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About us

The York County Sheriff’s Office is located in York County, South Carolina. We are a continually growing community, just 15 minutes south of Charlotte, North Carolina. Being perfectly located in the foothills of South Carolina, just a couple hours from either the mountains or the beach, has brought people here from all over the country to make this their home. As the population of York County grows, we at the York County Sheriff’s Office, Detention Division are looking for people to help us grow with it. The Detention Center is located at the Moss Justice Center and is an 821-bed direct supervision facility that opened in March of 1995. We are charged with holding individuals who have been arrested by various law enforcement agencies in York County and held until they post bond or are ordered released by a court or transferred to a state institution after court sentencing. The Detention Center also houses inmates for the U.S. Marshal Service and Immigration and Customs Enforcement under an agreement that provides compensation to the county. We are committed to the operation of a facility that will meet state standards and for the preservation of basic human rights of the inmate population by the Constitution of the United States of America.
To learn more about this position, please refer to our website: Detention Employment Opportunities | York County Sheriffs, SC (civicplus.com)

About our opportunity

We invite you to apply to join our team as a full-time, non-exempt Booking Clerk within the York County Sheriff’s Office Detention division. The purpose of this position is to maintain and ensure the security, confidentiality and accuracy of all inmate records in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Full Salary Range: $17.45 - $27.04 per hour. Salary is dependent on experience and education.


Benefits: participation in SCRS: Retirement System through PEBA (SCRS: scrs_handbook.pdf (Download PDF reader) ), comprehensive medical benefits including dental, vision through PEBA (benefits_options_2023.pdf (sc.gov) (Download PDF reader)), vacation leave, sick leave, longevity pay, eleven paid holidays plus three optional days/floating holidays. Other benefits: uniforms, annual clothing allowance for non-uniformed officers, all duty gear, and equipment is issued and paid for by the York County Sheriff’s Office Detention Division.

Work Schedule: Booking Clerk will be required to work twelve-hour shifts to include holiday and weekend shifts. Currently, the day shift runs from 6 AM to 6 PM and the night shift from 6 PM to 6 AM. Generally, a Booking Clerk averages fifteen workdays per month.
This position is a twelve-hour rotating shift. For example:

• Week 1 - Monday - Work
  
• Tuesday - Work
  
• Wednesday Off
  
• Thursday - Off
  
• Friday - Work
  
• Saturday - Work
  
• Sunday - Work
  
• The following week, the work schedule would be the opposite.
  

If you wish to find out more about a career at the York County Detention Center, email Sgt. Hewitt at Michael.Hewitt@yorkcountygov.com

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Accurately and efficiently performs data entry into the computerized jail management system and logs all required information about a person's background, appearance, and reason for incarceration.
• Records information on all individuals who enter and exit the facility each day.
• Processes the intake and booking of all inmates; enters personal information and criminal charges for arrestees; runs inmate’s criminal history record information (NCIC); generates hit confirmation requests and places locates for wanted or missing subjects as appropriate; notifies classification staff of all hits where an extradition will be executed; and performs checks on active warrant files during booking process and notifies warrant agencies of an inmate’s custody.
• Updates charges in inmate’s records after bond hearings are completed.
• Performs general clerical work, including compiling information and statistics for reports, preparing reports and records, maintaining logs, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents; performs all updates on inmate’s records as appropriate.
• Maintains databases, spreadsheets and general computer reports as requested.
• Answers telephone calls from the public and provides information about inmates as well as communicates with law enforcement personnel, probation and parole officers, court personnel, attorneys, and other governmental entities.
• Responds to these requests for information in a professional and courteous manner and only releases information as authorized.
• Performs primary screening of inmates for medical problems requiring immediate attention; performs primary classification to determine an inmate’s risk factors; provides screening for Prison Rape Elimination Act and forwards appropriate information as required by established policies and procedures; secures inmates’ property and monies.
• Performs related work as assigned.

About you

Education and Experience:

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• A valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history is preferred.
• Must successfully complete NCIC Security and Awareness Training Course.
• May require additional professional or technical certifications as deemed necessary by management.

NOTE: All training will be provided while on the job. The ability to obtain the certifications are required within the first year of employment.

Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.

Physical Demands / Work Environment / Disclaimer

Physical Demands:
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable Work Hazards (Work Environment):
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to:

• Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
• Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
• Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.
• Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.
• Traffic; Moving machinery.
• Electrical shock; Heights.
• Radiation; Disease/pathogens.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance:
York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Standard Clauses:
May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.