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Salary : $48,651.20 - $66,872.00 Annually
Location : 801 Fairgrounds Road, Winnemucca, NV
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 00215
Department/Office: Sheriff's Office
Division: Detention Division
Opening Date: 07/13/2026
Description
Under general supervision, works within the Humboldt County Detention Center assisting sworn staff with clerical duties and functions. Duties include: answering telephone calls from other members in the criminal justice system as well as the general public; initiating, processing, filing and general communication and relaying information and paperwork to others within the criminal justice system; maintaining daily activity logs of all detention center activities; monitoring inmates via video surveillance for violent or self-destructive behavior; communication with detainees through an intercom system; soliciting and inputting data from detainees during intake, booking, or release process; accurately inventory and handling of inmate property and money during booking and release; monitoring and or controlling access to staff and inmate movements by use of electronic doors within the facility; related clerical duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This classification is distinguished by a fast-paced working environment requiring effective communication, multitasking, attention to detail, and organization skills to ensure accurate and effective maintenance of Detention Center records and communications. The difference between the Detention Center Control Room Operator and Detention Housing Operator is that the Detention Center Control Room Operator performs work inside the jail and reports to the Dispatch Supervisor and the Detention Housing Operator performs work outside the jail and reports to Detention Supervisor.
Examples of Duties
The duties listed below are examples of the work typically performed by employees in this class. An employee may be assigned all duties listed and may be assigned duties which are not listed below.

1. Answer incoming phone calls and provide adequate or necessary information to members of law enforcement, the court system, attorneys, and the public. Route phone calls to appropriate resource.
2. Computer-based logging of all Detention Center activity to include deputies and detainees.
3. Creating, updating, and maintaining detainee files and computer-based profiles. This will include verbal communication with law enforcement, members of the criminal justice system, and detainees.
4. Initiating communication and sharing documents with the Courts, District Attorney's Office and law enforcement personnel and others. This will include verbal, email, and faxed based communication to ensure a detainee's due process rights are maintained and remain in custody or are released as ordered.
5. Monitoring inmates via video surveillance system for criminal activity, violent, or self-destructive behavior. Issues are immediately reported to sworn staff to resolve.
6. Verbally communicate with detainees through an intercom system to address issues, questions, or problems. Address or report issues appropriately.
7. Verbally solicit required and necessary information from arrestees during the intake or booking process. Input the obtained information into a computer-based program.
8. Accurately inventory and record arrestee personal property to include cash money.
9. Prepare, update, and maintain inmate files and records.
10. Verbally communicate with detainees upon release to ensure required legal information is shared or served upon the inmate. Complete computer and paper files and records are accurately maintained and closed upon release.
11. Monitor door control panel and regulate access to interior doors to sworn staff, non-sworn staff, and detainees.
12. Complete reports and testify as a witness to criminal activity occurring within the detention center.
13. State Registration of criminal offenders.
14. Identify and report workplace safety issues.
15. Identify and report facility maintenance needs.
16. Related clerical or administrative duties as needed or assigned.

Typical Qualifications
Knowledge of:

• Basic office/detention center procedures.
• Operations, policies, and procedures of the department.
• Terms and acronyms commonly used in the assigned function.
• Laws, rules and regulations, computer software used by the department.
• Techniques for communicating with people.
• Record keeping and filing procedures.
• Use of reference material.

Ability to:

• Perform multiple functions in periods of intense activity.
• Communicate effectively with individuals from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds and cultures in normal and stressful situations.
• Read, comprehend and apply a variety of laws, regulations, training materials, operating procedures and policy and procedure manuals.
• Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.
• Compile data and maintain records.
• Evaluate situations and make sound judgments.
• Remain calm in stressful situations.
• Follow instructions in periods of intense activity.
• Use a variety of computer programs related to detention center activities.
• Perform data entry with sufficient speed and accuracy to perform the job effectively.
• Monitor equipment for long periods of time and identify potential problems.
• Identify alarms and respond to voice transmissions appropriately.
• Quickly make appropriate decisions in response to emergencies.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Special Requirements:

• Must submit and pass a fingerprint-based background check in accordance with the CJIS FBI Security Police and the State of Nevada Administrative Policies.
• Must pass a background investigation, including submitting a personal history statement and pass a Voice Stress Analysis (VSA) examination.
• Must be able to work in a confined space.
• Must be able to deal directly with the public in a detention center environment and tolerate exposure to noise, obscenity, and hostility.
• Must be willing to work shift work.
• Possession of a valid and current Nevada driver's license.

Experience and Training:
Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to gain the required knowledge and ability is:

• One (1) year of experience performing routine administrative office clerical duties, preferably in law enforcement.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Humboldt County is an Equal Employment Opportunity provider in the services it offers.
State and Local Income Tax

• The Constitution of the State of Nevada prohibits the taxation of income.

Retirement
Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) (1):

• Humboldt County, Nevada contributes 36.75% of an eligible Regular Member's salary for retirement.

Nevada Deferred Compensation Program (NDC):

• The NDC is voluntary retirement savings program for employees of the State of Nevada, NSHE and other local government employers.
• The program is designed to supplement other retirement savings and pensions.
• Contributions are made pre-tax and investment earnings are tax-deferred or you may invest on pre-tax (Roth) basis and your investment earnings will be tax free upon eligible withdrawal.
• Both types of deductions are made through payroll.

Insurance Coverage
Insurance Stipend:

• Humboldt County, Nevada provides a monthly insurance stipend to assist employees who elect to participate in any of the County offered insurance plans.
• The stipend for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 is $1,300.00 per month for Employee only, Employee and Spouse, and Employee and Child(ren) Health Plan Options and $2,000.00 per month for the Employee and Family Health Plan Option listed below.

Health Insurance Eligibility:

• Employees working 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health insurance coverage.
• Eligible employees as defined in the group health insurance plan are eligible to enroll in the group health insurance plan effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Dependents of employees, as defined in the current plan booklet, are also eligible for coverage under the insurance plan at the employee's expense.
• Employees must authorize a payroll deduction for the share of the health coverage premium to be paid by the employee.

Health Plan Options (Administered by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield):

1. Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
   1. Monthly coverage costs are:
      1. Employee only: $1,013.29.
      2. Employee and Spouse: $2,229.26.
      3. Employee and Child/Children: $1,823.95.
      4. Employee and Family: $3,141.24.
   2. The calendar year deductibles for this plan are:
      1. Individual In Network: $1,000.00.
      2. Individual Out of Network: $2,000.00.
      3. Family In Network: $2,000.00.
      4. Family Out of Network: $4,000.00.
   3. After deductible has been met, a coinsurance (2) of the following will be applied:
      1. In Network: 20%.
      2. Out of Network: 50%.
2. High-Deductible Plan with HSA
   1. Monthly coverage costs are:
      1. Employee only: $849.69.
      2. Employee and Spouse: $1,869.31.
      3. Employee and Child/Children: $1,529.44.
      4. Employee and Family: $2,634.06.
   2. The calendar year deductibles for this plan are:
      1. Individual In Network: $3,400.00,
      2. Individual Out of Network: $3,400.00.
      3. Family In Network: $6,800.00.
      4. Family Out of Network: $6,800.00.
   3. After deductible has been met, a coinsurance of the following will be applied:
      1. In Network: 0%.
      2. Out of Network: 30%.

Prescription Drug Insurance (Administered by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield):

1. Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
   1. Preferred Network Pharmacy
      1. Tier 1 - Typically Generic
         1. $10 copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (retail - 30-day supply)
         2. $25 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (home delivery - 90-day supply)
      2. Tier 2 - Typically Preferred Brand
         1. $30 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (retail - 30- day supply)
         2. $75 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (home delivery - 90-day supply)
      3. Tier 3 - Typically Non-Preferred Brand
         1. $45 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (retail - 30-day supply)
         2. $112 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (home delivery - 90-day supply)
   2. In-Network Pharmacy
      1. Tier 1 - Typically Generic
         1. $25 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply - (retail - 30-day supply)
         2. Home delivery - 90-day supply not covered
      2. Tier 2 - Typically Preferred Brand
         1. $55 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (retail - 30-day supply)
         2. Home delivery - 90-day supply not covered
      3. Tier 3 - Typically Non-Preferred Brand
         1. $85 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (retail - 30-day supply)
         2. Home delivery - 90-day supply not covered
   3. Out of Network Pharmacy
      1. All Prescriptions
         1. 50% coinsurance, deductible does not apply
         2. Home delivery - 90-day supply not covered.
2. High-Deductible Plan with HSA
   1. In-Network Pharmacy (No Preferred)
      1. 0% Coinsurance after deductible is met (retail and home delivery)
   2. Out of Network Pharmacy
      1. 30% Coinsurance after deductible is met (retail) and Not Covered (Home Delivery)

Dental Insurance Plan Options (Administered by Kansas City Life):

• High Plan
  1. Monthly coverage costs ae:
     1. Employee only: $57.89.
     2. Employee and Spouse: $102.56.
     3. Employee and Child/Children: $89.06.
     4. Employee and Family: $145.28.
  2. The calendar year deductibles for this plan are:
     1. $25 Annual deductible for basic and major services with a family maximum of $75.00.
     2. The deductible does not apply to preventative services.
  3. After deductible has been met, a coinsurance of the following will be applied for In and Out of Network:
     1. 20% Basic Services.
     2. 50% Major Services.
     3. 50% Orthodontic Services.
  4. Calendar Year Maximum per Person:
     1. Dental Maximum: $2,000.
     2. Orthodontic Maximum: $1,500.
• Low Plan
  1. Monthly coverage costs are:
     1. Employee only: $45.09.
     2. Employee and Spouse: $92.11.
     3. Employee and Child/Children: $80.40.
     4. Employee and Family: $130.45.
  2. The calendar year deductibles for this plan are:
     1. $50 Annual deductible for basic and major services with a family maximum of $150.00.
     2. The deductible does not apply to preventative services.
  3. After deductible has been met, a coinsurance of the following will be applied for In and Out of Network:
     1. 20% Basic Services.
     2. 50% Major Services.
     3. 50% Orthodontic Services.
  4. Calendar Year Max