Clerical Technician 3 - Corrections (Northampton County Jail)

Clerical Technician 3 - Corrections (Northampton County Jail)

Salary

$34,987.00 - $49,781.00 Annually

Location

Northampton County Jail, 666 Walnut Street, Easton, PA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

2026-00306E

Department

Corrections

Division

Corrections

Opening Date

09/04/2026

Closing Date

9/18/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

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Application Requirements

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must successfully submit a completed application prior to the posting deadline. Applications submitted with incomplete or missing education and/or work experience sections will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed. These applicants will be disqualified from consideration. The attachment of a resume to the application does not fulfill this requirement and will not prevent incomplete applications from being rejected. Education and work experience fields must be completed, regardless of the presence of an attached resume.

Once the posting closes, all applications will be reviewed. The information provided on the application will be utilized to determine whether or not each applicant meets the Minimum Requirements for this position as noted in the Job Description. We encourage all applicants to provide a comprehensive, concise history of their education, certification, licensing, and employment history. Please read the Minimum Requirements thoroughly and then demonstrate that you meet these requirements on your application.

For questions regarding this posting, please contact Sherry Christman, Human Resources Analyst at schristman@norcopa.gov or 610-829-6382.

Equal Employment Opportunities - It is the policy of Northampton County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability, or any other status protected by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state, federal, or local law.

Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Clerical Technician 3 - Corrections position performs advanced clerical work with responsibility for the performance of procedural tasks in the area of specialization. Work includes or may include carrying out involved, multi-step procedures usually requiring gathering and/or verifying information, comparing against established standards, and determining conformance to requirements and/or further action needed.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

This position reports directly to the Corrections Coordinator or Administrator in the assigned department.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

This position is not responsible for the supervision of other employees or functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION

Answers incoming phone calls and assists the caller or forwards to the proper department when needed.

Answers general inquiries from other County departments or other correctional facilities.

Receives and processes incoming correspondence. Refers to next level staff for further review or processing if necessary.

Checks incoming correspondence for completeness of information required. Enters information into the appropriate database and forwards or notifies other staff and/or supervisors.

Creates files and maintains filing system of inmate records and other records in alphabetic, chronological, numeric, or other basis. Pulls and reviews files and refers to the appropriate worker or supervisor when action is required. Retrieves requested materials from files.

Runs daily reports concerning the function of the specific department.

Maintains daily lists of activities to ensure proper documentation received when needed.

Maintains records and logs containing various information and produces reports when needed.

Works with other County departments or other correctional facilities to accomplish scheduling of inmate evaluations or other corrections-related tasks.

Coordinates with security staff to have inmates present for appointments.

Maintains confidentiality of inmates' personal information, including HIPPA protected information.

Enters jail generated paperwork into the jail management system.

Enters inmate evaluation results into the jail management system and refers cases for follow-up when needed.

Processes inmate payroll for Work Release.

Makes bank deposits when necessary.

Records financial information and provides reports monthly and annually.

Schedules, organizes, and notifies parties of meetings, conference, hearings, and similar activities.

Assists other staff members as needed.

• An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority, but may not perform all, of the duties listed in this job description. Conversely, minor level duties performed on the job may not be listed. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Completion of a High School, or general equivalency diploma; AND

At least one (1) year of full-time, professional general clerical work experience.

Must maintain annual certifications in First Aid, CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) and AED (Automated External Defibrillation).

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: As a post-offer, prerequisite for appointment, appointees must pass a criminal history check.

URINE DRUG SCREEN - As a post-offer, prerequisite for appointment, appointees must pass a urine drug screen.

Employees assigned to this title will be required to submit to a Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Clearance at least every three (3) years, per PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act). Employees will be required to stay aware and adhere to PREA regulations and understand the circumstances of said Federal regulations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of clerical practices and procedures commonly employed in corrections.

Knowledge in clerical accounting methods and techniques used in maintaining established accounts, posting and balancing transactions, and compiling reports.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to navigate through the jail management system.

Knowledge of County government processes and government terminology.

Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures.

Ability to interpret court documents and schedule court ordered evaluations or determine where to refer for action.

Ability to enter data into the jail management system efficiently and accurately.

Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.

Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions to perform duties as assigned.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English to perform the duties of this position.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials and representatives of other agencies, prisoners, associates, and the public.

Ability to prepare, edit, and maintain accurate documents, reports, records, files, and materials.

Ability to read, understand, and interpret technical materials concerning corrections and the criminal justice system.

Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks in order to complete assignments and meet deadlines.

Ability to handle confidential information in an effective and discreet manner.

Ability to understand and implement inmate payroll practices.

Ability to maintain accounting records and produce reports as requested.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Personal computer (including Microsoft Office applications and other specialized software), telephone, calculator, portable radio, copy machine, fax machine, scanner, and first aid equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to thirty-five (35) pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and is exposed to normal indoor dust/dirt.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and inmates under supervision may be in the same area as the employee.

FLSA STATUS: FLSA NON-EXEMPT (ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME)

DESIGNATION: CAREER SERVICE

PAY GRADE: RU/GR15

UNION STATUS: AFSCME RESIDUAL NON-PROFESSIONAL UNIT

Updated July 2025

Full-time employees of the County of Northampton are afforded a package of benefits which includes the following:

Medical Insurance

Vision and Prescription

Dental

Life Insurance

Retirement

I. Medical Insurance

Coverage begins for the employee the first of the month following full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Cost to the employee to participate in the plans varies by the coverage selection and number of dependents; and may be subject to collective bargaining, if a union member. The employee may also elect to opt out of the Countys medical insurance if proof of coverage through the spouses employer is provided. Under this arrangement, the employee is provided with an annual $1,500.00 opt out payment.

II. Vision and Prescription

Coverage begins for the employee the first of the month following full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Copayments may vary, subject to collective bargaining, if a union member. Coverage under the vision plan varies and depends upon the employees choice of doctor and frame selection.

III. Dental Coverage

Coverage begins for the employee the first of the month following full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Copayments may vary, subject to collective bargaining, if a union member.

IV. Life Insurance

A life insurance policy is afforded to full-time employees beginning on the first day of employment, unless specified differently in a collective bargaining agreement. It remains in effect as long as the employee is actively employed and terminates upon resignation or retirement. $20,000 is afforded to all eligible employees.

V. Retirement

All full-time employees and part-time employees working more than 1000 hours per year qualify for County of Northampton retirement benefits, in which employees must contribute 5% of their earnings, and employees may choose to add additional voluntary contributions, not to exceed an additional 10%. Additionally, employees may participate in an optional deferred compensation plan [457(b)] which may provide present tax advantages and future retirement savings. Such arrangements are made directly with the providers and the County will administer payroll deductions only.

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the applicant screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

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Current Northampton County employees MUST detail ALL County work experience on their application. Failure to include correct work history and employment dates will result in the rejection of your application. If you need assistance with this information, please reach out to the Human Resources department BEFORE submitting your application. Please select "yes" to confirm your understanding of this requirement. If you are not a current County employee, please select "no".

• Yes
• No

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Do you have at least one (1) year of general clerical work experience in an office environment? If yes, your work history section must reflect this experience to qualify.

• Yes
• No

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The Clerical Technician 3 - Corrections position is part of the AFSCME Residual Union, and starting salary is dictated by the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The starting salary for this position is $16.82 per hour ($34,987 annually) and is non-negotiable. Please choose "yes" to indicate your understanding of the starting wage, and that this is non-negotiable.

• Yes
• No

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I acknowledge that I have read the Required Minimum Qualifications of the job description and understand that I will be required to successfully pass a background investigation and urine drug screen. In addition, employees in this job title will be required to submit to a Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Clearance at least every three (3) years, per PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act). Employees are required to stay aware of and adhere to PREA regulations and understand the circumstances of said Federal regulations.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Northampton County

Address Human Resources Department

669 Washington Street

Easton, Pennsylvania, 18042

Phone 610-829-6382

Website http://www.norcopa.gov