NEOGOV · 2 weeks ago
Clerk III (Sheriff's Office)
Sioux City, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$24.01/hr - $29.58/hr
1+ years expWoodbury County is seeking a Clerk III for their Sheriff's Office, responsible for various clerical and accounting tasks. The role includes managing departmental records, assisting with gun permit applications, and ensuring efficient operations within the Sheriff's Department.
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Responsibilities
Answer phone inquiries and greets persons within scope of responsibility and refers inquiries to proper resource when necessary
Security clearance of all personnel that enter secure reception doors
Thorough knowledge of computer programs and preparing of word documents and working with Excel, Shieldware and any other software that may be used
Process and prepare for service any civil papers presented to the Sheriffs Office and complete paperwork following service (return of service or mailing return to originator)
Assist covering lunch hours and employee absences in public reception areas
Successfully completed Basic Iowa System Training for NCIC Full Access and must successfully recertify every one (1) years
Assists gun permit division with entering permit holders to database, accepting permit applications from the public
Performs criminal and NICS checks for gun permit applications
Assist SOR registry with updating files of registrants who present themselves for registry check-ins
Ordering of supplies as directed by Administration
Open and distribute mail to appropriate people within the Sheriffs Administrative offices and forward all inmate mail to Secondary Control to document, scan and distribute to inmates
Input information on all people that are visiting inmates in the jail
Perform computer checks for possible local warrants of a subject that may be visiting an inmate or inquiring about an outstanding warrant
Fingerprinting of applicants or public requesting fingerprints for personal reasons
Troubleshooting problems with public visiting terminals
Responsible for collection of inmate’s money from all three Kiosk and daily deposits of money and balancing of books
Responsible for the monthly bank statements for Jail, Electronic Monitoring, Work Release and Room and Board Accounts
Responsible and accountable for the accurate, timely, and efficient preparation of Jail reports as directed by Civilian Lieutenant
Assist in accurate light bookkeeping, recordkeeping, and filing of documents
Notarizes papers as necessary
Scan files as required by Administration
Add Correctional Officers to the banking system
Set up appointments for parole hearings/ evaluations
Troubleshoot money problems with inmates
Credit commissary orders/ manage orders of released inmates
Call family members of released inmates for property
Responsible for work release/room and board accounts and payments
Any other task assigned by the Sheriff or his designee
Attendance is required
Qualification
Required
Must possess High School diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED)
Ability to set priorities regarding assignments and follow through to completion
Specific knowledge of a body of rules or operations for a particular functional area or areas such as might be acquired in one (1) to three (3) years of prior related experience
Knowledge of bookkeeping
Knowledge of record keeping
Computer for data entry, spreadsheets and word processing, calculator (10 key), copier/scanner, possess
Keyboarding skill test from Iowa Workforce Development with a 40 WPM (net score), within the last 12 months
Knowledge of speed writing, dictaphone transcription, typing
Telephone etiquette
Personal maturity to maintain emotional stability in unusual situations of stress or social interaction pressure
Candidate for hire must successfully pass a background check, a physical examination, vision, back screen and drug screen prior to employment
Benefits
IPERS
Great Health Insurance Benefit
Free Dental
Life & LTD Insurance
Sick leave benefits
Vacation
10 Paid Holidays
2 Personal Days
Moving allowance is negotiable
Health, Dental, Life & Long Term Disability
Paid vacation days
10 Paid holidays
Paid sick leave
Worker's Compensation
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending for Medical Reimbursement and Dependent Care
Deferred Compensation Plan
Eye Insurance
Discounted membership rate for Four Seasons Health Club
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
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CEO
Brandon McDonald
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