CORRECTIONS CLERK 015-26

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CORRECTIONS CLERK Union Affiliation: Kalamazoo County Sheriffs Deputies Association (KCSDA), an affiliate of the Police Officers Association of Michigan (POAM)

GENERAL SUMMARY

This position provides clerical support within the Kalamazoo County Jail, a 24-hour physically secure criminal justice facility. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Data entry and processing
• Access to scheduling
• Interdepartmental communication
• Intra-agency communication
• Communications with the public
• Phone correspondence
• Property collection
• Inventory
• Camera monitoring
• Inmate correspondence
• Building access control
• Emergency communications
• Court document interpretation

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process the intake and release of residents into and out of the Kalamazoo County Jail.
• Inventory property of residents and accurately document all belongings.
• Schedule meetings with interdisciplinary partners, law enforcement agencies, courts, parole & probation, and mental health providers.
• Monitor audio visual systems to ensure security and safety, and effective communication with staff, visitors, and residents.
• Answer incoming calls, provide information, or direct callers to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain and update various records and information systems.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Two (2) additional years of college coursework is desired.
• Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in criminal justice, law enforcement, or the legal field.
• Previous experience in customer service and/or data entry is preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

INELIGIBILITY

• An individual with any of the following is ineligible for consideration for employment:
• A felony conviction
• A pending felony or misdemeanor charge
• Domestic violence conviction
• Any outstanding warrant

The County offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision coverage
• Employer-funded defined contribution retirement plan
• Life & Disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet insurance
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Overtime

To view the collective bargaining agreement, visit https://www.kalcounty.gov/375/Sheriffs-Office and click on Current Contract under Deputies Association.

VETERANS are encouraged to apply. Please provide your joint services transcript with your application.

Pay Scale: D-13 Full-Time - Shift varies Position: 11009011 Code: 26015-1 Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL Job Family: ADMINISTRATIVE CLERICAL Posting Start: 02/20/2026 Posting End: 12/31/1999 Details: Benefits Information Hourly Rate Range: $20.00-$20.60