Job Description
The Sheriff Processing Associate I is the entry-level position in the Sheriff Processing series and provides essential clerical and administrative support to the Sheriff’s Department. Responsibilities include performing receptionist, typing, data entry, and filing duties related to processing inmates into and out of the detention facility, assisting crime victims, and handling court-related documentation.
Essential Duties
- Processing and interpreting court documents. Interviewing inmates to ensure they are processed into and released from the detention center. Scheduling inmates for court appearances and transfers.
- Processing basic forms by reviewing for proper signature, ensuring fields are completed, verifying standard or basic data, and collecting fees. Processing property and bonding company bonds when appropriate.
- Performing receptionist duties such as greeting and assisting customers, answering and directing phone calls, taking messages, and maintaining department and County phone numbers.
- Performing basic office duties, such as copying, filing, faxing, typing standard documents, preparing, sorting, and distributing mail, entering data, and running basic or standard reports.
- Maintaining paper and electronic logs, forms, files, and other documents, preparing items for storage or destruction, and assisting in maintaining the security and confidentiality of applicable information.
- Assisting departments, external customers, and outside agencies concerning the status of inmates and/or court documents. Assisting with Georgia Crime Information Center and the National Crime Information Center (GCIC/NCIC) research and inspecting incoming mail and packages for contraband.
- Performing other duties of a similar nature or level.
Other Job Requirements/Information
- Pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing.
- Public safety background which may include motor vehicle & criminal histories, and fingerprinting.
- May require on-call rotation and emergency after hours, weekends, and/or holidays.
Grade
The grade for this position is A132. Salary will be dependent on education and experience.
Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- One year of customer service experience preferably in a detention center and/or jail
- An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.
- Must obtain a Notary Public and GCIC/NCIC certification within one year of employment
Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications
Company Description
Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more
Careers with impact
Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.
Exceptional benefits
Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual’s total compensation.
World-class community
More than a million residents make up Gwinnett’s diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.
Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!
Atlanta’s Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!
Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!
Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.
Values
Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.
Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.
Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.
Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.