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Detention Shift Supervisor

Carrollton, TX

$14.50 - $18.25/hr

Prepares and maintains legal documents and files on prisoners detained in the City jail, which includes: initiating booking procedures; gathering a variety of intake information on prisoners ...

City of Midwest City

Jailor

Midwest City, OK · On-site

$21.16/hr

The incumbent performs duties involving the booking, care and release of prisoners, both adults and juveniles, and is responsible for the maintenance and security of the jail. H.S. grad. or GED req. ...

City of Midwest City

Jailor

Midwest City, OK · On-site

$21.16/hr

The incumbent performs duties involving the booking, care and release of prisoners, both adults and juveniles, and is responsible for the maintenance and security of the jail. H.S. grad. or GED req. ...

GovernmentJobs.com

Booking Officer

Kenner, LA · On-site

The Booking Officer reports to and is under the supervision of the Jail Section Supervisor. Performance responsibilities/essential functions: (This is a descriptive, neither restrictive nor all ...

City of Kenner, LA

Booking Officer

Kenner, LA · On-site

$30K/yr

The Booking Officer reports to and is under the supervision of the Jail Section Supervisor. Duties of Responsibilities PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (This is a descriptive ...

St. Clair County (IL)

IL

$49K - $77K/yr

Clair County Jail, ensuring inmate welfare, maintenance of jail security, and adherence to both departmental policy and applicable state statute; performs related booking, admitting, and release ...

Finney County, KS

Jail Deputy

Garden City, KS · On-site

$19/hr

Properly record and complete prisoner booking and release procedures, * Properly access, input and ... Ability to monitor activity in jail with audio-visual equipment. * Ability to operate office ...

Finney County, KS

Jail Deputy

Garden City, KS

This position is under the general supervision of a Jail Sergeant and/or his/her designee ... Properly record and complete prisoner booking and release procedures, * Properly access, input and ...

County of Culpeper, VA

JAIL DEPUTY

Culpeper, VA · On-site

$60K - $74K/yr

Deputy participation involves, but is not limited to: booking and releasing inmates, maintaining security of the facility, escorting inmates within and /or outside the secure confines of the jail

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How much do jail booking jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for jail booking in the United States is $47,930.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34,000.00 and $51,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of someone working in Jail Booking?

A professional in Jail Booking is responsible for processing individuals who are brought into a detention facility, which includes entering personal and legal information, taking fingerprints and photographs, and verifying warrants or documentation. You’ll interact closely with detainees, law enforcement officers, and sometimes medical personnel, ensuring all procedures are followed accurately and respectfully. The role requires consistent attention to detail and strong communication skills, as you’ll be handling confidential records and coordinating releases or transfers. Many facilities operate around the clock, so shift work and overtime may be common, offering varied schedules and the potential for increased responsibility as you gain experience.

What is a Jail Booking job?

A Jail Booking job involves processing individuals who have been arrested and brought to a detention facility. Responsibilities include collecting personal information, recording charges, taking fingerprints and photographs, and entering data into law enforcement databases. Booking officers may also conduct searches, inventory personal belongings, and assist with identifying outstanding warrants. This role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle potentially stressful situations.

What job makes $10,000 a month without a degree?

High-paying sales roles such as real estate brokers or insurance agents can earn $10,000 or more per month without requiring a college degree, especially with experience and strong client networks. Additionally, skilled trades like commercial plumbing or electrical work may reach similar income levels, often through apprenticeships and certifications rather than formal degrees.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Jail Booking position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Jail Booking, you need keen attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and familiarity with criminal justice procedures, usually supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience with jail management software and law enforcement databases is highly valuable, as is basic computer proficiency. Excellent interpersonal skills, discretion, and the ability to remain calm under pressure help you manage interactions with detainees and law enforcement professionals. These skills ensure accurate records, legal compliance, and a safe, orderly intake process in a high-stakes environment.

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Infographic showing various Jail Booking job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 68% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,930 per year, or $23 per hour.

Corrections Booking/Records Clerk - Corrections Division

County of Volusia, FL

Daytona Beach, FL • On-site

$17.22/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Salary: $17.22 Hourly
Location : VC Branch Jail, 1300 Red John Rd., Daytona 32124, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2024/BOOKING
Department: Public Protection
Opening Date: 11/14/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Major Functions
***The hiring rate for this position is $17.22 per hour***
The County of Volusia is seeking a Booking/Records Clerk - Working Title: Corrections Technician for the Corrections Division. This position is located within the secured areas of the Volusia County Correctional Facility and branch jail in Daytona Beach, Florida; this position will have daily interaction with law enforcement personnel and inmates, and will be responsible for working in a Correctional Institution which will involve working in one, or all, of the following listed assignment: AFIS Office, Records Section, Control Room, Booking Office, Intake and Release. Booking/Records is a 24/7 operation. Technicians are assigned to 12 hour shifts that rotate every 6 months. Assignment to days/hours of work will be determined by shift availability.
This position is tasked with completing assignments in the booking office, records, control room or inmate fingerprinting. Experience working in a criminal justice setting or security related field is a plus. Candidates should have record keeping, data entry and filing experience.
The candidate must be detailed oriented, have an ability to learn quickly on computer systems and remain focused while working under busy and stressful circumstances. The sensitive nature of the position requires the incumbent to exercise discretion and retain confidentiality of information obtained by discussions or recorded data. Experience dealing with the public in a correction facility is a plus!
*This position is posted on a continuous basis and may close without notice.*
Illustrative Duties
(NOTE: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
All Assignments
  • Operates modern office machines and equipment.
  • Maintains files and records pertaining to the facility and duties, including unusual incidents.
  • Ensures accuracy in computer entries, paperwork, and all processing functions.
  • Responds to emergency situations.
  • Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Booking Records Clerk - Corrections Technician - AFIS Office
  • Physically obtains fingerprints and mug shots (photographs) for inmates booked into the facility.
  • Ensures the accuracy and integrity of fingerprints and photographs taken and stored in hard record and electronic systems.
  • Registers sex offenders in state registry.
  • Provides fingerprints and photographs to law enforcement agencies upon request.
  • Processes purges and registered felons.

Booking Records Clerks- Corrections Technician - Booking Office - Records Section
  • Assists Corrections Officers with booking process and computer tasks as needed.
  • Receives, verifies and processes surety bonds, cash bonds and surrender certificates
  • Updates records as needed, such as gathering arrest and booking documentation.
  • Enters information into Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS).
  • Operates computer to recover and store records and booking data.
  • Performs statistical and recordkeeping functions.
  • May type from copy, rough draft or general instructions all materials relating to activities in the file reports, papers, cards, etc.
  • Purges records and cards as appropriate.
  • Processes sentence commitments and arrest reports.
  • Gives general information concerning inmates and correction records as allowed by law.
  • Prepares County forms for processing.
  • Maintains various records and make reports.
  • Processes and distributes mail as required.
  • Initiates victim notification.
  • Answers telephones.

Corrections Technician - Control Room
  • Operates base radio within the jail and maintain contact with jail posts.
  • Monitors radio for routine and emergency transmissions.
  • Monitors alarm systems in the jail and dispatches for assistance as needed.
  • Monitors security cameras to track inmate movement and identify security violations in all areas of the jail.
  • Operates electronic control panel for access to various areas in the jail.
  • Controls all movements through designated secure doors and operates.
  • Maintains accurate daily activity logs, update and maintain inmate roster.
  • Maintains an accurate inmate count for assigned areas.
  • Assists sworn staff with the coordination of inmate visits with attorneys, investigators or approved visitors while maintaining an accurate inmate count for assigned areas.
  • Performs various clerical duties such as answering telephone, sorting, and distributing mail.
  • Interacts with division command staff, corrections officers, the public, law enforcement officers, court officials and attorneys.
  • Daily indirect contact with inmates.

Booking/Records Clerk - Corrections Technician - Booking Office
  • Performs operations, clerical and public relations duties in the initial processing, and release of persons arrested.
  • Gathers release documentation; prepares for transfer of inmates files to Records Division.
  • Prepares paperwork, making proper notification of pending releases to include reviewing entire file to ensure all charges have been disposed of or corrected
  • Interacts with division command staff, corrections officers, law enforcement officers, and court officials.
  • Monitors radio for routine and emergency transmissions.
  • Assists Corrections Officers with booking process and computer tasks as needed such as gathering arrest and booking documentation.
  • Enters information into local and state criminal information systems.
  • Performs general operational duties under the direct supervision of the Shift Supervisor, to include accurate data entry of demographics, booking and case information into computer system for individuals taken into custody.
  • Accepts bonds, accessing and running criminal history checks and teletypes for responses for warrant checks, processing releases; evaluate criminal histories.
  • Releases inmates and arrestees from jail upon receipt of authorizing documentation.
  • Processes commitments, arrest reports, and bonds in accordance with Division policy and procedures.
  • Reviews files, reports, documents, and correspondence to ensure that they are complete and accurate, and correcting any discrepancies
  • Prepares files for transfer of inmates.
  • Processes add-on charges.
  • Prepares County forms for processing
  • Ensures accuracy in computer entries, paperwork, and all processing functions.

Booking Records Clerk- Corrections Technician - Intake and Release
  • Processes incoming inmates and arrestee.
  • Performs operations, clerical and public relations duties in the initial processing and release of persons arrested.
  • Prepares paperwork, making proper notification of pending releases to include reviewing entire file to ensure all charges have been disposed of or corrected
  • Interacts with division command staff, corrections officers, law enforcement officers, and court officials.
  • Monitors radio for routine and emergency transmissions.
  • Ensures access to secured areas is controlled and restricted to authorized individuals only.
  • Alerts Operations Supervisor or designee of medical emergencies, injuries, suicidal tendencies, or other pertinent information.
  • Receives inmate and arrestee property receipts, and stores property in secure storage.
  • Receives funds, issues receipts and processes monies collected.
  • Maintains and balances control room cash drawers.
  • Disburses money in the form of cash, check, or debit card to inmates leaving the facility.
  • Releases inmates and arrestees from jail upon receipt of authorizing documentation.
  • Returns inmates property upon release, obtains signatures, as required.
  • Performs release process for inmates with accuracy and efficiency
  • Releases inmate funds to authorized persons, verifying the amount of funds and identification of the person accepting the money.
  • Reviews files, reports, documents, and correspondence to ensure that they are complete and accurate, and correcting any discrepancies.

Minimum Requirements
Graduation from high school or possession of a GED and two (2) years of clerical experience and one (1) year in records related work.
A combination of office, records-related work in the criminal justice system, or a security-related position that totals three (3) years of experience will be considered equivalent and qualifying experience.
A comparable amount of education, training, or experience (such as drafting reports, filing, and data input) may be substituted for the minimum requirements.
*Must possess a valid driver's license at time of appointment
Must possess a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of appointment and maintain thereafter.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Knowledge of modern fingerprinting procedures.
  • Ability to obtain and process fingerprints from individuals charged with a criminal offense.
  • Ability to evaluate quality of obtained fingerprints prior to submission.
  • Knowledge of business English, spelling, and commercial arithmetic.
  • Knowledge of modern office equipment, practices, and procedures.
  • Ability to file numerically and alphabetically.
  • Ability to maintain complex clerical records and prepare reports from such records.
  • Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, adding machines and copiers.
  • Ability to make minor decisions in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations, and established policies.
  • Ability to interact effectively with others.
  • Ability to work both 8 and 12 hour shifts, nights, days, weekends, holidays.
  • Ability to recognize potential problems and remain calm in crisis or emergency situation.
  • Ability to work under stressful conditions.
  • Ability to pass an in-depth background investigation to be conducted on all qualified individuals.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to work under stressful conditions.
  • Ability to interact effectively with others.
  • Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs.

ADA REQUIREMENTS:
Physical Demands: Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds frequently and 20 pounds occasionally. Ability to hear, walk, see, sit, stand, reach, lift, grasp, handle, bend, kneel, stoop. Finger dexterity. Able to stand and sit for up to 1 ½ hours at a time; if assigned to AFIS Office must be able to stand continuously for 3-4 hours at a time.
Environmental Demands: Inside work. Ability to tolerate closed, confined areas. Some exposure to fumes, chemicals, odors, noise.
Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend operational and procedural manuals and journals; police reports, financial records, memos, letters, safety instructions. Ability to write compound sentences relaying information, data and details in English. Ability to speak clearly and concisely in English to layman. Ability to perform general mathematical functions
Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Veterans' preference in accordance with federal, state, local laws.
We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes:
HEALTH INSURANCE
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account

RETIREMENT
  • Florida Retirement System (FRS)
  • Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP)
  • Deferred Compensation (475 Plan)

SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Cancer Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance

PAID TIME OFF
  • Personal Leave
  • Holidays
  • Bereavement
  • Military

HOLIDAYS
The County of Volusia observes the following holidays annually:
  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King Day
  • Good Friday
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Veterans Day
  • Thanksgiving (and day after)
  • Christmas

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Onsite Wellness/Fitness Center
  • Computer Purchase Program
  • Direct Deposit Payroll

Temporary and intermittent employees are not paid for holidays and are not eligible for benefits.
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NOTE: Your response to the following supplemental questions must match the information in the work experience section on your application. If your responses do not match, your application will be deemed incomplete and will disqualify you from further consideration.
  • I have read and understand the above statement.

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Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED?
  • Yes
  • No

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STARTING HIRING RATE:The hiring rate for this position is $17.22 per hour. Therefore, any application indicating a preferred/minimum salary as negotiable or above the posted range will not be considered/selected to participate in the selection process.
  • I have read and understand the above sta...

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