Inmate Support Aide

Essential Job Functions

• Logs inmate visitors in and completes wants and warrants check of same.
• Denies visitation as appropriate with prescribed procedures.
• Schedules professional visitations (i.e., attorneys, medical and mental personnel) and maintains visitation log.
• Accepts monies, property, messages, documents, etc. for inmates and keeps a record of such.
• Answers inquiries to explain procedures, give status of inmates, verify information and provide media access to the "24 hour log."
• Maintains necessary logs and records and insures that they are timely and current.
• Explains visitation rules and regulations to all visitors.
• Accepts money for inmates and conveys it to commissary or accounting personnel.
• Receives and inspects all incoming inmate mail for checks and/or money orders and contraband; reports all contraband found in incoming mail.
• Reports problems to supervisor.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of applicable State, Federal and local laws, rules and regulations governing correctional institutions.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of accounting and record keeping and reporting.
• Knowledge of basic mathematical principles.
• Skill in operating common office equipment including computers and associated accounting and office software.
• Skill in typing/data entry at a level sufficient for the position.
• Skill in effectively interacting with individuals and families from a variety of different economic, social, educational and ethnic backgrounds.
• Skill in effectively communicating verbally and in writing.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.

Desirable Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least one year experience in corrections work.
• Valid driver's license.

Employee Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits package includes health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and more.

Required Question

• Do you possess a valid Arizona Driver's License?
• Do you have a high school diploma or G.E.D.?
• Can you pass a polygraph or similar test?
• Have you used the following illegal drugs in the past 12 months? (If yes, please list which drug(s) and the last date of usage.)