8/13/2025 - Keyboarding Clerk 1 (Two positions available) Cumberland County Jail Starting Rate: $31,000.00
Keyboarding Clerk 1 (Two positions available)
Cumberland County Jail
Starting Rate: $31,000.00
Duties: Under close supervision, completes data entry and oversight of the systems that track inmates, inmate histories, sentences, and bail funds; prepares paperwork upon inmate admission and release from the jail; reviews all committing forms for legality and accuracy; tracks incarceration history of inmates; tracks/documents fingerprinting paperwork of inmates; reviews deferred commitments daily; reviews files, initiates warrant checks, and processes all documents for inmates prior to their release; tracks/confirms inmate commutation credits, work credits, gap time, and minimum credits; performs routine, repetitive clerical work involving the processing of documents in a variety of functions; may key enter or type various documents from copy, records, tapes, or other recording equipment; does other related duties as required.
Requirements: Ability to use the computer and phone. Ability to follow oral and written directions in a timely and accurate manner. Ability to work independently without direct supervision; Ability to work in a para-military setting. Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with the general public, colleagues, and inmate population. Knowledge of modern office methods to include experience with email and Microsoft Office products. Excellent organizational, analytical, and data entry skills. Experience with jail management systems (specifically BluHorse) preferred. Bilingual a plus.
Hours: 35 hours per week, some weekend and/or evening hours required.
Note: Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of physical fitness and drug screenings. This position is subject to a typing examination in which candidates will be required to demonstrate proficiency in keyboarding or typing 40 net words per minute.
Applicants should submit a cover letter and work history to:
Human Resources
HR@cumberlandcountynj.gov
OR complete an online application and upload documents at:
https://www.cumberlandcountynj.gov/jobs
Posting is open until filled
The County of Cumberland offers a wide array of benefits for all full-time employees. Benefits include Retirement Programs, Medical/RX Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Supplemental Insurance options, Paid Leave, and Tuition Reimbursement. Specific benefits are subject to the provisions of County policy and the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Part time employees are eligible for leave benefits as required by New Jersey law.
The County of Cumberland is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to recruit and hire qualified individuals without discrimination and regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, breastfeeding, gender identity or expression, disability, liability for military service, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait and genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing).
Cumberland County employment is governed by the rules and regulations of the NJ Civil Service Commission.
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