Jail Processing Specialist (Sheriff)

Position Summary

Works in a lead capacity in a specialized environment to perform moderately difficult, specialized technical/clerical work in the areas of Jail Processing.

Pay Grade: 43

Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education

Minimum Qualifications

• Four (4) years of experience processing inmates in an institutionalized environment; OR
• Two (2) years of experience processing inmates in an institutionalized environment; and two (2) years of college study (60 semester hours or 72 quarters); OR
• An equivalent combination of related education and/or experience.
• PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.
  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews, analyzes and interprets documents regarding the classification and housing of inmates.
• Assesses and groups inmates for the purpose of designating security and custody levels.
• Designates inmates for the appropriate housing placement within the jail facility.
• Collects and enters data, such as employment and education history, criminal background, habits, and version of crime committed. Ensures accuracy and completeness of data.
• Analyzes prisoners’ mental capabilities, physical capabilities, and social attitudes and makes decisions based on data obtained in order to assign them to the appropriate incarcerated level.
• Coordinates functions within the release area of the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division.
• Reviews and processes documents generated by federal, state and local agencies pertaining to inmates detained in the Shelby County Jail.
• Researches, analyzes and interprets legal documents concerning inmate sentencing.
• Compiles related information and makes recommendations in accordance with established guidelines as to the status of inmates.
• Analyzes and interprets computer data that is generated from a variety of computer systems such as (JMS) Jail Management System, (JSS) Justice Support System, (TOMIS) Tennessee Offenders Information System and (NCIC) National Crime Information Center.
• Prepares daily and weekly reports for court monitors.
• Makes follow-up calls to Court Clerks Office, Attorney General Office, Department of Corrections and Other federal, state and local agencies when dealing with discrepancies on sentencing orders and/or releases.
• Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.
  

KSAs

• Knowledge of the methods and techniques of assessing and interpreting court documents.
• Knowledge of legal methodology and processing cases.
• Ability to write reports
• Ability to work with various support agencies in exchange for information and data.
• Possess good public relation skills with clients, co-workers, and inmates.
  

Special Requirements

• Must be available to work shifts, weekends, and holidays, AS REQUIRED.
• Must be able to work in a jail secured environment.
  

Disclaimer

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Shelby County Resident Disclaimer

All employees hired after September 1, 1986, must be residents of Shelby County and shall continue to reside in the County as a condition of their employment.  The residency requirement shall not apply to certain public safety/civil service employees.  This means exemption from this policy is in effect for the following departments and positions: (1) Sheriff Deputy Patrol Officers, Deputy Jailers and Dispatchers, employed by the Sheriff Department, (2) Correction Officers employed by the Division of Corrections, (3) Firefighters, Paramedics and Dispatchers employed by the Shelby County Fire Department.  The residency exemption for public safety/civil service employees does not include Appointed positions with Sheriff’s Office, Division of Corrections or the Fire Department.