Admissions​/Release Specialist

1000 55th st, kenosha, wi 53140, usa req #954

friday, march 21, 2025

thank you for your interest in employment with kenosha county!

sheriff's office

the kenosha county sheriff’s office is currently recruiting for the position of admissions/release specialist. This is a clerical position that performs tasks relating to the booking and releasing of inmates in the kenosha county jail.

2025 starting rate of pay: $21.82 per hour

work schedule

• the kenosha county jail is a 24 hour/day, 7 day/week operation.
• employees with full-time positions work 12-hour shifts on a rotating pattern of:

two (2) days on, three (3) days off; two (2) days on, two (2) days off; and three (3) days on, two (2) days off.

• employees must work scheduled holidays and weekends and must be able to work any of the existing shifts.
• employees must be able to work overtime when needed, with or without advance notice.

duties and responsibilities

• performs admissions and release tasks relating to inmates at the kenosha county jail.
• obtains personal history and charge information and enters data into jail management software.
• completes detailed verification of physical and health conditions of the inmate at initial intake.
• verifies wanted/warrant checks on the inmate at the initial intake and prior to release.
• completes inmate cell transfers, schedules inmate events, and schedules and completes inmate visitation transactions in jail management software.
• interprets various legal documents and applies charges to inmate records.
• interprets daily court documents and identifies if an inmate should be released.
• schedules and confirms inmate phone conferences and approved visits.
• communicates with the courts, probation and parole, and any other local, state, or federal agency and assists as needed.
• prepares inmate court and medical transports and tracks inmate court appearances and outcomes.
• identifies inmates who need to make an initial appearance.
• updates and maintains records based on court activity and for issuance of bond forms.
• receives and processes incoming and outgoing inmate mail.
• maintains financial records for inmate funds.
• monitors the intake security area.
• monitors inmate video visitation and responds accordingly when violations are observed.
• processes inmate mug shot and fingerprint information.
• acts as jail receptionist, answering the telephone, taking messages, and referring calls.
• monitors a designated email address 24/7 and responds accordingly.
• works at jail counter assisting the public, relaying information, and releasing jail property.
• is responsible for auditing the sheriff’s retention program regarding inmate records.
• maintains time system certification.
• performs other duties as required or assigned.

success factors

• knowledge of standard office practices and procedures; alphabetical, numerical, and chronological filing methods; telephone procedures, including operation of multi-line equipment and message-taking; recordkeeping methods; basic computer data entry and software including microsoft office.
• skill in basic math and cash handling and communicating both verbally and in writing.
• ability to operate a variety of office equipment including pc/computer, telephone, fax machine, photocopier, and calculator.
• ability to perform in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment; gather, organize, and evaluate a variety of data and information and interpret and apply complex rules, regulations, guidelines, and laws; understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• ability to share workspace with co-workers; work in a secure facility and follow a chain of command; adhere to process protocol and apply established protocols in a timely manner; work respectfully in a diverse and inclusive environment.
• ability to, while in a secure setting, possess the self-control and ability in verbal communication skills to manage aggressive, hostile, and emotional behavior from incarcerated subjects and/or by citizens, both in person and on the telephone.
• ability to manage and process sensitive information while maintaining confidentiality.
• ability to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

job requirements, education, training and experience

required education and experience

• high school…