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Glendale WI

Police Department Clerk Full Time

River Hills, WI · On-site

$16.50 - $20.25/hr

Jailer/Clerk Position This position is full-time with assigned shift work hours ranging from: 7:30am - 4:00pm 3:30pm - 12:00am 11:30pm - 8:00am. The current vacancy is for 3rd Shift (11:30pm - 8:00am)

Turn-Key Health, LLC

Medical Records Clerk

Winnebago, WI · On-site

$21/hr

Medical Records Clerk Winnebago County Jail - Oshkosh, WI Medical Records Clerk Full-Time Monday-Friday $21.00 per Hour TK Health is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Medical Records Clerk to ...

City of Claremore

Deputy Court Clerk

Claremore, OK · On-site

$19.69 - $21/hr

City Clerk Salary Range: $19.69-$21.00 This should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is ... Processes deferrals, jail sentences, probations, pre-sentence matters, subpoenas, summons, and ...

Comal County, TX

Clerk V -Criminal (Felony)

New Braunfels, TX · On-site

$14 - $17.25/hr

Clerk V The Clerk V assists the felony prosecutors in all aspects of felony prosecution. The Clerk ... Prepare appropriate judgments (TDC AND STATE JAIL JUDGMENTS TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER ALL OTHER ...

City of Fairborn

Chief Deputy Clerk

Fairborn, OH · On-site

$52K - $74K/yr

Supervises the Deputy Clerks, is responsible for checking daily logs for prisoners released in the local jail and oversees all documentation and communications to jail staff concerning prisoner ...

City of Fairborn, OH

Chief Deputy Clerk

Fairborn, OH · On-site

$52K - $74K/yr

Supervises the Deputy Clerks, is responsible for checking daily logs for prisoners released in the local jail and oversees all documentation and communications to jail staff concerning prisoner ...

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How much do jail clerk jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for jail clerk in the United States is $19.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.94 and $20.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a jail clerk?

A Jail Clerk is responsible for performing administrative and clerical duties within a correctional facility. Their tasks typically include processing inmate records, maintaining booking and release paperwork, handling legal documents, and managing databases. They may also assist law enforcement officers by ensuring accurate record-keeping and coordinating communication between departments. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of legal procedures are essential for this role.

What does a jail clerk do?

As a Jail Clerk, your daily tasks often include maintaining and updating inmate records, processing intake and release documentation, and handling correspondence with law enforcement or legal professionals. You may also assist with scheduling court appearances, filing important legal documents, and answering inquiries from staff or external agencies. The role requires diligence and accuracy, as the information you manage is critical for ensuring proper facility operations and legal compliance. Additionally, you may work closely with correctional officers, administrative staff, and sometimes interact with inmates or their families regarding official paperwork.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a jail clerk?

To thrive as a Jail Clerk, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with recordkeeping or administrative processes, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Proficiency in using office management software, jail management systems, and sometimes specialized databases is typically required. Excellent communication, discretion, and the ability to work calmly under pressure are important soft skills in this position. These competencies are critical for accurately maintaining sensitive inmate records, supporting facility operations, and ensuring compliance with legal and security procedures.

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Police Department Clerk Full Time

Glendale WI

River Hills, WI • On-site

$16.50 - $20.25/hr

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Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

Jailer/Clerk Position

This position is full-time with assigned shift work hours ranging from: 7:30am - 4:00pm 3:30pm - 12:00am 11:30pm - 8:00am. The current vacancy is for 3rd Shift (11:30pm - 8:00am). Responsible for the monitoring of prisoners and for fundamental clerical and administrative functions which support police department operations. With limited supervision, the jailer/clerk is responsible for data entry, records system, TIME System operations, telephone operations, customer service, monetary transactions and communications.

Jailer Duties
  • Monitor prisoners being held in the holding cells, to include continuous CCTV monitoring and periodic in-person checks.
  • Recognize and respond to sick or injured prisoners and other emergencies that may occur in the holding cell area.
Clerical and Administrative Duties
  • Answer administrative and internal phone lines.
  • Transfer all calls requiring the dispatch of police personnel to the Dispatch Center.
  • Provide the caller with requested information to satisfy the caller's needs or route calls or forward messages to appropriate department personnel.
  • Condense to writing any request for information that cannot be handled in a timely manner that is not an emergency, including the name, address and phone number. Forward this information to the appropriate person or assigned supervisor.
  • Monitor police radio frequencies and respond to requests for service by police personnel.
  • Assist citizens that walk in, insuring that their needs are handled in an efficient and satisfactory manner.
  • Maintain building security by limiting building access beyond the lobby to authorized personnel only.
  • Receives stolen/lost and found property, completing the necessary forms.
  • Enter and retrieve information from records management systems, file and maintain records and conduct cash register transactions.
  • Wisconsin TIME System operations, to include monitoring, accessing and data entry/update/cancelation.
  • Other duties that may be assigned from time to time, including assisting other Departmental staff when necessary.
  • Regular full-time attendance at this position is required.
Education and/or Experience
  • High school diploma and valid Wisconsin Driver's License.
Language Skills
  • Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
  • Verbally respond to inquiries made by citizens, employees and officials.
Reasoning Ability
  • Apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form.
  • Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in or from standardized situations.
  • Apply rational judgment under stressful conditions.
Other Qualifications
  • Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office software and their applications.
  • Ability to effectively meet and deal with the public.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality or sensitive information.
  • Have, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Wisconsin Drivers License.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
  • Perform the four operations with like common and decimal fractions.
  • Perform arithmetic operations involving all American monetary units.
Additional Information

Equipment Used: Telephone, typewriter, calculator and other standard desktop equipment. Copy machine, fax machine, cash register, teletype, CCTV monitors, and radio equipment. Computer and related equipment. Software to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases and other miscellaneous applications. The application process includes an in-person interview and background check. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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