Corrections Specialist (Central Booking, TCCC Records and Classification)

Travis County Sheriff's Office Corrections Specialist

Are you looking for a great place to work that allows you to utilize your skillset in a fast-paced environment? Do you have office / clerical experience? If you answered yes, then you need to apply for Travis County Sheriff's Office Corrections Specialist (Central Booking, TCCC Records and Classification) position.

Travis County offers a premier Total Rewards Package that includes a highly rated retirement plan, vacation and sick leave, 3 personal holidays, 12 company holidays, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, medical, dental, and vision, and a free employee health care clinic.

The Corrections Specialist (Central Booking, TCCC Records and Classification), under minimal supervision, performs highly responsible work in coordinating and carrying out responsibilities involving inmate incarceration. Makes independent decisions, organizes and prioritizes workload and performs detailed and complex legal procedures associated with the receipt, review and processing of court documents and the review of criminal histories, intake assessments and jail behavior to assign safe and secure inmate housing. Accepts and processes bonds, fines and cash releases. Processes jail records for retention and subpoenas. Conducts daily coordination with all legal entities involved with inmate incarceration. Conducts statistical research for Governmental Agencies regarding benefit eligibility. With general direction, provides care, custody, and control of inmates in the detention complex.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS : This is a job classification within the Administrative Support job family. This is a specialized classification with duties similar but not identical to the Office Specialist Senior title. Incumbents perform complex and advanced decision making without supervision on matters of release of inmate charges and determination of level of security housing required for each inmate.

Minimum Requirements : Education and Experience : High School diploma or G.E.D. AND four (4) years of responsible clerical experience, including use of legal terminology; OR, Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job. Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements : Must be a U.S. Citizen. TCOLE Jailer's license must be obtained within one (1) year of employment. TCIC / NCIC Certification must be obtained within six (6) months of employment.

• To obtain a Jailer's License, the applicant will learn and be able to apply basic self-defense techniques and inmate handling techniques. Physical participation is required.
• Preferred Requirements : TCOLE Jailer's License Previous experience with TCIC / NCIC Special Requirements : If you are a current employee, you must attach the following to the online application :
• A letter of intent
• Resume
• PREA form All applicants are required to attach a resume with the online application. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities : Knowledge of : Criminal justice system policies and procedures. Legal terminology, principles, procedures, documents and forms. Office procedures and protocol. Scanning equipment and document control. File Management and techniques. Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation and report preparation. Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases and a variety of software packages. Skill in : Analyzing legal documents. Coordinating the review and processing of legal documents. Performing cashier duties, such as receiving cash, issuing and posting receipts for fee payments or other charges. Communicating with attorneys or judges related to case information. Drafting correspondence. Resolving complex problems. Conducting research and presenting information. Communicating with victims, law enforcement officers and others involved in court related proceedings. Operating a variety of modern office equipment, including a computer. Both verbal and written communication. Ability to : Compile data to write clear and comprehensive reports. Create effective filing systems and retrieve and disseminate information. Train office personnel. Maintain confidential data. Understand and carry out verbal and written directions. Interpret and process legal data. Operate complex databases. Work under minimal direction. Make independent decisions based on the requirement of statutes, policies and procedures. Handle high volumes of detail-oriented work. Handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Prioritize and work independently. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and officials, judges, attorneys, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public. Work all shifts within a 24 / 7 operation.

Work Environment & Other Information : Physical requirements include the ability to lift / carry up to 20-50 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to sitting, client / customer contact, standing, walking, vision to monitor, repetitive motion, stooping / kneeling, squatting, bending, and reaching to perform the essential functions. Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions. Work Hours : Shift work; this position will be required to work an evening and / or night shift. Works some holidays, works some nights, works some weekends. Location : Austin, TX Department : Travis County Sheriff Office Criminal Background Check, Credit Report, Driving Record, TCOLE, Physical Exam, Drug Test, Alcohol Test, Psychological Exam, Education, and Employment History Check Required. This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.