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INTAKE AND RELEASE SPECIALIST

Job Code: 2722
Pay Grade: 012

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

General Functions
  

This position is responsible for processing and maintaining a variety of documents related to the intake, confinement and release of inmates that are incarcerated in the Orange County Correctional Facility. Responsibilities include updating all information that is received from the court and other criminal justice agencies in the computer case management system; obtaining criminal history/warrant information and processing inmates for release from the correctional facility.

The work is performed under limited supervision of the assigned supervisor, and is evaluated for attention to detail, accuracy and effective interpersonal communication skills.

 
Representative Duties /Assignments
  

Duties may vary based on area of assignment. The following are representative duties, it is not the intent to capture all duties performed by this classification.

  • Receives and notarizes incoming law enforcement arrest affidavits and other documents related to the intake of an inmate into the Orange County Correctional Facility.
  • Processes a variety of documents required for the release of inmates and ensures inmates are released in accordance with those documents.
  • Reviews arrest paperwork and court documents for accuracy and completeness.
  • Disseminates inmate information to various parts of the criminal justice system.
  • Communicates information to the public, court, and various agencies to confirm information and assist in the resolution of issues regarding inmate case status and court documentation.
  • Enters and updates inmate information in the automated corrections management system.
  • Provides information to various agencies via Teletype.
  • Obtains and reviews inmate criminal history information using Florida Crime Information Center / National Crime Information Center (FCIC/NCIC).
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Inmate Records Management

  • Notarizes law enforcement arrest affidavits.
  • Processes cash and surely bonds to facilitate inmate release.
  • Ensures inmates are released in accordance with the conditions set forth in court documents.
  • Responds to public records requests and completes records redactions.
  • Schedules inmates to attend First Appearance Court.

Pretrial Services

  • Works with the personnel from the Clerk of Court, Public Defender, State Attorney and the Judiciary to ensure court documents are properly written and modified as needed to meet custody and release requirements.
  • Receives and processes a variety of court orders from the Downtown courthouse and the First Appearance courtrooms.
  • Ensures inmates are processed for release in accordance with court ordered conditions.

Classification

  • Processes initial receipt, review and data entry of sentencing orders.
  • Performs calculations of release dates. Conducts release authorization for inmates sentenced to short length sentences; assigns sentence calculation for longer length sentences to certified staff.
  • Conducts criminal history inquires to provide information regarding inmate history in order to facilitate appropriate inmate housing.
  • Reviews and responds to inmate requests and responds to general inquiries to the unit from internal/external sources.
 
Minimum Qualifications
  

High School graduate or equivalent and four (4) years of experience in data entry, customer service and working in a fast-paced environment; or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain Florida Crime Information Center / National Crime Information Center (FCIC/NCIC) certification within three months of employment.

May be required to possess and maintain Florida Notary Public certification within three months of employment.

 
Preferences
  

Associate's Degree from an accredited institution.

Criminal Justice, Public Administration or Social Service experience.



6/30/2023