detentions processing technician resume example

Inspects work area to insure all necessary forms, materials and departmental policy examples are stocked and available.
Reviews detainees intake forms and other documents received from arresting officers. Begins booking process by carefully reviewing and verifying any information into the computer system using a variety of data screens. Verifies basic information on inmate such as name, physical description, and address. Interviews detainees or inmates to acquire or confirm necessary information. Records and prints a copy of form and obtains inmate signature acknowledging accuracy of basic information.
Maintains professionalism and communicate effectively and consistently with citizens from a variety of cultures, races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientation and/or socio-economic backgrounds.
Communicates with inmates or detainees who may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, maybe emotionally upset, disturbed or otherwise uncooperative. Provides detainees, inmates or visitors with clear verbal instructions to direct movement or provide information.
Responds to questions from visitors, inmates or detainees appropriately in
accordance with policy. Conducts searches of electronic databases to research records on previous criminal conviction history, arrests or warrants. Updates electronic or manual records as needed to maintain accurate information needed by courts, law enforcement staff and the Office of the District Attorney staff. Follows established procedures and uses appropriate computer and record keeping codes to record all information in manual electronic records. Uses sound professional judgment and common sense in situations that require decisions on transfer, movement, release or retention of inmates. Diligently follow guidelines of legal jurisdiction, court mandates and departmental policy in processing the release of inmates.
Applies good judgment and knowledge of applicable statutes while mathematically computing the amounts of time served and dates of release according to established formulas. Follows established department policy and procedures, State and Federal laws when processing inmates for releases, such as time served. Creates new manual file jackets or updates existing jackets to record all changes in status of an inmate such as transfer, court, release or change in charges. Pulls manual file jacket when assigned for use in the court update and transfer process. Maintains accurate manual or electronic notes and documentation. Follows established departmental policy on review of documents and records for accuracy.
Exchanges information as needed with law enforcement representatives, court personnel, attorneys and members of the public in accordance with departmental policy and within the limits of established guidelines.
Documents items of small personal property received from inmates at time of booking. Places property in envelopes marked for identification purposes for storage. Enters information regarding small property storage into records. Observes and assesses situations in and around booking area on an ongoing basis, paying special attention to any health, safety or emergency situation. Takes appropriate action to prevent or resolve any potential problems or safety issues. Provides responsive, high quality service to County employees, representatives of outside agencies and members of the public by providing accurate, complete and
up-to-date information, in a courteous, efficient and timely manner.
Check and compare names and numbers, file alphabetically and numerically, use computer, charts and schedules, communicate with inebriated, uncooperative and/or emotional disturbed persons, explain procedures and documents to others, communicate effectively orally and in writing. At time get assigned as Lead.