JAIL PROCESSING ASSISTANT - SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT - Memphis, TN

Work under general supervision to perform difficult and responsible clerical work and duties in the areas of Intake, Release and Classification. Prepares inmate's paperwork as it relates to processing into or release from the jail system and ensures the legality of commitment or release.

SALARY:
Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education; or
Minimum Salary: $2,193.00 Monthly

EEOC CODE: 60
GRADE: 40

Minimum Qualifications

1. Two (2) years experience in appropriate clerical, bookkeeping, data processing or statistical experience; and
2. Graduation from an accredited high school or possess GED.
3. (PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED)

Special Requirements

1. Must be available to work shifts, weekends and holidays.
2. Must be able to work in a jail secured environment.
3. Must be able to pass criminal background check.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Performs intake responsibilities which include arrest ticket check to ensure vital information is included; takes fingerprints and photographs to identify and match repeat offenders with their records and identifications.
2. Assigns to first time offenders a new record and identification number and booking number; prepares armband for inmate by obtaining information from documents received.
3. Generates a verification sheet (Hit sheet) through the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS).
4. Reads and interprets criminal history checks to determine if inmates are wanted and require fugitive holds to be placed.
5. Performs a pre-assessment of inmate’s physical appearance to determine if they display immediate need for medical attention.
6. Enters information into the Jail Management System ensuring all required information is entered correctly.
7. Reviews, researches and interprets received legal documents generated by courts, federal, state and local agencies and compares them to information entered into JMS to ensure matching data.
8. Retrieves approved releases and ensures inmates are called down to be released in a timely manner. Generates a final release document through the Jail Management System (JMS).
9. Generates a list of inmates to be distributed to required staff to ensure inmates are released to proper authorities. Provides information to the staff assigned to the release area if time has expired.
10. Compiles all related information with the use of JMS, JSS and TOMIS and provides to assigned lead to review before the inmate is released.
11. Works with the Judicial Commission to ensure inmates are acceptable to enter into the jail system.
12. Maintains a log of each inmate booked in JMS, denied by the commissioner, transported to MMHI and adds on tickets.
13. Communicates with Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) coordinator pertaining to criminal history checks on inmates who are housed in the facility.
14. Communicates with post conviction agencies as necessary.
15. Prepares and maintains statistical reports which are given to the processing managers.
16. Performs other related responsibilities as required or directed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Knowledge of laws, ordinances, rules and regulations affecting the record keeping operations of a department and skill in applying them.
2. Ability to plan, organize and maintain an even flow of work.
3. Ability to maintain continuous mental alertness and reasoning ability.
4. Ability to spell, punctuate and use grammar correctly.
5. Ability to deal courteously with the public, co-workers, and inmates to resolve problem situations.
6. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Work Location
201 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38103

Shelby County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, national origin or handicap status

Shelby County Government participates in E-Verify

Equal Opportunity Employer
M/F/H/V

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Administrative Specialist I (Election Judge Recruiter), Grade 18 - Montgomery County Government - Gaithersburg, MD

Effective September 8, 2013, Salary will be $42,283 - $69,728.

This employee will report to the Election Judge Recruiting and Training Coordinator of the Board of Elections and work closely with the Outreach Coordinator. This position is one of two full-time Election Judge recruiters who are responsible for identifying, recruiting, scheduling and evaluating the performance of approximately 4,000 registered voters who serve at polling places during early voting and on Election Day. Will work with team lead to identify staffing needs at early voting sites and at polling places on Election Day; recruit prospective Election Judges in person and by telephone and email for designated positions at voting locations; ensure partisan diversity and balance and recruit multilingual workers for each voting location; plan and represent the Board of Elections at outreach events; schedule prospective Election Judges for training; enter and evaluate performance data and provide status reports. Position provides support, training, and mentoring to temporary recruitment employees during the peak recruitment season for each election and must work cooperatively as a member of a team. Must have high-level organizational skills and attention to detail and demonstrate a high level of professional responsibility and accountability; follow procedures for document and electronic file management; interpret laws, regulations and agency needs relating to staffing at voting locations; handle personal and confidential information appropriately and in accordance with agency directives; be proficient in writing, proofreading, and copy editing; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; prepare and present accurate and effective reports and charts using multiple computer application; manage and resolve conflict; deal tactfully, effectively, and equitably with people; and be comfortable approaching others and making cold calls.

The employee must be available for work at the Board of Elections office in Gaithersburg during regular office hours, 5 days a week from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and during months surrounding elections be available to work a schedule of extended hours including significant overtime. The successful candidate must have access to own transportation to travel frequently to work assignments at locations across the county. The successful candidate must be a registered voter in Maryland or must register to vote in Maryland prior to the date of hire and must successfully complete a background check.

Additional Employment Information

Montgomery County Government is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email to special.accommodations@montgomerycountymd.gov . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, please refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference .

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: One (1) year of professional administrative experience related to elections, volunteer management, event management, and/or marketing.

Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Preferred Criteria

Resume must include information specific to the preferred criteria listed below. Make sure that your resume references your knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to the preferred criteria. Ideally, the preferred criteria should be addressed in a separate section in your resume. The system only allows for one document to be submitted so your preferred criteria must be part of the resume.

1. Experience using methods, principles and techniques associated with recruiting individuals to serve at the polls for elections.

2. Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships, working in a team, and communicating with colleagues and the public.

3. Experience with cultural diversity, reaching out and initiating contact with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.

4. Experience multitasking and prioritizing work under tight deadlines and changing business needs.

5. Experience with Microsoft Office, scanning and database software, web applications, social media, and/or other technological resources.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

All applicants will be reviewed by OHR to determine whether or not they meet minimum qualifications for the position. All applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be reviewed and rated by subject matter experts based on the Preferred Criteria. Based on the results of Preferred Criteria evaluation, applicants will be rated and placed on the Eligible List as either "Qualified" or "Well Qualified." The highest rated applicants will be placed on the Eligible List and may be considered for interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are same grade or higher will be placed on Eligible List as a "Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview. Note: In the event there are 5 or less minimally qualified candidates, all will be placed on the Eligible List as Qualified and will be interviewed.

Minimum Salary

40952

Maximum Salary

67533

Currency

USD

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DAY CARE CENTER TEACHER II - Fairfax County Government - Fairfax, VA

Plans and implements daily activities and curriculum for children ages 3 to 5 years who are enrolled in the Head Start Program at Greater Mount Vernon Community Head Start in Alexandria, Virginia. Ensures that program activities conform to Head Start Performance Standards and Creative Curriculum. Ensures the health, safety, and development of the children in the classrooms, as well as prepares children for school. Serves as supervisor to Day Care Center Teacher I, aides, substitutes, interns, and volunteers. Develops lesson plans and writes individualized educational plans for each child. Communicates with parents through home visits and scheduled parent teacher conferences. Records notes and anecdotal data, assesses children, and maintains files.

Minimum

Qualifications:
Education, experience and training equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in a child-related field such as, but not limited to early childhood or elementary education, nursing, recreation, or a related field.

Special

Requirements:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a check of the Child Protective Services Registry, and a TB test to the satisfaction of the employer. The appointee is also required to have completed a physical examination within the past 12 months.

Preferred

Qualifications:
Four-year degree in early childhood education or related field; Head Start experience; preschool experience; and bilingual in English and a second language.

Selection

Procedure:
Panel interview

Note:
This is a grant funded position. It is anticipated that funding will be renewed on an annual basis.
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