INMATE SERVICES WORKER I




Job Description

GENERAL OVERVIEW
Under general supervision, provides required services determined by the Ohio Jail Minimum Standards for the inmates housed at the Summit County Jail. Coordinates inmate visitation, inmate programming, releases inmate property, distributes commissary, monitors inmates during gym activity, and processes inmate mail.
 
QUALIFICATIONS
Completion of secondary education, supplemented by coursework in social work, psychology, or a related field is preferred but not required.  Any combination of training or work experience that indicates possession of the skills, knowledge, and abilities listed above. 
 
JOB DUTIES:
 Greets and registers inmate visitors. Verifies visitor information.    
 Monitors visits through the video visitation system. Ensures visitation procedures are followed.  
 Schedules Attorneys for contact visits and maintains an up-to-date contact room schedule
 Receives, searches, and processes inmate property.
 Processes the inmate’s personal property for release.
 Ensures all documents are accurate before releasing property. 
 Prepares the necessary documents and reports on released property.
 Authorizes incoming property and records it on the jail computer system.
 Maintains personal property sheets and records on inmates’ property.
Unloads the commissary at the jail loading dock.
Distributes and verifies commissary to the inmates. Obtains the inmate's signature on the receipt for the commissary items they have received.
 Distributes Secure Pack to inmates. Obtains signature on receipt for items they received. 
Receives, searches, and processes inmate mail.  Returns inmate mail to sender if contraband is found.
 Delivers and collects all mail.
Verifies inmates' eligibility for indigent kits, assembles and distributes kits
Delivers indigent inmate clothing, completes and files proper paperwork for indigent clothing, including having inmates sign for the clothing
Monitors programs for inmates, including but not limited to Bible study, Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, etc.
Prepared and maintains reports on program activities. 
Instructs and supervises inmates in recreational activities.
Maintains records on recreational activities.
Receives phone calls and answers questions regarding inmates at the jail.
Processes and answers inmates' indigent KITES through the electronic KITE system.
Prepares and maintains statistical information on inmates.
 Stock inmate vending machines.
Performs other related duties as required.
 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 
 
1.        Obtain, verify, and explain information.
2.        Analyze and solve problems of an interpersonal nature.
3.        Ability to move and lift items.
4.        Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, in working with clients in person and on the telephone.
5.        Operate the computer and keyboard.
6.       Knowledge of Word, Outlook, Jail Management, and KITE systems.
7.        Ability to utilize video visitation equipment.
8.        Ability to work in extreme hot or cold weather
9.        Ability to walk up and down stairs


INTERNAL & EXTERNAL POSTING

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

OFF DAYS: Saturday & Sunday

Work Location: 205 East Crosier St., Akron, Ohio 44311

Pre-Employment Testing: Pre-Employment Drug Screen and Criminal Background Check

Position : 314408008

Code : 20263100-14

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Group : SHERIFF 12

Posting Start : 10/07/2026

Posting End : 10/30/2026

Details : Join Your Future!

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $21.99