Inmate Support Aide

Job Posting

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.