What are the responsibilities and job description for the Booking Officer position at Center for Digital Governmtent?
Position Description
This position announcement will be used to fill full-time, permanent, safety sensitive Booking Officer vacancies in the Department of Detention Facilities with Anne Arundel County Government.
Booking Officers work out of the Central Holding and Processing Center located at the Jennifer Road Detention Center.
This is a responsible public safety support position in the Anne Arundel County Department of Detention Facilities' Central Holding and Processing Center responding to citizen inquiries and processing detained, arrested persons.
NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK
Work involves responsibility for the processing of arrested persons for the purpose of establishing a record or file in the County and or State database system. Work includes fingerprinting, and photographing arrested persons; preparing necessary arrest and related records; and providing information to the public. Work is performed independently within established policies, rules, and regulations, and is reviewed by a ranking supervisor through observation, review of records, and results obtained.
Employees in this class are assigned to day, evening, night or rotating shifts at a Central Holding and Processing Center. Employees are subject to call in on a 24-hour basis during emergencies and staffing shortages. (Note: The arrested person may be verbally or physically abusive or hostile towards an employee in this class.)
Examples Of Duties And Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential job functions of all positions in the class.)
Processes arrested persons by obtaining identifying information to be entered into a computer database by operating a personal computer keyboard.
Assists, as needed, with fingerprints, photographs, and placing arrested persons in cells.
Prepares necessary arrest and related records.
Provides information to the public.
Notifies parents or guardians of arrested juveniles.
Enters arrest information into computer.
Work requires overtime and shift work.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Ability to take fingerprints and operate routine photographic equipment.
Ability to prepare and maintain arrest and related records.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to operate a computer terminal.
Ability to hear and respond to questions from arrested persons.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION: Graduation from high school
EXPERIENCE: One (1) or more years of responsible work experience and six (6) or more months of experience in computer keyboard entry.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: A valid non-commercial motor vehicle operator's license.
NOTES: - This is a safety sensitive position and employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and alcohol testing. - The selection process includes a comprehensive background and medical evaluation. - Longevity pay is available based on years of service.
Supplemental Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following:
The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to accurately and completely respond to each question by providing the information asked in each question. Your responses will be used to initially determine your qualifications and eligibility for this position. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME" OR CUT AND PASTE YOUR RESUME IN RESPONSE TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS. This response and a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. THIS MEANS YOU MAY BE INELIGIBLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION IN THIS RECRUITMENT PROCESS. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.
Did you graduate from high school?
Do you possess one (1) or more years of responsible work experience?
If you answered "yes" to the question above, please explain how you possess this experience to include position title, length of time in position and major duties. This experience must also appear in the work history section of your application.
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Do you possess six (6) or more months of experience in computer keyboard data entry?
If you answered "yes" to the question above, please explain how you possess this experience to include position title, length of time in position and major duties. This experience must also appear in the work history section of your application.
07
Do you possess a valid non-commercial motor vehicle operator's license?
If you answered "yes" to the question above please list your drivers license number and the state it is issued in.
09
Do you possess the ability to work all shifts including rotating shifts, holidays and weekends?
Do you possess one (1) or more years of experience in a position requiring strong attention to detail?
If you answered "yes" to the question above, please explain how you possess this experience to include position title, length of time in position and major duties. This experience must also appear in the work history section of your application.
12
Do you possess one (1) or more years of customer service experience providing information and answering questions through face to face and telephone contact?
If you answered "yes" to the question above, please explain how you possess this experience to include position title, length of time in position and major duties. This experience must also appear in the work history section of your application.
14
Do you possess work experience in a public safety environment?
If you answered "yes" to the question above, please explain how you possess this experience to include position title, length of time in position and major duties.
16
Do you possess experience dealing with stressful situations and/or confrontational customers?
If you answered "yes" to the question above, please explain how you possess this experience to include position title, length of time in position and major duties. This experience must also appear in the work history section of your application.
18
Did a current County employee refer you? If yes, indicate their name, Department, and badge/id number. If you weren't referred by an employee, indicate N/A.
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Please read the below information carefully. By clicking "Yes" to this supplemental question, you agree to the language below and you will be eligible to continue in this hiring process. If you click "No," you are not eligible to move forward in this recruitment process. I hereby authorize a review of and full disclosure of all records, or any part thereof, concerning myself, by a duly authorized agent of Anne Arundel County Department of Detention Facilities whether said records are public, private, or of a confidential nature, and regardless of whether the information released may be derogatory in nature. The intent of this authorization is to give my consent for full and complete disclosure of employment and pre-employment records, including background investigation reports, polygraph examination reports and results, performance evaluations, efficiency ratings, attendance records, salary records, disciplinary actions, mediation records, Intelligence and Investigative Division or Internal Affairs Division investigation reports, complaints or grievances filed by or against me, records of complaint, arrest, trial and/or convictions for alleged or actual violations of law, including criminal and traffic records, and civil citations, records of educational institutions, federal, state or local income tax returns, W2's, financial and credit institutions, records of commercial or retail credit agencies (including credit reports and ratings), public utility companies, real and personal property records, and other financial statements and records wherever filed, records of complaints of a civil nature made by or against me, where so ever located, to include records and recollections of attorneys at law or of other counsel whether representing me or have represented me, or another person(s) in any case in which I presently have, or have had an interest. I acknowledge and agree that the intent of this authorization is to provide full and free access to the background and history of my personal life, for the specific purpose of pursuing a background investigation which may provide pertinent data for the Anne Arundel County Department of Detention Facilities to consider in determining my suitability for employment by the department. It is my specific intent to provide access to personal information, copies of that information, however personal, or confidential it may appear to be, and the sources and content of information specifically identified herein. I understand that any information obtained through a personal history background investigation which is developed directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, upon this release authorization will be considered in determining my suitability for employment by the Department of Detention Facilities. I further acknowledge that any information obtained through this background investigation may be released upon request to another law enforcement agency in connection with my application for employment with that agency, within one year from the date of my signature below. I understand that an applicant cannot be denied employment based on information submitted by the State or FBI. The official making the determination of suitability for licensing or employment must provide the applicant the opportunity to complete or challenge the accuracy of the information. The officials must also advise the applicant on the procedures for challenging, correcting, or updating the FBI record allowed by Title 28, C.F.R.
Anne Arundel County Department of Detention Facilities asks all applicants and employees, contractors, and volunteers who may have contact with inmates directly about previous misconduct described below in written applications or interviews for hiring or promotions; and, in any interviews or written self-evaluations conducted as part of current employee reviews. The Anne Arundel County Department of Detention Facilities shall also impose upon employees a continuing affirmative duty to disclose any such misconduct. Do you understand and agree with this requirement?
The term ''institution'' means any facility or institution-- (A.) which is owned, operated, or managed by, or provides services on behalf of any State or political subdivision of a State; and (B.) which is-- (i.) for persons who are mentally ill, disabled, or retarded, or chronically ill or handicapped; (ii.) a jail, prison, or other correctional facility; (iii.) a pretrial detention facility; (iv.) for juveniles-- (I.) held awaiting trial; (II.) residing in such facility or institution for purposes of receiving care or treatment; or (III.) residing for any State purpose in such facility or institution (other than a residential facility providing only elementary or secondary education that is not an institution in which reside juveniles who are adjudicated delinquent, in need of supervision, neglected, placed in State custody, mentally ill or disabled, mentally retarded, or chronically ill or handicapped); or (IV.) providing skilled nursing, intermediate or long-term care, or custodial or residential care. Do you understand this definition?
Have you engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institution (as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997)?
Have you been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse?
Have you been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the previous question?
Did a current County employee refer you? If yes, indicate their name, Department, and badge/id number. If you weren't referred by an employee, indicate N/A.
This position announcement will be used to fill full-time, permanent, safety sensitive Booking Officer vacancies in the Department of Detention Facilities with Anne Arundel County Government.
Booking Officers work out of the Central Holding and Processing Center located at the Jennifer Road Detention Center.
This is a responsible public safety support position in the Anne Arundel County Department of Detention Facilities' Central Holding and Processing Center responding to citizen inquiries and processing detained, arrested persons.
NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK
Work involves responsibility for the processing of arrested persons for the purpose of establishing a record or file in the County and or State database system. Work includes fingerprinting, and photographing arrested persons; preparing necessary arrest and related records; and providing information to the public. Work is performed independently within established policies, rules, and regulations, and is reviewed by a ranking supervisor through observation, review of records, and results obtained.
Employees in this class are assigned to day, evening, night or rotating shifts at a Central Holding and Processing Center. Employees are subject to call in on a 24-hour basis during emergencies and staffing shortages. (Note: The arrested person may be verbally or physically abusive or hostile towards an employee in this class.)
Examples Of Duties And Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential job functions of all positions in the class.)
Processes arrested persons by obtaining identifying information to be entered into a computer database by operating a personal computer keyboard.
Assists, as needed, with fingerprints, photographs, and placing arrested persons in cells.
Prepares necessary arrest and related records.
Provides information to the public.
Notifies parents or guardians of arrested juveniles.
Enters arrest information into computer.
Work requires overtime and shift work.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Ability to take fingerprints and operate routine photographic equipment.
Ability to prepare and maintain arrest and related records.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to operate a computer terminal.
Ability to hear and respond to questions from arrested persons.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION: Graduation from high school
EXPERIENCE: One (1) or more years of responsible work experience and six (6) or more months of experience in computer keyboard entry.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: A valid non-commercial motor vehicle operator's license.
NOTES: - This is a safety sensitive position and employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and alcohol testing. - The selection process includes a comprehensive background and medical evaluation. - Longevity pay is available based on years of service.
Supplemental Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following:
- Ability to work all shifts including rotating shifts, holidays and weekends
- One (1) or more years of experience in a position requiring strong attention to detail
- One (1) or more years of customer service experience providing information and answering questions through face to face and telephone contact
- Experience working in a public safety environment
- Experience dealing with stressful situations and/or confrontational customers
- Medical/Health Insurance Plans
- BlueChoice Advantage EPO
- BlueChoice Advantage PPO
- Dental Insurance
- CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up)
- CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE)
- CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO)
- Vision Insurance
- EyeMed
- Employee Life Insurance
- Term insurance of $20,000 for employees at no cost.
- Ability to purchase Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
- Disability Income Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan.
- Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan
- Direct Deposit
- Credit Union
- Holidays
- Twelve days provided per calendar year, thirteen in general election year
- Annual Leave
- Less than 5 years - 13 days
- 5 years to less than 10 years - 15 days
- 10 years to less than 20 years - 20 days
- 20 years or more - 26 days
- *Some positions will receive additional paid annual leave in lieu of holidays and personal leave.
- Disability Leave
- Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year
- Personal Leave Day, five per calendar year
- Leave Sharing
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members 4X per year per problem per family member; also counseling on legal and financial issues; assistance in locating childcare and elder care
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Reimbursement
- Health Care Reimbursement
- Voluntary Benefits
- Provides you an opportunity to enroll in any or all of the benefits listed below with the convenience of payroll deduction
- Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care Rider
- United Legal Benefits
The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to accurately and completely respond to each question by providing the information asked in each question. Your responses will be used to initially determine your qualifications and eligibility for this position. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME" OR CUT AND PASTE YOUR RESUME IN RESPONSE TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS. This response and a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. THIS MEANS YOU MAY BE INELIGIBLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION IN THIS RECRUITMENT PROCESS. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.
- Yes
- No
Did you graduate from high school?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess one (1) or more years of responsible work experience?
- Yes
- No
If you answered "yes" to the question above, please explain how you possess this experience to include position title, length of time in position and major duties. This experience must also appear in the work history section of your application.
05
Do you possess six (6) or more months of experience in computer keyboard data entry?
- Yes
- No
If you answered "yes" to the question above, please explain how you possess this experience to include position title, length of time in position and major duties. This experience must also appear in the work history section of your application.
07
Do you possess a valid non-commercial motor vehicle operator's license?
- Yes
- No
If you answered "yes" to the question above please list your drivers license number and the state it is issued in.
09
Do you possess the ability to work all shifts including rotating shifts, holidays and weekends?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess one (1) or more years of experience in a position requiring strong attention to detail?
- Yes
- No
If you answered "yes" to the question above, please explain how you possess this experience to include position title, length of time in position and major duties. This experience must also appear in the work history section of your application.
12
Do you possess one (1) or more years of customer service experience providing information and answering questions through face to face and telephone contact?
- Yes
- No
If you answered "yes" to the question above, please explain how you possess this experience to include position title, length of time in position and major duties. This experience must also appear in the work history section of your application.
14
Do you possess work experience in a public safety environment?
- Yes
- No
If you answered "yes" to the question above, please explain how you possess this experience to include position title, length of time in position and major duties.
16
Do you possess experience dealing with stressful situations and/or confrontational customers?
- Yes
- No
If you answered "yes" to the question above, please explain how you possess this experience to include position title, length of time in position and major duties. This experience must also appear in the work history section of your application.
18
Did a current County employee refer you? If yes, indicate their name, Department, and badge/id number. If you weren't referred by an employee, indicate N/A.
19
Please read the below information carefully. By clicking "Yes" to this supplemental question, you agree to the language below and you will be eligible to continue in this hiring process. If you click "No," you are not eligible to move forward in this recruitment process. I hereby authorize a review of and full disclosure of all records, or any part thereof, concerning myself, by a duly authorized agent of Anne Arundel County Department of Detention Facilities whether said records are public, private, or of a confidential nature, and regardless of whether the information released may be derogatory in nature. The intent of this authorization is to give my consent for full and complete disclosure of employment and pre-employment records, including background investigation reports, polygraph examination reports and results, performance evaluations, efficiency ratings, attendance records, salary records, disciplinary actions, mediation records, Intelligence and Investigative Division or Internal Affairs Division investigation reports, complaints or grievances filed by or against me, records of complaint, arrest, trial and/or convictions for alleged or actual violations of law, including criminal and traffic records, and civil citations, records of educational institutions, federal, state or local income tax returns, W2's, financial and credit institutions, records of commercial or retail credit agencies (including credit reports and ratings), public utility companies, real and personal property records, and other financial statements and records wherever filed, records of complaints of a civil nature made by or against me, where so ever located, to include records and recollections of attorneys at law or of other counsel whether representing me or have represented me, or another person(s) in any case in which I presently have, or have had an interest. I acknowledge and agree that the intent of this authorization is to provide full and free access to the background and history of my personal life, for the specific purpose of pursuing a background investigation which may provide pertinent data for the Anne Arundel County Department of Detention Facilities to consider in determining my suitability for employment by the department. It is my specific intent to provide access to personal information, copies of that information, however personal, or confidential it may appear to be, and the sources and content of information specifically identified herein. I understand that any information obtained through a personal history background investigation which is developed directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, upon this release authorization will be considered in determining my suitability for employment by the Department of Detention Facilities. I further acknowledge that any information obtained through this background investigation may be released upon request to another law enforcement agency in connection with my application for employment with that agency, within one year from the date of my signature below. I understand that an applicant cannot be denied employment based on information submitted by the State or FBI. The official making the determination of suitability for licensing or employment must provide the applicant the opportunity to complete or challenge the accuracy of the information. The officials must also advise the applicant on the procedures for challenging, correcting, or updating the FBI record allowed by Title 28, C.F.R.
- 16.34. Records challenged at the State level can be corrected, completed, or updated by challenging their State record allowed by
- 12.15.02.10. Officials should afford the applicant reasonable time to correct, complete, or update a record if they choose, before making a final fitness determination. I have read and understand my rights under Title V, United States Code, Section 552(a), the Privacy Act of 1974, and waive those rights with the understanding that information furnished will be used by the Anne Arundel County Department of Detention Facilities in conjunction with employment procedures. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the person to whom this request is presented and their agents and employees, from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees arising out of or by reason of complying with this request. I further understand and agree that whether or not I am selected for the position, the source of confidential information gathered through the background investigation will not be revealed to me. A copy of this Authorization Release will be valid as an original hereof, even though the said copy does not contain an original writing of my signature.
- Yes
- No
Anne Arundel County Department of Detention Facilities asks all applicants and employees, contractors, and volunteers who may have contact with inmates directly about previous misconduct described below in written applications or interviews for hiring or promotions; and, in any interviews or written self-evaluations conducted as part of current employee reviews. The Anne Arundel County Department of Detention Facilities shall also impose upon employees a continuing affirmative duty to disclose any such misconduct. Do you understand and agree with this requirement?
- Yes
- No
The term ''institution'' means any facility or institution-- (A.) which is owned, operated, or managed by, or provides services on behalf of any State or political subdivision of a State; and (B.) which is-- (i.) for persons who are mentally ill, disabled, or retarded, or chronically ill or handicapped; (ii.) a jail, prison, or other correctional facility; (iii.) a pretrial detention facility; (iv.) for juveniles-- (I.) held awaiting trial; (II.) residing in such facility or institution for purposes of receiving care or treatment; or (III.) residing for any State purpose in such facility or institution (other than a residential facility providing only elementary or secondary education that is not an institution in which reside juveniles who are adjudicated delinquent, in need of supervision, neglected, placed in State custody, mentally ill or disabled, mentally retarded, or chronically ill or handicapped); or (IV.) providing skilled nursing, intermediate or long-term care, or custodial or residential care. Do you understand this definition?
- Yes
- No
Have you engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institution (as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997)?
- Yes
- No
Have you been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse?
- Yes
- No
Have you been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the previous question?
- Yes
- No
Did a current County employee refer you? If yes, indicate their name, Department, and badge/id number. If you weren't referred by an employee, indicate N/A.
- Required Question
Salary : $20,000