Detainee Accounts Clerk

Job summary
The Detainee Account Clerk creates and maintains financial records of individual detainee accounts.Performs routine accounting clerical operations such as examining, verifying, and correcting accounting transactions.Balances assigned accounts on a daily basis.
Job seniority: entry level
Responsibilities
• Balances assigned accounts on a daily basis.• Assists with data entry and maintenance of computerized files.• Collects and counts cash, money orders, or certified checks for detainees.• Makes withdrawal transactions on individual detainee accounts for payments.• Works with commissary staff to credit detainee accounts for purchases.• Develops and submits required reports for detainee account system.• Tracks intake of new detainees and creates new detainee accounts.• Closes detainee accounts prior to release of detainee.• Places checks on hold and releases funds when appropriate.• Restricts detainee accounts when detainees are on restrictive status.• Completes forms for U.S. Courts regarding average daily balance on accounts.• May sell meal tickets to staff and balance meal ticket drawer weekly.• Responds to incoming telephone calls and takes messages.• Maintains control of equipment and supplies used in duty.• Assists in maintaining facility security.• Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
• High school diploma or equivalent certification.• Two (2) years of progressive clerical experience with emphasis on fiscal and accounting duties.• Ability to work with computers and necessary software.• General clerical aptitude.• Working knowledge of bookkeeping practices and business English.• Excellent organizational and communication skills.• Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions.• Ability to make minor decisions in accordance with rules and regulations.• Ability to meet and deal effectively with the public and detainees.• Must be able to deal with people in changing and complex situations.