Clerk – Intake/Release

Job Posting End Date:

November 18, 2026

Department:

SHERIFF

Compensation Grade:

G15

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:

Pay Range: $35,193.60 - $54,849.60
Starting salary - Minimum of the Pay Range

Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):

No

About Us:

Recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees. Apply now to join an organization where you truly make a difference.

Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:

Class Summary 

Performs responsible clerical and routine administrative work involving the responsibility for the efficient handling of important office procedures or programs; does related work as required. 

Representative Work Functions 

• Performs computer data entry of criminal charges, completes inmate booking cards and prepares inmate records.  Complete local and national warrant checks.  Answer telephone inquires from the general public, magistrates, and bondsmen involving inmate charges and bonds; complete immigration checks. 
• This job involves working rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Work is performed under the regular supervision of a shift supervisor. 
• Establish and maintain cross referenced electronic and/or paper files; search electronic and/or hardcopy records and files to retrieve information. 
• Operate standard office machinery and equipment. 

 Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on then current workloads and department needs. 

Performance Standards 

Effectively coordinates and performs clerical assignments; accurately maintains reports, files, and requests for service; efficiently assists in processing important documents and reports; maintain official hardcopy and/or electronic files and records; clearly and courteously communicate information. 

Minimum Qualifications 

High school or GED plus one (1) year experience and training in fields providing the knowledge, skills and abilities listed such as clerical work.  The appropriate certification (level “A” or level “B”) as a VCIN/NCIC operator must be obtained within six months of employment and maintained continuously throughout the course of employment in this classification.   

Additional requirements:
• DMV Transcript: Yes/No
• CDL: Yes/No
• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: Yes/No
• CPS Check: Yes/No
• Physical: Yes/No
• Respirator: Yes/No
• Psychological Screening: Yes/No
• Polygraph: Yes/No
• At Will: Yes/No

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications: Requires any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to two (2) years in fields providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with such positions as clerk or office assistant. Special Requirements: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Skills:

Working Conditions:

Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business. 

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Official Job Descriptions:

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VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.