Jail Court Asst

Administrative Assistant For Police Jail Operations

Salary : $20.46 - $25.57

Job Summary : Under general supervision, provides administrative assistance to Municipal Courts, County Courts, and jail operations. Performs office and clerical duties in support of Uniformed and / or sworn duty personnel. Performs paperwork entry, timekeeping, and Law Enforcement database system entries and updates in accordance with federal, state, and local laws as well as Department policy and guidelines.

Essential Job Functions :

• Performs a variety of administrative checks including but not limited to : Driver's License checks / verification, Criminal history / background checks, Warrant checks / verification.
• General office duties, including but not limited to : Scanning, Copying, Filing and file organization, appointment management.
• Receives in phone calls and communications from the general public and assists in a professional and respectful manner in accordance with the Department Policies and guidelines.
• Acts as the primary point of contact for the Jail in a courteous and professional manner on topics including but not limited to : Processing Payments for citations, fines, fees, court costs, etc. Communicating persons holding status and / or release procedures with potentially adversarial customers on the phone and in person. Processing Jail Inmate property by verifying, cross-checking, and documenting all items before release.
• Manages county and city court arraignments by : Preparing forms. Setting up dockets. Updating and finalizing appearance times and locations. Send Administrative messages to other jurisdictions for warrant pick-ups or bond information. Mailing out county bonds to Tarrant County Magistrate office. Sends out fingerprint records, Incident Tracking Numbers (TRN), and DPS Criminal History Reporting form (CR-43) to the appropriate parties. Training duties to new assistants and Jail officers, including but not limited to : Administrative duties. Jail Control Systems. Radio Operation. Jail policy, procedure, and guidelines. Notary public functions, including but not limited to : Affidavits. Sworn Statements. Jail Control and Monitoring systems to ensure the safety and security of the Jail, including but not limited to : Radio communication with Detention officers. Operate and monitor the secured door system. Operate and monitor the Camera systems.

Minimum Qualifications : Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required :

Qualifying Education and Experience :

Preferred Qualifications :

Employment Screenings Required :

City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.