County of Nevada, CA
February, 2001
SENIOR CORRECTIONAL TECHNICIAN
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, controls personnel and inmate passage within the Correctional
Facility, serves as inmate booking controller, logs and observes persons visiting inmates,
receives the public, and answers phone calls; and performs related duties as required.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
The Senior Correctional Technician is the advanced level classification. This class is
distinguished from the Correctional Technician by its responsibility for training, scheduling work
and resolving employee concerns. Incumbents work interchangeably in Central Control, the
Front Counter and Booking areas of the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility and work shifts and
holidays to provide continuous 24 hour, seven day per week coverage.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (Illustrative Only)
Essential:
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Trains employees, schedules work, resolves employee concerns
Central Control:
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Controls security doors and gates to the Correctional Facility
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Monitors security cameras used for jail security and reports activities which indicate
security problems
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Monitors the emergency radio system and all facility emergencies
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Uses the teletype system to request and send information
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Answers telephone and directs incoming calls
Booking:
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Assists correctional officers in booking and processing inmates
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Receives, books and photographs incoming inmates
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Receives and searches personal belongings of arrestees; receives money for inmates
and provides receipts; maintains accurate accounts of inmate funds
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Maintains inmate count statistics, calculates and maintains inmate release dates
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Coordinates paperwork regarding inmate court appearances
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Operates a computer system to access information on previous arrests, outstanding
warrants, and status of inmates; enters inmate personal information into the warrant
system to match with active warrants; utilizes a CLETS (California Law Enforcement
Telecommunications System) terminal to provide Department of Motor Vehicles and
criminal history checks both statewide and nationally; and accesses INTERPOL
(International Police) as necessary
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Files, updates, and purges booking and arrest records of all persons arrested and
booked into the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility; maintains monthly arrest and
citation register
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Accepts bail and processes bail forms; and verifies bail bonds to ensure all information is
correct; deposits bail and provides receipts
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Receives public, professional, and official visitors for inmates; receives and refers
telephone calls as needed, and provides the public and other individuals and agencies
with proper information
Front Counter:
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Provides information and assistance to the general public about the department policies
and procedures
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Logs and observes persons visiting inmates; receives the public and answers the
telephone and directs incoming calls
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Opens inmate mail to search for checks, monies and contraband
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Receives money for inmate accounts and provides receipts; maintains accurate
accounts of inmate funds
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Controls operation of exterior and interior security doors
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Distributes and receives alternative sentencing applications
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
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Practical public relations, computer terminals, clerical, financial and legal record keeping
practices and procedures
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Standard office methods and equipment
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English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation
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Principles and procedures used in security of a correctional facility
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Correctional facility security measures and warrant procedures
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Basic California Codes relating to legal procedures and terminology
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Penal, Health and Safety, Welfare and Institution Codes and Code of Civil Procedure
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State and local rules of court and procedures for court commitments, warrants,
extradition and bail
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Information required on warrants filed and issued by the court
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Legal documents associated with civil process
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Effective training and leadership principles and techniques
Skill in:
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Interpreting the policies, procedures and methods applicable to assigned positions in the
Correctional Facility
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with coworkers, the public
and inmates
Effectively handling difficult situations and irate individuals
Reacting quickly and calmly in emergency situations and identifying potentially
dangerous situations
Performing several tasks simultaneously amid noise and interruption
Maintaining accurate records
Operating computers and monitoring systems
Operating a keyboard sufficiently fast and accurate to perform position responsibilities in
a timely manner
Following written and verbal instructions
Correctly interpreting codes, laws, regulations and procedures pertaining to the
operation of the Correctional Facility, fresh arrest, warrants and accepting bail
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Processing civil documents in an accurate and timely manner
Performing assigned duties in an acceptable manner
Training incumbents of the classification to perform their jobs effectively
Scheduling workers and resolving employee concerns
Education and Experience:
One year of experience as a Correctional Technician in the Nevada County Sheriff’s
Office, or three years of directly related work experience in a correctional facility or
detention facility.
Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of a valid California driver's license within 30 days of hire.
Typing at a net rate of 25 wpm.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
Must remain seated for long periods of time and operate the Correctional Facility
security control console. All positions involve reaching, bending, grasping, lifting up to
25 pounds, hand and eye coordination, and manual dexterity necessary to operate
buttons, switches, keyboards, telephones, and teletype, copy and photographic
machines.
Work is performed in a closed, secured, and often stressful environment, which may
include exposure to communicable diseases and violent behavior.
Incumbents will be required to work shifts, weekends and holidays.
Some accommodations may be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified
individuals who require and request such accommodations.
Other Requirements:
Must submit to and pass a psychological evaluation, medical examination and a
background investigation.
Conviction by any state, the federal government or a foreign government of a crime that
could have been punishable by imprisonment in a federal or state prison is disqualifying.
This class description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not allinclusive. Not all duties are necessarily performed by each incumbent. Incumbents may
be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document
and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.
FLSA: NE