Clerk - Correctional Facility
Salary
$21.32 - $24.44 Hourly
Location
Beaumont, TX
Job Type
Full-Time
Department
Sheriffs Office
Opening Date
06/05/2026
Closing Date
6/19/2026 4:30 PM Central
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Description
Summary: Under general supervision, performs support for the Jefferson County Correctional Facility. Also performs clerical duties and support for the assigned county department.
Duties & Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions: Prepare monthly and weekly reports for correctional facility inspections and data entry into required databases. Conduct new hire orientation relating to correctional facility specific paperwork and procedures, import and export employee information into Access system, and maintain/file/scan records. Organizing and ordering office supplies for correctional facility. Calculate required inventory for facility and assist with inmate transport/travel reports.
Other Job Functions: Performs other job-related duties as directed.
NOTE: The above describes the general nature and level of work being performed by employees holding this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required nor are all duties listed necessarily performed by any one employee so classified.
Education & Experience
Education & Experience: High school diploma or GED; Clerical experience recommended.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Equipment Used: Personal computer, adding machine/calculator, other general office equipment as needed.
Education & Experience: High school diploma or GED; Clerical experience recommended.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Strong verbal and written communication skills; computer skills including word processing; excellent interpersonal skills in order to interact and cooperate with co-workers and deal effectively with law enforcement agencies, and the general public. Must be able to type 30 wpm.
Work Situations/Demands/Efforts: Work requires organizing; prioritizing; accuracy with attention to detail; flexibility to accommodate a variety of assignments; meeting deadlines; patience in dealing with the public; working as part of a group; performing routine, repetitive duties; working in a high-volume environment. Schedule may vary due to work assignments.
Working Conditions: Work is performed primarily in a secured correctional facility. Work can be sedentary, requires working alone in some instances and includes repetitive duties.
We offer a complete benefits package to all full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, prescription drug coverage, Employee Assistance Program, holidays, vacation, sick leave, and personal leave, and use of the Employee Health Clinic.
For more information, please visit our benefits page at https://co.jefferson.tx.us/riskman/Benefits
Employer Jefferson County (TX)
Department Sheriffs Office Address 5030 US-69
Beaumont, Texas, 77705
Phone (409) 726-2521