Job Description
THIS POSITION WORKS THIRD SHIFT - 10P TO 6A GENERAL PURPOSE The Processing Technician position performs procedural functions at the Central Booking Unit of the Northampton County Prison. Work includes all tasks associated with processing an arrestee with an arresting law enforcement officer. SUPERVISION RECEIVED This position reports directly to the Corrections Intake Administrator or designee. SUPERVISION EXERCISED This position is not responsible for the supervision of other employees. ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION Receives arrestee(s) demographic information from arrestee and arresting officer and records this information into database using LIVESCAN software or other software as otherwise directed. Utilizes specialized equipment including C-PIN (Commonwealth Photo-Identification Network) or other equipment to photograph arrestee as directed. Utilizes electronic equipment to fingerprint/ handprint arrestee. Utilizes a Poly-Com Video system for remote interviews with magisterial district officials. Provides accurate and updated information to/from magisterial district offices for bail decisions, hearing dates, etc., by a variety of methods including fax, e-mail, or telephone, as required. Prepares written reports of daily arrestee booking trends for Prison officials and maintains records on arrestees processed and forwards to appropriate agencies as required. Receives inquiries and answers questions from law enforcement representatives and other Prison/County offices related to booking process. Prepares correspondence, reports, forms and similar material in accomplishing tasks using computer software such as Microsoft Office for that purpose. Testifies in court, as required. Performs other clerical work as required such as answering telephone calls or other non-processing inquiries relating to status of inmates, or preparing prisoner documents for inmates reporting to hearings, writs, or medical transports. May maintain parole plan book on a daily basis. May notify Federal and State immigration authorities of detainees who are illegal aliens and arrange for pick up. An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority, but may not perform all, of the duties listed in this job description. Conversely, minor level duties performed on the job may not be listed. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.* REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE - Completion of a high school, or general equivalency, diploma; AND At least two (2) years of full-time general clerical work experience; AND At least one (1) year of full-time work experience in a criminal justice, corrections, legal or other law enforcement setting; OR At least three (3) years of full-time general clerical work experience; OR A college degree (Associate, Bachelor, or Master's) in Criminal Justice, Social Science, or Behavioral Science; OR A current Act 120/Act 2 certification. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION** - As a post-offer, prerequisite for appointment, appointees must pass a criminal history check. URINE DRUG SCREEN** - As a post-offer, prerequisite for appointment, appointees must pass a urine drug screen. Employees assigned to this title will be required to submit to a Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Clearance at least every three (3) years, per PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act). Employees will be required to stay aware and adhere to PREA regulations and understand the circumstances of said Federal regulations. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Thorough knowledge of centralized booking principles and methods. Knowledge of technical requirements in processing documents ia use of personal computer and specialized software. Knowledge of laws, policies and procedures applying to the collection and preservation of physical evidence, specifically fingerprints and photographic materials. Ability to use personal computer, including spreadsheet, database, graphics and/or similar computer programs, when required by work assignment. Ability to establish and/or maintain filing and other recordkeeping systems. Ability to interpret regulations, policies and procedures and apply accordingly. Ability to plan and organize work and to maintain records and prepare reports effectively and in a timely manner. Ability to work independently, as needed. Ability to establish a