Job Description

Posting number: 2026-00151

Department: Jail

Job classification: Detention Intake Specialist I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Corrections

Summary

This position is responsible for the collection, verification, data entry and records of inmate information necessary to record all commitments of persons delivered to the custody of the Madison County Jail.

Examples of duties

(All duties listed may not be included in any one position nor does the list include all tasks found in a position of this class.)

• Provides computer entry requirements and understands how to process court paperwork, warrants, and new charges into the Jail Management System.
• Obtains and delivers confidential information which must be held in the strictest confidence.
• Performs other Booking and Release duties as assigned.
• Answers telephone, performs data entry, and operates standard office machines and appliances, including computers.
• Maintains various types of records, files and performs incidental clerical assignments such as filing, etc.
• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to Graduation from a standard high school; 1-3 years experience in responsible clerical work or other related fields.
• Incumbent must learn and become proficient in the Jail Management System.

Classification will commensurate based on years of experience:

• Detention Intake Specialist I - 0 to 5 years of experience
• Detention Intake Specialist II - 5 to 10 years of experience
• Detention Intake Specialist III - 10+ years of experience

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability

• Skill in the operation of computers, modern office practices and procedures, able to multi-task and be detail-oriented.
• Skill in the operation of common office appliances, including computer word processing and data entry.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions as required; must have the ability to remain alert and calm.
• Ability to accurately maintain simple clerical records;
• Ability to write legibly as required; ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to learn assigned clerical tasks readily.
• Must possess a level of fitness equal to the requirements of the Corrections Academy and be able to continue a fitness program to ward off fatigue, stress, and health problems attributed to not maintaining good health practices.

Supplemental information

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in the jail and will have daily contact with inmates in the Booking and Release areas.
• This contact will be face-to-face, but there will be no actual physical contact with inmates due to separation by a counter.
• Work is essentially sedentary with occasional walking, standing, bending, and carrying items less than 25 pounds such as books, papers, office supplies, and file folders.
• Work requires the physical ability to sit in confined seating for extended periods of time and operate a computer keyboard.
• The incumbent will be required to attend the Corrections Academy and certain aspects of self-defense and self-protection.
• During the Corrections Academy, the incumbent will be required to complete a modified physical training program.

To be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the employment application in full.

Madison County is a drug-free workplace and conducts drug and alcohol testing.

Madison County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.