Corrections ID Technician (ACDC Booking)

Position open until 7/11/2026

Salary Range: $39,370.24 - $43,830.40 annually

General Description and Classification Standards

The Corrections Identification Technician is responsible for performing identification and clerical services within the Corrections department within the Atlanta City Detention Center Booking and Intake Unit. Duties at this level include, but are not limited to: processing incoming inmates by taking fingerprints and photographs; collecting personal data and completing history sheets; escorting inmates to/from holding cell; entering data and pertinent information into a computer system; verifying accuracy of data entered; researching and locating records; contacting outside agencies to verify inmate identity; answering the telephone; directing calls and/or providing information; working to achieve the highest level of cooperation and to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of all departments within the City of Atlanta.

Supervision Received

Works under general supervision. May work independently or with other skilled or semi-skilled workers with responsibility for completion of assigned tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.
• Prepares paperwork to be processed in order of importance; collects bureau numbers for inmate paperwork.
• Processes inmates one at a time taking fingerprints, photographs and personal history in a timely manner.
• Takes fingerprints for identification check. Sends facsimiles to police identification unit for records check on inmate.
• Directs inmate within facility which may include to or from holding cell, bond couch, classification officer, etc.
• May extract data from and enter pertinent information into computer system following format displayed on screen and verifies input.
• Substitutes for co-workers in temporary absence.
• Compares data entered with source of documents, or re-enters data in verifications format on screen to detect errors.
• Deletes incorrectly entered data and re-enters correct data.
• Retrieves data from computer in order to compile and print various documents which may include worksheets, directories, billings and/or notices.
• Performs general administrative duties to include answering the telephone, making photocopies of documents, and picking up and dropping off departmental mail.
• Contacts outside agencies for verification of inmate identity including the Police Department, FBI, GBI, ATF, ICE, etc.
• Interviews inmate to obtain personal history data.
• Answers the telephones, provides information, and may take or relay messages and/or directs calls to appropriate personnel.
• Communicates instructions to inmates and requests assistance from co-workers as necessary. Responds to questions, complaints and requests for information by telephone, in person or by mail from customers, departmental personnel, employees and supervisors.
• May greet visitors, ascertain nature of business, and assists and/or directs visitors to appropriate person.
May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.