable based on qualifications
• Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Parental Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program)
• 11 Paid Holidays + 3 Optional Holidays
• Longevity Pay
• SC State Retirement Plan Pension
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Sick Bank
• Critical Care and Cancer Insurance
• Wellness Screenings
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Professional Development / Trainings / Conferences
• Uniforms

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Accurately and efficiently performs data entry into the computerized jail management system and logs all required information about a person's background, appearance, and reason for incarceration.
• Records information on all individuals who enter and exit the facility each day.
• Processes the intake and booking of all inmates; enters personal information and criminal charges for arrestees; runs inmate's criminal history record information (NCIC); generates hit confirmation requests and places locates for wanted or missing subjects as appropriate; notifies classification staff of all hits where an extradition will be executed; and performs checks on active warrant files during booking process and notifies warrant agencies of an inmate's custody.
• Updates charges in inmate's records after bond hearings are completed.
• Performs general clerical work, including compiling information and statistics for reports, preparing reports and records, maintaining logs, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents; performs all updates on inmate's records as appropriate.
• Maintains databases, spreadsheets and general computer reports as requested.
• Answers telephone calls from the public and provides information about inmates as well as communicates with law enforcement personnel, probation and parole officers, court personnel, attorneys, and other governmental entities.
• Responds to these requests for information in a professional and courteous manner and only releases information as authorized.
• Performs primary screening of inmates for medical problems requiring immediate attention; performs primary classification to determine an inmate's risk factors; provides screening for Prison Rape Elimination Act and forwards appropriate information as required by established policies and procedures; secures inmates' property and monies.
• Performs related work as assigned.

About You:

Education and Experience:

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• A valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history is preferred.
• Must successfully complete NCIC Security and Awareness Training Course.
• May require additional professional or technical certifications as deemed necessary by management.

NOTE:

All training will be provided while on the job. The ability to obtain the certifications are required within the first year of employment. Applicants with equivalent experience or education may be considered.

Physical Demands / Work Environment / Disclaimer:

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on…