ADMISSIONS/RELEASE SPECIALIST, FULL-TIME
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office is currently recruiting for the position of Admissions/Release Specialist. This is a clerical position that performs tasks relating to the booking and releasing of inmates in the Kenosha County Jail.
Kenosha County is committed to Diversity, Belonging and Inclusion and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
2025 Starting Rate of Pay: $21.82 per hour
Work Schedule
- The Kenosha County Jail is a 24 hour/day, 7 day/week operation.
- Employees with full-time positions work 12-hour shifts on a rotating pattern of
Two (2) days on, three (3) days off; two (2) days on, two (2) days off; and three (3) days on, two (2) days off.
- Employees must work scheduled holidays and weekends and must be able to work any of the existing shifts.
- Employees must be able to work overtime when needed, with or without advance notice.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs admissions and release tasks relating to inmates at the Kenosha County Jail
- Obtains personal history and charge information and enters data into jail management software
- Completes detailed verification of physical and health conditions of the inmate at initial intake
- Verifies wanted/warrant checks on the inmate at the initial intake and prior to release
- Completes inmate cell transfers, schedules inmate events, and schedules and completes inmate visitation transactions in jail management software
- Interprets various legal documents and applies charges to inmate records
- Interprets daily court documents and identifies if an inmate should be released
- Schedules and confirms inmate phone conferences and approved visits
- Communicates with the courts, probation and parole, and any other local, state, or federal agency and assists as needed
- Prepares inmate court and medical transports and tracks inmate court appearances and outcomes
- Identifies inmates who need to make an initial appearance
- Updates and maintains records based on court activity and for issuance of bond forms
- Receives and processes incoming and outgoing inmate mail
- Maintains financial records for inmate funds
- Monitors the intake security area
- Monitors inmate video visitation and responds accordingly when violations are observed
- Processes inmate mug shot and fingerprint information
- Acts as jail receptionist, answering the telephone, taking messages, and referring calls
- Monitors a designated email address 24/7 and responds accordingly
- Works at jail counter assisting the public, relaying information, and releasing jail property
- Is responsible for auditing the Sheriff’s retention program regarding inmate records
- Maintains TIME system certification
- Performs other duties as required or assigned
Success Factors
- Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures; alphabetical, numerical, and chronological filing methods; telephone procedures, including operation of multi-line equipment and message-taking; recordkeeping methods; basic computer data entry and software including Microsoft Office
- Skill in basic math and cash handling and communicating both verbally and in writing
- Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including PC/computer, telephone, fax machine, photocopier, and calculator
- Ability to perform in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment; gather, organize, and evaluate a variety of data and information and interpret and apply complex rules, regulations, guidelines, and laws; understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to share workspace with co-workers; work in a secure facility and follow a chain of command; adhere to process protocol and apply established protocols in a timely manner; work respectfully in a diverse and inclusive environment
- Ability to, while in a secure setting, possess the self-control and ability in verbal communication skills to manage aggressive, hostile, and emotional behavior from incarcerated subjects and/or by citizens, both in person and on the telephone
- Ability to manage and process sensitive information while maintaining confidentiality
- Ability to complete tasks in a noisy environment
Job Requirements, Education, Training and Experience
Required Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Previous work experience as in-person customer service, reception/front desk, or other related field where the skills of data entry, multi-tasking, and attention to detail were used
Preferred Education and Experience
- Work experience with cash handling responsibilities
- Work experience in a law office or law enforcement agency setting
- Bilingual in Spanish/English – pay differential available
Other Job Requirements
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
- Possess a qualifying background
- Must work scheduled holidays and weekends and must be able to work any of the existing shifts
- Must be able to work overtime when needed, with or without advance notice
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance effective first of month following 30 days of employment, with the ability to reduce premium contribution through participation in a wellness program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off, including volunteer time off
- Holiday Pay and Shift Differentials available
- Retirement Plan: Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System which includes County-paid life insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The position involves light physical demands, such as exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and occasional lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects such as files, mail, and other work materials.
- Speak clearly so listeners can understand and hear/understand the speech of another person
- View details of documents and text on computer screen that are less than a few feet away
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other devices and objects
- Move through the office to access files, attend meetings/trainings
Work Environment/Conditions
The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The employee in this position will frequently work in an office or similar indoor environment within a detention center or correctional facility environment.
- The employee in this position will have frequent exposure to individuals who are rude, irate, may have known violent backgrounds, and/or communicable diseases.
Selection Process
- Application Review - Qualifying
- Background Investigation – Qualifying
- Skills Testing – Qualifying (test date to be determined)
- Oral Interview – Qualifying
- Physical Examination/Drug Screen - Qualifying
If you require accommodations at any point in the selection process because of a disability, please notify Human Resources in advance for arrangements.
Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, January 31, 2025.
*QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO MEET THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AND ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION WITHIN THE NEXT 6 MONTHS MUST SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FORM AND PARTICIPATE IN THE SELECTION PROCESS. THIS POSTING WILL COVER ALL FUTURE ADMISSIONS AND RELEASE SPECIALIST VACANCIES WHICH OCCUR DURING THE NEXT 6 MONTHS. INDIVIDUAL VACANCIES WILL NOT BE POSTED.*
To learn more about the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office, please visit: https://www.kenoshacounty.org/548/Sheriff
Kenosha County is a Wisconsin Retirement System participating employer. Your participation is required, which includes an employee contribution.
The pay grade for this position is NE7 (Min. $21.82 – Max. $27.76).
Thank you for your interest in employment with Kenosha County!
Kenosha County is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.