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Booking Specialist 04/30/2026

Summary

Title:	Booking Specialist 04/30/2026
ID:	7069
Division/Section:	Corrections
Pay Grade:	Civilian
Status:	Full-Time
Starting Salary:	$50,000
FLSA Class:	Non-Exempt
Blood/Viral Pathogen Risk:	Foreseeable Risk
Retirement Class:	Regular Risk

Description

Primary Purpose

The Booking Specialist is responsible for clerical duties related to processing inmates’ intake and release to include, but not limited to, processing and distribution of arrest paperwork, notification of arrest to the appropriate agencies, processing bond and court documents, and other related duties. The Booking Specialist will also act as a liaison and point of contact for the court, State Attorney’s Office, Parole Commission and the Department of Corrections. This position must be able to handle confidential matters without compromising confidentiality.

Education and Qualification Requirement

High School Diploma or Equivalency
Valid FL Driver’s License
Basic Knowledge of and ability to operate general office equipment

Duties

Receive, route, and disperse phone calls and messages
Operate NCIC/FCIC computer
Maintain document files
Accept bonds and fines in relation to releases and complete appropriate paperwork
Perform processing and notification of Foreign Nationals
Coordinate and process release of inmates
Remove warrant and capias from local system
Complete court updates to include Nolle-Pros, dismissals, transfers, and sentences
Ensure the accuracy and validity of court actions
Reconcile transportation and court lists
Monitor all cases for the SIGHT program
Review all cases during sentences update for compliance with F.S 943.01 & 775.3, F.S. 943.325, and F.S. 940.061
Receive and release inmate funds to authorized persons
Calculate jail time for each felony docket
Process all special jail audit requests from courts, Department of Corrections inmates, and attorneys
Resolve inmate language barriers
Process fingerprint cards
Verify inmate identity for intake, transfer, release, fingerprinting, and transporting
Ensure all updates and releases are delivered promptly for verification and release
Monitor court notifications related to inmates serving time on weekends
Input and process arrest paperwork
Prepare correspondence
Prepare bond transmittal daily and transport to courthouse with cash and checks
Prepare various audits
Generate paperwork for inmate release
Locate, copy, furnish, info to the public and employees
Follow up on fugitive from justice paperwork
Review all arrest documents and paperwork related to First Appearance and Weekend arrests
Attend First Appearance to assist with judiciary proceedings
Monitor in state holds
Send and receive teletype communications
Inform victim of inmate release
Update inmate status and court information
Complete and update forms and logs
Facilitate all proceeding related to Immigration and Customs
Serve as a point of contact for Drug Court
Follow up on Governor Warrants
Process mail which includes out of county arrest packets

Job Controls and Complexities

Report directly to supervisor Demonstrates a positive working relationship with personnel in the Agency Work under various levels of supervision Adhere to laws/agency policy/rules/ regulations/SOP/ procedures Maintain confidentiality/security of files and information obtained in the course of employment Maintain continuity and operational efficiency by accurate and timely dissemination of information to staff and co-workers Provide assistance to citizens, visitors, employees and other public and private entities in an effort to meet their needs and build positive community relationships Adhere to leave, overtime and attendance policies/procedures (i.e. arrive promptly, regular attendance at work, notification to supervisor regarding absence from work due to illness or untimely incidents, etc.)

Contacts

Employees Other government employees Service Providers Contracted Entities General Public Inmates, potential felons, emotionally disturbed individuals Judges and/or attorneys

Physical Environment

Frequently performs work, such as grasping, pushing, pulling, reaching above their head and/or away from his/her body, bending, squatting, kneeling, lifting, walking and carrying up to 20 lbs. Work requires sitting, standing and walking as necessary to fulfill the essential functions of the job. Ability to communicate effectively with Agency employees, various governmental employees, and the public on the phone, in person, and in writing while maintaining confidentiality. Effective communication skills: reading, writing and speaking English; listening and hearing. While in the office, the position requires the ability to operate a telephone, copier, computer (including keyboarding and mouse) to enter, retrieve, and duplicate information. Work under highly stressful conditions in an office environment. Work rotating 12 hours shifts and subject to mandatory overtime including nights, weekends, and holidays. Close proximity to noisy equipment such as electrical steel doors, loud speakers, portable radio, and multiple printers/copiers.

Important Information

Regular attendance is critical to the success of this position and assignment and is required of all Agency personnel.

The list of tasks, policies and proficiencies for this position, as well as any statements contained within this page are considered essential. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, other employees, or the public. This job description in no way states or implies the listed duties are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her supervisor.

See SJSO Policy for additional information on agency expectations and Senior Status requirements

EFFECTIVE: 05/18/2022

History: New Job Description format

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