Corrections Clerk 015-26

CORRECTIONS CLERK

Union Affiliation: Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Deputies Association (KCSDA), an affiliate of the Police Officers Association of Michigan (POAM)

GENERAL SUMMARY

This position provides clerical support within the Kalamazoo County Jail, a 24-hour, physically secure criminal justice facility. Duties include but are not limited to data entry and processing, access to, scheduling, interdepartmental communication, intra-agency communication, communications with the public, phone correspondence, property collection, inventory, camera monitoring, inmate correspondence, building access control, emergency communications, and court document interpretation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process the intake and release of residents into and out of the Kalamazoo County Jail .
• Inventory property of residents and accurately document all belongings.
• Schedule meetings with interdisciplinary partners; law enforcement agencies, courts, parole & probation, and mental health providers.
• Perform data entry
• Monitor audio visual systems to ensure security and safety , and effective communication with staff, visitors, and residents.
• Answer incoming calls, provide information, or direct callers to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain and update various records and information systems.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalency. Two (2) additional years of college coursework is desired.
• Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in criminal justice, law enforcement, or the legal field.
• Previous experience in customer service and, or data entry is preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

An individual with any of the following is ineligible for consideration for employment: A felony conviction, pending felony or misdemeanor charge, domestic violence conviction, or any outstanding warrant.

The County offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision coverage
• Employer-funded defined contribution retirement plan
• Life & Disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet insurance
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Overtime

To view the collective bargaining agreement, visit and click on Current Contract under Deputies Association.

VETERANS are encouraged to apply: Please provide your joint services transcript with your application.

Pay Scale-D-13

Full-Time - Shift varies

Position : 11009011

Code : 26015-1

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Job Family : ADMINISTRATIVE/CLERICAL

Posting Start : 02/10/2026

Posting End : 12/31/9999

Details : Benefits Information

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $20.00-$20.60