3 a.m. to 3 p.m. – rotating schedule of days off. Will be working every other weekend.

The purpose of this classification is to perform specialized administrative and clerical work related to entering data for arrestees being booked into the jail, categorizing, organizing, storing, and returning inmate property, and reviewing/interpreting documentation for inmates being released from the Forsyth County Jail.

Reviews the database or calendar for scheduled releases, interprets court paperwork dictating when releases are to occur and lengths of sentencing, bond amounts or when no bond is available; processes scheduled releases; enters release data in the record management system; makes any necessary notations.

Provides information to public regarding posting bond; determines type of bond needed for an inmate’s release; answers questions regarding bond conditions, forms, fees, and related issues; collects fees and processes cash for bond fees, purge fees and other court associated monies during the release process.

Processes files of inmates being released on bond; completes bond forms; reviews applicable bond conditions with inmate; gathers appropriate signatures; utilizes the Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) system to complete checks for outstanding warrants or holds for inmates prior to release; submits files to supervisors for review.

Coordinates actual release of inmates; communicates with detention center security staff; reviews and submits appropriate forms and paperwork.

Processes a variety of documents associated with departmental operations; verifies completeness and accuracy of information; ensures compliance with established procedures; completes tasks within designated time; receives and reviews pre-booking forms, charging documents, warrants, transfer of custody forms or other documentation; prints and distributes documents; maintains records as required. May communicate with inmates to obtain and verify information.

Maintains assorted logs detailing daily activity, warrants, inmate activity, messages, facsimiles, and teletypes; and logs information into an automated system or records information manually into appropriate logs as appropriate.

Maintains departmental file system: compiles documentation; prepares and sets up files, sorts/organizes documents, and files documents in designated order; retrieves/replaces files; shreds/destroys confidential or obsolete documents; conducts records maintenance activities in compliance with guidelines governing record retention.

Provides administrative support to assist with inmate management: contacts other units or detention center security staff to notify when inmates need to be moved to other locations or to be released.

Attend meetings and in-service training as required to maintain knowledge of departmental operations, to promote improved job performance, and stay current with changing policies and procedures.

Processes mail for inmates; confiscates contraband mail and informs inmate of such; prepares contraband property for destruction; maintains security and integrity of inmate property; processes inmate property for storage; release and destruction; compiling inmate indigent packages (post cards, food items) for distribution weekly; receives and processes inmate clothing from family; catalogs and packages inmate property into a vacuum-sealed bag and places in storage; releases inmate property to family member or friend with proper release from inmate; sends correspondence to released inmate regarding property left at detention center; stores and makes available to inmate court clothing provided by family members; responds to inmate family member’s questions regarding inmate property; prepares abandoned inmate property to be delivered to the property and evidence section (Enforcement Division).

Enters, updates, and retrieves information into computerized booking system and record management system; enters inmate information, booking, and property details; researches warrant information, driver licenses and tags, criminal codes, citations, etc.; verifies accuracy of information; submits information to appropriate staff; ensures holds placed on transferred inmates for originating agency.

Answers non-emergency calls received on the main detention center switchboard: provides information, answers questions, takes messages, and/or transfers/connects calls to appropriate staff, department, extension, service, or agency; provides directions/referrals, answers routine complaints/concerns; relays information to appropriate officials; obtains information from callers and works to keep caller calm if needed.

Performs clerical support tasks, which may include making copies, sending/receiving faxes, locating telephone numbers and addresses, tracking court dates, or contacting magistrate court/judge as needed; performs housekeeping tasks.

Operates telephones, fax machines, shredders, a personal computer, general office equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, or other system software.

This classification is designed as a safety sensitive position, which is subject to random drug and alcohol testing and any other drug testing methods as stated in policies adopted by Forsyth County concerning drug and alcohol.

Oversees the work completed by the inmates in the inmate kitchen.

BENEFITS PROVIDED BY FORSYTH COUNTY TO FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES:

Personal Leave Accrual

Personal leave shall be accrued as follows:

0 - 4 Years - 20 days per year - 6.16 hours per pay period
5 - 14 Years - 25 days per year - 7.70 hours per pay period
15 Years - 30 days per year - 9.24 hours per pay period

Observed Holidays

New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving (2), and Christmas (2).

Medical Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers employees a choice of two medical plans offered by Aetna and a plan offered by Kaiser Permanente.

• Aetna Choice POS II - $2000 Individual Deductible (Basic Plan)
• Aetna Choice POS II - $1000 Individual Deductible (Plus Plan)
• Kaiser Permanente HMO- $0 Individual Deductible

Dental Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers two dental plans from Delta Dental:

• Base $1,000 Plan
• Buy-Up $1,500 Plan

Vision Insurance
The vision plan offered by Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is administered by Aetna and will offer office visit copays for exams, as well as copays for lenses, frames, and contacts.

Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognizes the importance of basic life insurance for all of its employees. The Board provides term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) protection for each full-time employee. This is a County-paid benefit.

Disability Insurance – Short Term and Long Term
100% paid by Forsyth County. Eligibility begins date of hire.

Short Term Disability – 60% of weekly earnings to a maximum of $1,000.00 a week. Eligibility begins 14 days after an accident or sickness and has a benefit period of 24 weeks.

Long Term Disability – 60% of monthly earnings to a maximum of $5,000.00 a month. Eligibility begins at 26 weeks to coordinate with the end of Short Term benefits and continues 24 months (Own Occupation).

Additional Life Insurance and AD&D
Rates vary based on amount of coverage selected. Additional life insurance may be purchased for employee, spouse, and children.

Retirement Plan (401K)

Fully vested at five years of employment – 20% graduated vesting annually. Eligible to begin contributions immediately upon hire.

Six Months through One Year of County Service
Forsyth County matches your contributions, dollar for dollar, up to 5% of your pay. That’s a 100% return on the first 5% of pay you save.
Years One through Five
Forsyth County “seeds” your account with 5% of your pay each year, and matches 100% of what you contribute, up to 5% of your pay.
Years 5 through 10
The County continues its automatic “seed” contribution of 5% of pay, matches up to the first 5% of pay that you contribute, then adds a 50% match up to the next 5%.
After 10 Years of Service
You continue to receive a 100% County match on the first 5% of pay you contribute, and 50% on the next 5% of pay you save. But now, the automatic contribution the County makes to “seed” your account each year increases to 7.5% of your pay.