Job Location : Elizabeth,NJ, USA
$20.24 per hour
At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. We are currently seeking a Records Clerk who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting. Come join a team that is dedicated to making an impact for the people and communities we serve.
The Records Clerk is responsible for the maintenance, updating and disposition of all inmate/resident records and files.
* Assemble inmate/resident files from all repositories; review all inmate/resident records for compliance with policies; verify and correct, as necessary, composition of inmate/resident files; and prepare records for transfers or archives as appropriate.
* Receive all correspondence from courts regarding inmates/residents and respond as necessary; verify that court bonds received fully cover all sentences of inmates/residents; and monitor disposition of the cases of inmates/residents following court appearances. Initiate contact with internal staff, local jurisdictions and courts regarding inmate/resident record information.
* Create and maintain up to date general and inmate/resident files in an organized manner, to include sorting, labeling, filing and retrieving, in accordance with corporate policies and/or procedures for file set-up, composition, retention and storage procedures; maintain confidentiality and security of records.
* Maintain an up-to-date list of inmates/residents scheduled for discharge; process parole certificates, letters of discharge, release authorizations and release notifications.
Qualifications:
* High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent is required.
* Experience in records management in a correctional institution or office preferred.
* A valid driver's license is required.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and other personal computer applications preferred.
* Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age.
CoreCivic is a Drug Free Workplace & EOE- Including Disability/Veteran.