Intake/Release Officer

Summary

Performs all duties necessary to ensure incoming/outgoing offenders are processed in a timely manner.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees and monitors the activities of the intake and release areas.
• Obtains transport roster of all offenders incoming to the facility.
• Completes all daily information forms necessary in processing offenders in/out of the facility.
• Updates computer upon arrivals/departures of offenders.
• Updates count board upon arrival/departure of offenders.
• Operates photo printer for offender ID.
• Ensures all arriving offenders receive appropriate identification, including ID and wristband.
• Responsible for completion of inventory of property for incoming/outgoing offenders.
• Properly identifies each offender scheduled to be released.
• Notifies necessary departments (Medical, Inmate Trust Fund, Security) of pending incoming/outgoing offenders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services or related field preferred. Training in cultural diversity or sensitivity preferred.
• Possession of applicable state requisites for employment.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to handle physical and mental stress associated with working extended hours.
• Must be able to regularly report to work without being late.
• Ability to be physically alert on any shift that is assigned.
• Ability to work up to sixteen (16) hours within a rolling twenty-four (24) hour period.
• Work experience in a correctional setting preferred.
• May be required to possess valid state driver's license.
• Must be mature, flexible, able to command the respect and confidence of inmates or detainees and staff and possess a high tolerance to mental stress.