CORRECTIONS CLERK 015-26




CORRECTIONS CLERK

Union Affiliation: Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Deputies Association (KCSDA), an affiliate of the Police Officers Association of Michigan (POAM)
 
 GENERAL SUMMARY
This position provides clerical support within the Kalamazoo County Jail, a 24-hour, physically secure criminal justice facility. Duties include but are not limited to data entry and processing, access to, scheduling, interdepartmental communication, intra-agency communication, communications with the public, phone correspondence, property collection, inventory, camera monitoring, inmate correspondence, building access control, emergency communications, and court document interpretation.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Process the intake and release of residents into and out of the Kalamazoo County Jail .
  • Inventory property of residents and accurately document all belongings.
  • Schedule meetings with interdisciplinary partners; law enforcement agencies, courts, parole & probation, and mental health providers.
  • Perform data entry
  • Monitor audio visual systems to ensure security and safety , and effective communication with staff, visitors, and residents.
  • Answer incoming calls, provide information, or direct callers to appropriate personnel.
  • Maintain and update various records and information systems.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • High school diploma or equivalency. Two (2) additional years of college coursework is desired.
  • Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in criminal justice, law enforcement, or the legal field.
  • Previous experience in customer service and, or data entry is preferred.
  • Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

  

An individual with any of the following is ineligible for consideration for employment: A felony conviction, pending felony or misdemeanor charge, domestic violence conviction, or any outstanding warrant.
 
The County offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:

  • Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision coverage
  • Employer-funded defined contribution retirement plan
  • Life & Disability insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Pet insurance
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid holidays
  • Overtime

 
To view the collective bargaining agreement, visit https://www.kalcounty.gov/375/Sheriffs-Office and click on Current Contract under Deputies Association. 

VETERANS are encouraged to apply: Please provide your joint services transcript with your application.


Pay Scale-D-13


Full-Time - Shift varies

Position : 11009011

Code : 26015-1

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Job Family : ADMINISTRATIVE/CLERICAL

Posting Start : 02/10/2026

Posting End : 12/31/9999

Details : Benefits Information

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $20.00-$20.60