INMATE SERVICES WORKER I
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Job Description
GENERAL OVERVIEW
Under general supervision, provides required services determined by the Ohio Jail Minimum Standards for the inmates housed at the Summit County Jail. Coordinates inmate visitation, inmate programming, releases inmate property, distributes commissary, monitors inmates during gym activity, and processes inmate mail.
QUALIFICATIONS
Completion of secondary education, supplemented by coursework in social work, psychology, or a related field, plus one (1) year of social service work. Any combination of training or work experience that indicates possession of the skills, knowledge, and abilities listed above.
JOB DUTIES:
Greets and registers inmate visitors. Verifies visitor information.
Monitors visits through the video visitation system. Ensures visitation procedures are followed.
Schedules Attorneys for contact visits, maintains an up-to-date contact room schedule
Receives, searches, and processes inmate property.
Processes the inmate's personal property to be released.
Ensures all documents are accurate prior to the release of property.
Prepares the necessary documents and reports on released property.
Authorizes incoming property and records on the jail computer system.
Maintains personal property sheets and records on inmates' property.
Unloads the commissary at the loading dock of the Jail.
Distributes and verifies commissary to the inmates. Obtains the inmate's signature on the receipt for the commissary items they have received.
Distributes Secure Pack to inmates. Obtains signature on receipt for items they received.
Receives, searches, and processes inmate mail.
Returns inmate mail to sender if contraband is found.
Delivers and collects all mail.
Verify inmates eligibility for indigent kits, assemble and distribute kits
Deliver indigent inmate clothing, complete and file proper paperwork for indigent clothing including having inmates sign for the clothing
Monitors programs for inmates, including but not limited to Bible study, Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, etc.
Prepared and maintains reports on program activities.
Instructs and supervises inmates in recreational activities.
Maintains records on recreational activities.
Receives phone calls and answer questions regarding inmates at the jail.
Processes and answers inmates indigent KITES through the electronic KITE system.
Prepare and maintain statistical information on inmates.
Stock inmate vending machines.
Performs other related duties as required.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Obtain, verify, and explain information.
Analyze and solve problems of an interpersonal nature.
Ability to move and lift items.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, in working with clients in person and on the telephone.
Operate the computer and keyboard.
Knowledge of Word, Outlook, Jail Management, and KITE systems.
Ability to utilize video visitation equipment.
Ability to work in extreme hot or cold weather
Ability to walk up and down stairs
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL POSTING
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
OFF DAYS: Saturday & Sunday
Work Location: 205 East Crosier St., Akron, Ohio 44311
Pre-Employment Testing: Pre-Employment Drug Screen and Criminal Background Check
Position : 314408008
Code : 20263100-14
Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Group : SHERIFF 12
Posting Start : 06/05/2026
Posting End : 06/12/2026
Details : Join Your Future!
MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $20.64
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