Records and Booking Clerk (NB)

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Come and join our dedicated public safety team!

The Arlington County Sheriff''s Office is currently seeking a Records and Booking Clerk. This Clerk will work with uniformed Deputies in the booking or intake area of the Arlington County Detention Facility (ACDF) completing all functions necessary to commit an arrestee to jail. The employee will enter pertinent information into CJRMS (Criminal Justice Records Management System) regarding personal history, criminal charges and custody status of persons arrested or otherwise incarcerated.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; and
• Some experience in records management, data entry, administrative support, clerical operations, or a related field.

Substitution(s): Successful completion of college coursework from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Desirable Qualifications: Preference may be given to candidates that possess experience in one or more of the following areas;

• Processing inmate admissions, releases, court commitments, sentencing documents, correctional records, expungements, sealed records, retention requirements, and other court-directed records actions;
• Reviewing court orders, criminal case dispositions, sentence documentation, and legal records;
• Working with criminal justice information systems, automated databases, and electronic document management applications; and/or
• Handling confidential, restricted, or legally protected information.

Special Requirements

License/Certification: A state mandated Virginia Criminal Information Network certification is required for this position. Must possess or take course and pass a written examination within six (6) months of hire.

Employee Preferences Inventory (EPI): To be considered for this position, applicants must achieve a passing score on the online Employee Preferences Inventory (EPI) Assessment. Instructions will be sent to those applicants that do not have a valid score the day after the deadline of the recruitment. Please note the following:

• Scores are valid for one calendar year.
• You cannot retake the assessment until one year has passed since your last attempt.
• If you have completed the EPI within the past year, you do not need to retake it.
• If you have not taken the EPI during the past year, you will receive an email with instructions and a deadline for completing the assessment.
• Failure to complete the EPI by the deadline provided to you in email will disqualify you from this recruitment process.

Background Check: A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It will include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You will be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.

Candidates must successfully complete a character background investigation and a drug screening test. The background investigation is conducted by the Sheriff''s Office and includes a polygraph examination.

Bilingual: An assessment of verbal Spanish proficiency would be required before a candidate can be appointed to a bilingual position (English/Spanish). The incumbent in a bilingual position would receive the language pay premium on all hours worked and on paid leave hours.

Please complete each section of the application including the supplemental questions. Your responses to the supplemental questions are required because they provide us with specific information necessary to evaluate your qualifications for this position. These responses are considered part of the selection process. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please do not write "see resume" as a response to the questions. In accordance with § 19.2-392.15, applicants are not required to provide information regarding sealed arrests, charges, or convictions in response to any questions or inquiries during the hiring process.

Additional Information

Work hours: Hours consist of 12 hour fixed shifts (7am - 7pm), including flexibility to work weekends and holidays. Overtime is required when needed.

The official title of this position is Public Safety Records Assistant (NB)

This position is eligible for County government employee benefits that include health, dental, vacation and sick leave, commuter transportation subsidies, tuition reimbursement, as well as a generous retirement plan.

For more information on Arlington County's generous benefits and retirement plan, click here.

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Major Job Duties:

• Performing data entry for new arrest and maintaining updated information regarding inmate custody status;
• Advising public, attorneys, media, bondsmen, and other criminal justice agencies on custodial status, in accordance with Sheriff''s Office policy;
• Preparing inmate folders and filing information from the entire booking process:
• Preparing computer generated reports;
• Maintaining booking station logs;
• Tracking the detention facilities population numbers;
• Verifying status of active warrants in other jurisdictions, obtaining verification and logging criminal detainers;
• Providing updated court rosters for state records; and
• Entering data for inmates scheduled to serve sentences and reviewing files for accuracy.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.

Major Job Duties:

• Performing data entry for new arrest and maintaining updated information regarding inmate custody status;
• Advising public, attorneys, media, bondsmen, and other criminal justice agencies on custodial status, in accordance with Sheriff''s Office policy;
• Preparing inmate folders and filing information from the entire booking process:
• Preparing computer generated reports;
• Maintaining booking station logs;
• Tracking the detention facilities population numbers;
• Verifying status of active warrants in other jurisdictions, obtaining verification and logging criminal detainers;
• Providing updated court rosters for state records; and
• Entering data for inmates scheduled to serve sentences and reviewing files for accuracy.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.