Jail Booking Specialist

Overview

One Agency, One Mission: Public Safety

Are you a calm, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you want a career with purpose, where your work directly supports community safety and the justice system?
Our Jail Booking Specialists are the first point of contact for individuals entering or leaving the Larimer County Jail. In this role, you’ll combine strong administrative skills with sound judgment and professionalism while supporting incarcerated individuals, law enforcement partners, legal representatives, and the public.

If you're looking for meaningful work, stability, advancement opportunities, and a chance to make a real difference, this may be the role for you.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Process inmate intake and release with accuracy and professionalism
• Maintain secure and confidential inmate records
• Communicate clearly with inmates, staff, and the public
• Review and interpret legal documents (court orders, commitments, etc.)
• Enter data into criminal justice systems and operate CCIC/NCIC terminals
• Monitor inmates in the booking area and respond appropriately in crisis situations
• Assist with property inventory, fee collection, and reporting
• Support safety, security, and facility procedures
• Train and support new staff as needed

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• One year of clerical or administrative experience required
• Experience or education in criminal justice preferred
• Strong computer and data-entry skills (35 WPM typing minimum)
• Excellent communication, professionalism, and problem-solving ability
• Ability to work under pressure and exercise sound judgment
• Must be able to work varied shifts - days, nights, weekends, and holidays

What You Bring

• Integrity and accountability
• Ability to stay calm, respectful, and focused in challenging situations
• Strong attention to detail and confidential record handling
• Commitment to teamwork and service to the community

Research indicates that individuals from diverse backgrounds, including women and people of color, may sometimes feel hesitant to apply for a position unless they have experience performing every task outlined in the job description. At the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office, we believe in recognizing the value of skills and perspectives that can be gained through unique experiences and backgrounds. We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion, which we believe are essential to driving innovation and success. If you are passionate about our mission and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, we invite you to apply and showcase the qualities that set you apart. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and look forward to reviewing your application.
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Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.

Benefits

For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.

Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account
  
• Short and Long Term Disability.
  
• Employee Assistance Program
  
• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
  
• Accident Insurance
  
• Critical Illness Insurance
  
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match.
  
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation.
  
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and holidays.
  
  

Click here to view information on Larimer County's Benefits.

The Sheriff’s Office prohibits possession of marijuana by employees under any circumstances and expects employees to comply with federal law.
Applicants must meet all of the following:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
  
• Cannot have a felony conviction
  
• No convictions involving domestic violence
  
• No use of illegal drugs within the past five years
  

*For Current Sheriff's Office Employees*

In order to be considered, you must get a Letter of Support from your chain of command and submit the Letter of Support with your application . Please use the following process for your Letter of Support:
Submit your Letter of Intent to your direct supervisor.
Your direct supervisor will then write a Letter of Support and route that Letter of Support through your chain of command.
Your next-level supervisor/manager endorses your direct supervisor's Letter of Support.
Your mid-level manager then endorses your Letter of Support.
Your Division Commander then endorses your Letter of Support.
Submit your Letter of Intent and fully endorsed Letter of Support along with your application.


Recruitment Contact
Email: valdezkl@co.larimer.co.us

For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.

Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match.
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick and holidays.

Click here to view information on Larimer County's Benefits.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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