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 https://www.kalcounty.gov/375/Sheriffs-Office 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
