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City of Conyers

Court Clerk I

Conyers, GA · On-site

$21.18 - $31.48/hr

The Court Clerk I position performs a variety of clerical, administrative and customer service ... Maintain and update the jail tracking spreadsheet daily, including booking and release data.

City of Conyers

Court Clerk I

Conyers, GA · On-site

$32K - $43K/yr

The Court Clerk I position performs a variety of clerical, administrative and customer service ... Maintain and update the jail tracking spreadsheet daily, including booking and release data.

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Magistrate Clerk

Galveston, TX · On-site

$41K/yr

Prepares magistrate documents and notify jail of which defendants need to be present for the ... Clerk, and County Clerk. * Maintains case files for cases pending in the magistrate court.

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Deputy Court Clerk-Part-Time

Desoto, TX · On-site

$35K - $48K/yr

Ability to work in a jail housing environment, which may include high noise levels, odors, and/or ... Municipal Court Clerk I Certification preferred; There are no benefits available for this position.

City of Gulfport

Deputy Court Clerk I

Gulfport, MS · On-site

$31K/yr

... at jail arraignments. • May perform any and all job duties as it relates to civil domestic ... or courtroom clerk. • May perform duties associated with cash/surety bonds, appeals or ...

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Deputy Clerk

Perrysburg, OH · On-site

Deputy Clerk Position Perrysburg Municipal Court is accepting applications for a Deputy Clerk ... from jail, judgment entries, certified copies of documents, etc. Qualifications Minimum ...

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City of Gulfport

Deputy Court Clerk I

Gulfport, MS · On-site

$31K/yr

May perform duties as a cashier, collections, warrants, jail, or courtroom clerk. May perform duties associated with cash/surety bonds, appeals or expungements. Opens and verifies mail; scan into the ...

City of Gulfport

Deputy Court Clerk I

Gulfport, MS

$31K/yr

May perform duties as a cashier, collections, warrants, jail, or courtroom clerk. May perform duties associated with cash/surety bonds, appeals or expungements. Opens and verifies mail; scan into the ...

Hawaii DOT

Clerk IV - Kapolei, Oahu

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$3.4K/mo

Has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile ... To qualify for Clerk IV, you must possess at least two and one-half (2-1/2) years of work ...

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Clerk IV - Kapolei, Oahu

Kapolei, HI · On-site

$17.75 - $22.75/hr

Clerk IV, SR-10, Kapolei, Oahu Performs highly complex clerical work and/or supervises and ... Has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile ...

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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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Infographic showing various Jail Clerk job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 61% Full Time, 37% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,822 per year, or $19.6 per hour.

Police Department Clerk Full Time

Glendale, WI

Milwaukee, WI • On-site

$43K - $58K/yr

Full-time

Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Salary: $43,000.00 - $58,050.00 Annually
Location : Police Department, 5909 N Milwaukee River Parkway, Glendale, WI
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 10031
Department: Police Field Services
Opening Date: 05/08/2026
Career Description
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.
Duties/Responsiblities
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary.
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 matter 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.

Other
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
Paid Time Off (PTO) - Regular full-time employees receive Vacation time and Sick Time. Vacation time increases with years of service in accordance to the vacation schedule and is allocated accordingly on a annual basis.
Holiday - 11 paid holidays and 1 paid floating holiday
Wisconsin Retirement
All employees who work more than 1,200 hours a year are automatically enrolled in Wisconsin Retirement. The employee is responsible for 50% of the contribution. In 2026, 7.20% of the employee's salary is the contribution rate. This is deducted from each paycheck.
Life Insurance
New employees, not previously in WRS, are eligible for enrollment. The City pays for the basic plan.
Health Insurance
The City pays 88% of the lowest cost plan available under State Health Plan in the City's service area (Milwaukee County). No co-pay, No Deductible plan.
Dental Insurance
The employee may participate in dental insurance at their expense. Two programs are offered.
Retirees are eligible to continue their participation in the City's dental insurance program.
Deferred Compensation (457D)
The City offers three different plans for contributing to Deferred Compensation.
ICMA
North Shore
Wisconsin Deferred Compensation
Contributions are 100% paid by the employee
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Please identify the answer which best describes your level of education
  • High school degree or equivalent.
  • One year post high school education.
  • Associate's degree.
  • Three years post high school education.
  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • Advanced Degree (Master's, Law or Ph.D.).

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Do you currently posses a Wisconsin Drivers License?
  • Yes
  • No

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