Are you passionate about numbers and the impact they can make? Do you thrive in a structured environment where accuracy, integrity, and collaboration matter? If you answered YES, the Wake County Sheriffs Office is looking for a Detention Finance Technician who wants more than just a job - were looking for someone who wants to contribute to a team that values expertise, growth, and meaningful results.
In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial processes for residents within a detention facility. You will handle tasks such as:
• Accounting • Invoicing • Financial reporting • Performing audits of supporting documents • Performing related technical activities in the accounting cycle • Inventory • Storing • Maintaining and returning all incarcerated residents property • Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and policies • Maintaining accurate financial records • Providing financial analysis and recommendations to management
Essential Functions:
Inventory and store clothing and other property belonging to residents and decide the proper description of the items being stored.
Return clothing and other belongings to residents, verify that all items are returned to residents before they leave the facility, and ensure residents receive the correct items.
Count money for incoming arrestees and deposit into the correct trust account and bank.
Calculate the amount of money an arrestee has and issue a receipt for the correct amount.
Determine whether items such as checks can be deposited or must be held or safe keeping.
Ensure all funds and items held for safe keeping are returned to the correct person.
Determine that the money you return is returned to the proper resident.
Record all property taken in during Arrest Processing and ensure that the items are filed alphabetically in the correct cabinet and securely stored until the resident is released or processed by property staff.
Release property and/or money to a designated person as requested by the resident.
Determine where the property is located or if the money is permitted to be released and obtain verbal authorization from the resident to release belongings or money by verifying the designated person with the resident.
Count and balance the cash drawer at the release post.
Calculate how much money needs to be deposited at the intake post.
Prepare bank deposits and ensure correct information is written on the deposit slip.
Ensure accuracy of daily work before turning it in at the end of the shift.
Determine that all receipts and money totals are correct.
Decide if all needed information has been documented, such as discrepancies.
Determine if all paperwork has been signed by the correct resident and that all property bins have been released.
Prepare deposits for pickup by courier process mail credits and third-party vendor deposits.
Issue checks for account credits as well as charge postage.
Complete shift tasks, including stocking, organizing, and light cleaning.
Prepare and deliver items to persons incarcerated inside the facility, such as property, safety, and hygiene supplies.
Audit various reports as needed.
Complete various administrative duties as required.