Bonds And Dockets Specialist

Please be advised that the Bonds and Dockets Specialist position is required to perform the essential functions of the position within the secure confines of the jail.

Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to perform moderate to complex tasks which include information collection, review, entry, and verification in support of law enforcement activities. Employees in this classification interact with law enforcement personnel, arrestees, correctional staff, courts and the public to process the intake and release of inmates in a somewhat fast-paced environment.

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Prepares and processes inactive files; purge files and pulls for storage.
• Receives, verifies and documents cash bonds, surety bonds and purges at the Bond Desk; processes incoming bonds on in and out of County warrants; documents, files and copies bonds for Courthouse and files; releases bond copies to appropriate Court; notifies local warrants section on bond information.
• Works closely with the judicial system and disseminates inmate information to various parts of the criminal justice system to include the Courthouse and the Clerk of Courts.
• Enters arrest information into the Inmate Management System; receive, execute and process warrants and ROR's.
• Performs duties as assigned/necessary which are related, or logical in assignment to the position.
• Inventory equipment and supplies, and initiate requisitions for needed repair and/or additional supplies.
• Performs a wide variety of routine administrative support work in inmate records, general bond procedural processing, and interaction with Court and Corrections personnel.
• Process the intake and bond release of inmates incarcerated at Osceola County Correction Department.
• Review inmate criminal histories to obtain information using FCIC/NCIC.
• Reviews arrest paperwork and court documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Receives telephone inquiries and concerns about inmates from the public, ascertaining the nature of the call, and resolving personally, or directing it to the appropriate individual or division, or acting as liaison to the assigned supervisor.
• Performs a wide variety of records maintenance tasks for incoming and outgoing inmates, e.g., files check for accuracy; enter and update inmate information in the automated jail management system; communicates with other agencies to provide and/or confirm information via teletype; processing inmate documents.

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience: Two (2) years of experience in customer service or law enforcement administrative support functions to include a minimum of one (1) year data entry experience; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training and/or experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

Miscellaneous: Must pass a typing test at 30 wpm. Must be able to obtain FCIC/NCIC certification within thirty (30) days of employment. Must possess and maintain a valid FL Drivers License.

Preference: Criminal Justice experience

• Must be able to work all shifts and overtime as required.
• Ability to work under pressure and/or with frequent interruptions; skill in using good judgment, discretion and confidentiality in the performance of duties.
• Ability to access, operate and maintain various software applications.
• Ability to deal with people in a variety of changing and complex situations; ability to deal tactfully and cordially with a variety of people from different cultural backgrounds.
• Considerable knowledge of modern office procedures and equipment; considerable knowledge of support functions; ability to organize, inventory, and maintain records.
• Ability to learn a wide variety of Corrections administrative operations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read, update and maintain various records and files; knowledge of administrative support functions, e.g., records maintenance, data analysis, reports processing, documentation proofing.
• Ability to operate basic office equipment e.g., computer terminals, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, facsimile machines.
• Must be able to type 30 wpm.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with all levels of management, employees, other departments, officials and the general public; skill in the principles and techniques of customer service skills.

• 10 pounds maximum lifting.
• Physical Demand: Sedentary
• Good eye sight for production or safety of self and others.
• Some occasional walking or standing may be required.
• Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken work or perceiving sound by ear.
• Occasional (up to 1/3 of the work time) lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling.