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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for inmate property clerk in the United States is $17.10, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an inmate property clerk?

An Inmate Property Clerk is responsible for managing and maintaining the personal belongings of incarcerated individuals within a correctional facility. Their duties include receiving, cataloging, storing, and returning inmate property in accordance with facility policies and legal regulations. They ensure that property is securely stored, properly documented, and returned upon an inmate’s release or transfer. Attention to detail, organization, and adherence to security protocols are essential for this role.

What does an inmate property clerk do?

A typical day for an Inmate Property Clerk involves receiving, cataloging, and storing personal property for inmates as they enter the facility, as well as releasing property upon their transfer or release. You will spend much of your time organizing and tracking property using both physical storage systems and computer databases, ensuring all items are accounted for according to strict protocols. The role requires frequent interaction with correctional staff and occasional direct communication with inmates, so strong people skills and adherence to security procedures are essential. Over time, this position can offer opportunities to move into supervisory roles or other administrative areas within correctional services.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an inmate property clerk?

Success as an Inmate Property Clerk requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with inventory or property management procedures, typically supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience with computerized property tracking systems and standard office software is often necessary for maintaining accurate records. Strong interpersonal skills, discretion, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are valuable soft skills in this position. These abilities are vital for ensuring property is properly managed within correctional facilities, maintaining security and compliance, and providing efficient service to both staff and inmates.

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Infographic showing various Inmate Property Clerk job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,571 per year, or $17.1 per hour.

Municipal Court Bailiff (Part-Time)

City of Williston, ND

Williston, ND • On-site

$30.77/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Salary: $30.77 Hourly
Location : 205 East Broadway, Williston ND, ND
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: MC
Department: Municipal Court
Opening Date: 05/14/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Description
Schedule: This is an intermittent position scheduled two (2) days per week on Monday's and Thursday's.
  • Minimum hours worked per scheduled day is 4 hours.
  • Maximum hours worked per scheduled day is up to 6.5.

Summary: This position is responsible for attending all court sessions and maintaining the custody and monitoring of inmates and assisting the court as directed. Ensure security during court sessions. This position is also responsible for transportation of inmates to and from the Williams County Correctional Center to Municipal Court.
Supervision Received: Finance Director, Municipal Court Judge.
Supervision Exercised:None
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Essential Job Functions:
  1. Greet defendants and the public upon entering the courtroom.
  2. Facilitate the transfer of court documents between the Judge, City Attorney and Court Clerk.
  3. Provide inmates with required paperwork that the Clerk has prepared.
  4. Monitor and create a pleasant and comfortable atmosphere while court is in session.
  5. Maintain confidentiality of court operations and records as required by law.
  6. Work collaboratively with Municipal Court team, Judges, City Attorneys, Police Department and all agencies with a vested interest in the court.
  7. Provide security to the courtroom.
  8. Transport inmates from the Williams County Correctional Center to the courtroom and back to the Williams County Correctional Center.
  9. Supervise inmates in the courtroom.
  10. Be physically present in attendance at the worksite; paying attention to and addressing disruptions from the viewing gallery or inmate bench.
  11. Attend all court sessions.
  12. Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures.
  13. Performs other duties of a comparable level or type.

NOTE: The functions and duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of the specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Minimum Qualifications and Certification or Licensing Requirements: Be at least 21 years old, United States citizenship and physical residence within the judicial district served, unless physical residence is waived by the presiding judge of the municipal court.
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Courteous and cooperative.
  • Understands, reads, and relays instructions.
  • Manages and monitors a group of people.
  • Follows and requires others to follow set rules.
  • Keeps information confidential.
  • Interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all levels of the public.
  • Understanding of court procedures.
  • Submit to a background check and preemployment drug and alcohol screening and pass other physical or written tests.
  • Law enforcement experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:
  • The essential functions of the job typically require: sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, feeling, reaching, and fingering requirements or other reasonable methods that accommodate an individual in completing the essential functions of the job.
  • Physical requirements can typically be characterized as Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
  • Work occasionally involves personal danger and potential exposures to hazardous situations.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
To be granted veterans preference, the required forms, letters or certificates must be submitted with the application.
The City of Williston does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
Any materials, files, documents, electronic tools, or other items collected or created by an employee in connection with their employment remain the property of the City. Additionally, all material created, transmitted/sent, received, deleted, downloaded, or stored using electronic tools are and remain the property of the City. Employees have no expectation of privacy when using City property.
The City of Williston is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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