Central Booking Officer (Part Time)

About the Role

This position is located at the County Regional Central Booking Center inside the Lehigh County Prison. The role involves photographing, fingerprinting, DUI testing, and monitoring arraignments for adults and juveniles arrested for various crimes by Police Departments throughout the County.

Responsibilities

• Photographs defendants using the CPIN system.
• Fingerprints defendants using the LIVESCAN system.
• Coordinates arraignments with the various Lehigh County Magisterial District Judges offices.
• Videotapes, interviews, and tests suspected DUI operators.
• Monitors defendants for their safety and welfare while in custody.
• Prepares paperwork for Lehigh County Prison, defendants, and the Court system.
• Processes the transition of defendants and their personal property to Lehigh County Prison.
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements

• Ability to interact with law-enforcement personnel and defendants.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice process.
• Basic understanding of the criminal offenses grading system.
• Knowledge of different criminal forms.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Qualifications

Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade with two years of experience as a Police Officer or an Associate's Degree.

Or any equivalent combination of acceptable training and experience which has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities cited above.

Employee must provide own transportation. A criminal background check is required.