DUTY OFFICER - CLERICAL
Linn County
Friday, 06 March 2026
Linn County is committed to creating a Customer-Centered Culture placing our internal & external customers at the center of everything we do! Why do we do this? We get that question a lot. The answer is simple: We want our customers to have a positive experience. Our co-workers are customers too. Exceptional internal customer satisfaction leads to exceptional customer satisfaction for the public! Why work at Linn County? Competitive wages with annual pay increases & annual cost of living increase (depending on budget) Medical, dental, vision, short & long term disability, and supplemental life insurance Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension Plan (IPERS) Wellness program offering credit on insurance premiums to eligible employees Free on-site fitness centers 100% County paid basic life insurance 12 paid holidays per year Training & professional development opportunities. Hourly Wage: $24.00 About Duty Officer: Performs a wide range of administrative, bookkeeping, operational, and security functions in support of correctional facility operations. Key responsibilities include maintaining accurate inmate records; processing legal documents and court orders; handling inmate funds and financial transactions; providing customer service; and ensuring adherence to legal and procedural standards.
Essential Functions
Processes inmate funds, bond payments, and work release fees; issues checks or vouchers for inmate release; and balances and reconciles accounts, cash, and receipts. Generates reports and statistics. Processes and maintains inmate files, logs, and records. Responds to inquiries from the public, attorneys, law enforcement, and other agencies in person and via phone. Processes and verifies court orders, warrants, complaints, and legal documents through various systems. Sets court appearances. Enforces facility access procedures, screens, documents, and monitors visitor entry, and supports facility safety through alert communications. Accepts and reviews incoming materials, property, documents, and monies into the facility. Makes determinations on the release of inmates according to court orders. Conducts warrant checks for visitors and inmates to be released. Provides general administrative assistance deputies and command staff; schedules appointments, and maintains daily records. Operates a variety of computerized records and communications systems.
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required. Three (3) to five (5) years of administrative support or bookkeeping experience required. Legal or law enforcement experience preferred.
Shift
Floater - shift varies Read the full description here: Duty Officer Job Description. Learn more about the Sheriff's Office here: Linn County Sheriff's Office Website