Inmate Release Specialist - SIMS

Posting Date

09/16/25

Application Deadline

09/22/25

Pay Range

Job Description Summary
Min - 1st Quartile - Mid - Max
$19.75 - $22.44 - $25.13 - $30.50

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Sheriff

About the Position

Are you looking for a position that will take advantage of your attention to detail and knack for precision? Your skills may be an excellent resource for the Justice Systems Clerk role with the Maricopa County Administration Department!

The SIMS Inmate Release Specialist provides highly responsible and specialized legal, clerical and customer service support. Under general supervision, this position performs work related to an inmate’s progress through the judicial system while in the custody of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). The Specialist reviews and processes a variety of legal documents of moderate complexity, liaises with various courts, law enforcement, and other agencies and responds to inquiries from the public and bonding companies regarding inmates.

If you are looking for a career that offers stability, growth, and camaraderie, apply today!

About the Maricopa County Sherriff's Office:
Do you possess integrity, strong interpersonal skills, and do you have a desire to serve your community? The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) invites you to become part of Arizona's leading law enforcement agency.  We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team with a variety of openings for Civilian, Detention and Sworn personnel.  We come together as a team to support and provide public safety.

Position Qualifications

We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:

Education 

• High school diploma or GED.

 
 Experience 

• Two (2) years of general clerical/administrative experience.

 
OR
 
Combined education and experience qualifications 

• Other combinations of post-secondary education and experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year for year basis.

 
Other requirements 

• Within six (6) months of employment or assignment must train, functionally test and affirm the proficiency of terminal operations to assure compliance with Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) CJIS policy and regulations, and successfully retest every two (2) years. 
• In order to be considered for employment with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, successful candidates must not have a revoked or suspended driver’s license.
• Training that may be provided on-the-job: FEMA NIMS – IS100 and 700; Safety; Payroll; PREA. 
• Prior to hiring, the Sheriff's Office requires that all candidates pass a background review.

 Our Preferred Candidate has

• Experience in a law enforcement or detention setting
• Advanced knowledge of legal processes or court records.

 Compensation is more than a salary with MCSO:

• Growth and stability since 1871
• Choice of three medical plans – starting as low as $70/month
• Holidays – 10/year + 1 personal day
• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
• Paid sick and parental leaves (birth/adoptioin)
• 10% discount at KinderCare facilities in the Valley and upcoming MCKids Club to serve County employees and their families exclusively
• MCSO Mentoring program to provide personal and professional growth opportunities for all employees
• Access to free County gyms
• Learn more at Benefits Overview 

Essential Job Tasks

(This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.)

• Exercises independent judgment within legal guidelines; learns and understands principles and practices of the legal system including federal, state and municipal courts; reads and comprehends statutes, rules, regulations, and policy.
• Retrieves dat