Posting Date 04/15/25
Application Deadline 04/20/25
Pay Range Min - 1st Quartile - Mid - Max
$21.00 - $24.25 - $27.50 - $34.00
Job Type Unclassified
Department Sheriff
About the Position Are you a natural leader who likes to inspire and mentor others?
The SIMS Inmate Release Specialist Lead provides supervision and training to SIMS Inmate Release Specialist and Senior Inmate Release Specialists and ensures the efficient operation of the SIMS Division in the areas of judicial documents, court scheduling, Bonds and Fines, Inmate Release Unit, Quality Control, and Information. This position exercises considerable care and judgment in the release of information in accordance with state law, court decision or order, and/or Office Policy.
If you are looking for a career that offers variety, challenge, and satisfaction, apply today.
About the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Do you possess integrity, strong interpersonal skills, and do you have a desire to serve your community? We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team with a variety of openings for Civilian, Detention and Sworn personnel. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) invites you to become part of Arizona's leading law enforcement agency where we come together as a team to support and provide public safety.
Position Qualifications We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:
Education - High school diploma or GED; and
Experience - Three (3) years of legal, court or justice system support related experience.
OR
Combined education and experience qualifications - Other combinations of post-secondary education in Public Policy, Justice Administration, Legal, Criminal Justice or closely related field may substitute for up to two (2) years of the experience requirement on a year for year basis.
Other requirements - Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire.
- Training that may be provided on-the-job: FEMA NIMS - IS100 and 700; Safety; Payroll; PREA.
- Prior to hiring, the Sheriff's Office requires that all candidates pass an extensive background review.
Our Preferred Candidate has - Associate's degree in Administration, Public Policy, Justice Administration, Legal Assistant or Criminal Justice.
- Clerical or administrative experience in a criminal justice setting.
Compensation is more than a salary with MCSO: - Growth and stability since 1871
- Choice of three medical plans - starting as low as $70/month
- Holidays - 10/year + 1 personal day
- Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
- Paid sick and parental leaves (birth/adoption)
- 10% discount at KinderCare facilities in the Valley and upcomingMCKids Club to serve County employees and their families exclusively
- MCSO Mentoring program to provide personal and professional growth opportunities for all employees
- Access to free County gyms
- Learn more at Benefits Overview
Essential Job Tasks (This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.)
- Advises employees of new directives, policies, procedures, and goals.
- Answers staff questions and provides subject matter expertise to the Division.
- Supervises staff, oversees floor operations, assigns duty posts, and directs workflow; prepares schedules to maintain adequate shift coverage; and maintains records of daily work assignments.
- Participate in hiring process and conducts interviews.
- Mentors staff and coaches/counsels on job performance; and provides feedback to SIMS supervisors.
- Trains new staff and conducts remedial training as needed, maintains training records; assists staff in problem research and resolution.
- Interprets judicial documents, including computing sentences and interpreting court orders, and enters data into the MCSO database (SHIELD).
- Prepares statistical data for reports, administrative inquiry reports, memos and other correspondence as requested.
- Processes requisitions for office supplies and equipment.
- Responds to telephone inquiries from other law enforcement agencies and the general public; resolves customer comments/complaints.
- Oversees, processes, and schedules inmates to court and enters data in SHIELD.
- Comprehends and interprets state, county, municipal laws, rules, regulations, and Office Policy.
- Monitors paperwork to ensure it is timely and accurate.
- Coordinates with other agencies or departments to resolve problems or create new procedures.
- Verifies end-of-shift cash count in Bonds and Fines, including Safe and Bank Transfers.
- Files court documents and Division paperwork.
- Prepares custody files for transport to warehouse.
- Advises SIMS Division Command of concerns or work issues, evaluates procedures, and provides ideas for enhancements.
- Performs quality control check on all computer updates entered upon receipt of court documents; upon adjudication of all charges, reviews, approves, and authorizes all releases processed by the Inmate Release Unit.
- Works duty posts as needed.
- Is present at work site to perform tasks as assigned and scheduled by supervisor.
- Any other duties as assigned by the SIMS Supervisors and Managers.
Working Conditions Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
The following environments described are only representative of how the essential job tasks are currently performed or envisioned. As such, in order to accommodate a disability or limitation, the essential job tasks may be performed in ways other than described on these pages.
Work occurs primarily indoors working in MCSO jail facilities with various staff and all classifications of inmates.
Work occurs primarily in an indoor office environment. Tasks require ability to manage interruptions, time pressures, and high work volume. Position includes teamwork and interaction with all levels of County management and personnel as well as the public. Responsibilities require concentration, accuracy, ethical conduct and a professional demeanor.
Work Environment - Indoors
- Frequently outdoors
- Conditions frequently include stairs or ladders
- Conditions may rarely include exposure to contagious diseases
Physical Environment - Sitting, standing, walking
- Driving a vehicle
- Speaking, hearing, seeing, reading
- Distinguishing colors
- Bending/kneeling, reaching, twisting
- Lifting floor to waist thirty-five (35) pounds
- Carrying a weight of thirty-five (35) pounds for a distance of 5 feet
- Pushing/pulling a weight of thirty-five (35) pounds for a distance of 50 feet
Social Environment - Interruptions
- High volume of work
- Accuracy
- Decision making
- Concentration/vigilance
- Teamwork
- Overtime/rotating shifts
- Conditions frequently include time pressures, handling multiple or complicated tasks, unscheduled tasks, frequently changing tasks, working in close physical proximity with others, public contact
- Conditions may rarely include emergencies, dangerous environment, or isolation
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of - The justice system, federal, state and county laws, statutes, regulations, codes and standards related to the area of responsibility.
- The structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and basic skills in mathematics.
- Business writing practices, standard office practices and procedures, and data processing applications.
Skill in - Typing minimum 35 wpm and using an alphanumeric device.
- Interpreting and explaining rules and regulations.
- Identifying complex problems and evaluating to develop options and implement solutions
- Selecting and applying training/instructional methods and procedures that are situationally appropriate.
Ability to - Exercise independent judgment with sound decision making.
- Work with the general public.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Communicate successfully in oral and written format as appropriate for the audience.
- Provide work direction/guidance to other staff.
SELECTION PROCEDURE: The hiring authority will select the successful candidate based on departmental needs.
All offers of employment made to new hires and rehires at Maricopa County are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment thorough background investigation. A background investigation is conducted on a current employee who changes to a Safety Sensitive Position or one having the potential for serious adverse impact on the integrity or efficiency of the County. These requirements do not pertain to employees of elected officials who undergo background investigation processes administered through their respective offices.
Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate, up to midpoint of the range . click apply for full job details