Inmate Support Aide
Navajo County, Holbrook, AZ, United States
Job Title
Under close supervision, performs clerical work of routine difficulty to include inmate visitation support and clerical duties; performs related work as assigned.
Essential Job Functions
Logs inmate visitors in and completes wants and warrants check of same. Denies visitation as appropriate with prescribed procedures
Schedules professional visitations (i.e., attorneys, medical and mental personnel) and maintains visitation log.
Accepts monies property, messages documents, etc. for inmates and keeps a record of such.
Answers inquiries to explain procedures, give status of inmates, verify information and provide media access to the "24 hour log."
Maintains necessary logs and records and insures that they are timely and current.
Explains visitation rules and regulations to all visitors.
Accepts money for inmates and conveys it to commissary or accounting personnel.
Receives and inspects all incoming inmate mail for checks and/or money orders and contraband; reports all contraband found in incoming mail.
Reports problems to supervisor.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of applicable State, Federal and local laws, rules and regulations governing correctional institutions.
Knowledge of principles and practices of accounting and record keeping and reporting.
Knowledge of basic mathematical principles.
Skill in operating common office equipment including computers and associated accounting and office software.
Skill in typing/data entry at a level sufficient for the position.
Skill in effectively interacting with individuals and families from a variety of different economic, social, educational and ethnic backgrounds.
Skill in effectively communicating verbally and in writing.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.
Desirable Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED; AND at least one year experience in corrections work; AND valid driver's license.
Under close supervision, performs clerical work of routine difficulty to include inmate visitation support and clerical duties; performs related work as assigned.
Essential Job Functions
Logs inmate visitors in and completes wants and warrants check of same. Denies visitation as appropriate with prescribed procedures
Schedules professional visitations (i.e., attorneys, medical and mental personnel) and maintains visitation log.
Accepts monies property, messages documents, etc. for inmates and keeps a record of such.
Answers inquiries to explain procedures, give status of inmates, verify information and provide media access to the "24 hour log."
Maintains necessary logs and records and insures that they are timely and current.
Explains visitation rules and regulations to all visitors.
Accepts money for inmates and conveys it to commissary or accounting personnel.
Receives and inspects all incoming inmate mail for checks and/or money orders and contraband; reports all contraband found in incoming mail.
Reports problems to supervisor.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of applicable State, Federal and local laws, rules and regulations governing correctional institutions.
Knowledge of principles and practices of accounting and record keeping and reporting.
Knowledge of basic mathematical principles.
Skill in operating common office equipment including computers and associated accounting and office software.
Skill in typing/data entry at a level sufficient for the position.
Skill in effectively interacting with individuals and families from a variety of different economic, social, educational and ethnic backgrounds.
Skill in effectively communicating verbally and in writing.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.
Desirable Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED; AND at least one year experience in corrections work; AND valid driver's license.