Inmate Support Aide

About the Department

Position Duties

• (Essential function, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.) · 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• · 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.

Other Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; AND at least one year experience in corrections work; AND valid driver's license.