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**While the full salary range for the Inmate Services Technician position is $22.50 - $33.76 hourly / $46,800.00 - $70,220.80 annually, the anticipated hiring range is $24.08 - $28.13 hourly / $50,086.40 - $58,510.40 an 2024 Benefits Summary Candidates hired are eligible to receive a $1,500.00 sign on bonus (while grant funds are available).

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Under the direction of the Inmate Services Section Supervisor, this position performs various records keeping and physical custody duties associated with the monitoring and safeguarding of inmate property and clerical duties required to intake and release inmates, process and maintain computer records and detention files in the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office Detention Facility. Duties EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required:

Determines property storage and packing of property based on the stability and sensitivity of the item(s) (i.e. spoilage, money, etc.). Processes inmate property releases and property intakes. Processes notary services for inmate legal documents. Manages the front lobby reception desk, to include contact with bondsmen, the public, attorneys, volunteers, and staff members. Manages visitation by setting visitation hours, signing in and verifying visitors, securing the personal items of visitors and directing visitors to the visitation area. Coordinates, verifies and logs bond information and processes checks for court. Restocks the laundry supplies and issues laundry to new inmates. Maintains and reconciles inmate trust accounts and cash reports. Operates computers and standard office equipment, including commonly used computer software programs. Verifies and enters information into the computer RMS from custody documents, to include inmate's personal and charge information, property inventory, and court dates. Obtains required copies of legal documents, recognizes and understands procedures for processing legal documents. Identifies bond amounts through the use of criminal statutes and bond schedules. Completes NCIC/CCIC record checks, entries, and teletypes. Locates, confirms and retrieves warrants. Generates and maintains inmate detention files. Answers telephones and provides information to external and internal customers. Trains others as required. Is committed to a high standard of safety laws and all of the Sheriff's Office policies and procedures and must be willing to report safety violations and potential safety violations to the appropriate supervisory and/or management personnel. Maintains regular and acceptable attendance at such level as determined at the Sheriff's Office discretion. Performs duties onsite, except those job duties that are customarily or by nature performed offsite. Follows and supports the mission, values, organizational philosophies, operational principals, code of conduct, and policies and procedures of the Sheriff's Office. Interacts effectively with others and exercises good judgment when dealing with people in sensitive situations. Performs duties regularly assigned to the ISS Supervisor level in the absence of the ISS Supervisor as a temporary duty. Requirements

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of booking/court/bonding paperwork and processes. Skilled in conflict resolution. Ability to operate computers and commonly used computer software programs, as well as any other standard office equipment as required by the position. Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written English. Ability to quickly and accurately follow both verbal and written instructions. Ability to quickly and accurately recognize and use alpha and numeric arrangements. Ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time. Ability to operate a computer ter inal to accurately input data and maintain a high attention to detail and subtle irregularities. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Sheriff's Office staff members, the public, inmates, court officials and other law enforcement agencies. Ability to safely operate a County vehicle in normal and adverse conditions. Capacity for developing and/or adapting to new ideas and changing conditions. Ability to apply sound reasoning and decision-making. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: High School graduate or GED equivalent. EXPERIENCE: No specific requirement. OR Any combination of education and experience that satisfy the requirements of the job as approved by the Sheriff. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Two (2) years experience in a customer service or office environment performing data entry and answering phones.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: