JOB POSTING
The Court Services/Financial Assistant supports the mission of the Sawyer County Jail, which is to protect the public through the constructive management of offenders placed in its charge. The position is responsible for assisting the Court Services division in the administrative aspects of the booking, housing, and releasing of inmates in the Sawyer County jail in compliance with the Policies and Procedures Manual established for the jail operations.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- File DOC, court and agency paperwork in the respective inmate’s file/folders.
- Assist in arranging inmate transports to and from other facilities.
- Assist with inmate sentence computations and release dates.
- Add court hearings to the agency calendar.
- Coordinate with jail staff and Court Services on hearings and procedures.
- Oversee the Inmate Canteen account, including billing inmates for medical and other services received while in jail, cutting checks for inmates, maintaining files for each inmate's canteen account, and resolving discrepancies in the inmate canteen accounts.
- Work with clinics and hospitals to ensure inmates who become inpatient stays and/or are pregnant are billed correctly.
- Follow up on all past-due inmate accounts, including entry into the TRIP Program, initiation of small claims actions, and wage garnishments.
- Verify that inmate accounts have been closed when an inmate is released.
- Each month complete a funds sweep from the Inmate Canteen account.
- Assist Jail Administration with money counts and banking deposits.
- Oversee employee Uniform Allowance account and pay invoices to suppliers.
- Perform duties as Confidential Secretary and Receptionist in their absence.
- Other daily tasks as required by law, policy, regulations, or other orders.
Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years of age, have a valid Wisconsin driver’s license, no felony convictions
- High School diploma or equivalent required, associate degree in office administration or related field preferred but not required
- Excellent Microsoft Office Suite and communication skills to serve and assist the public.
Starting wage range of $21.08 - $22.28 per hour DOQ. Competitive wage and benefit package includes health insurance, Wisconsin Retirement System, life insurance, sick, vacation and holiday pay.
Applications may be returned to Sawyer County Human Resources, 10610 Main Street, Suite 23, Hayward, WI 54843, or may be submitted electronically through the Sawyer County Website sawyercountygov.org.
This position is open until filled and applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Sawyer County is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply.
Last Update: Jan 03, 2025 12:25 pm CST
