Bondsman - Pretrial Services

Come work at a place where we strive to promote and create a safe community. We take pride in living and working in Central Texas and are looking for exceptional talent to join our team. 

Job Description:

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Responds to phone calls to check defendants in and answer questions regarding bonds or court dates.
• Accurately enters data into computer systems to assist defendants with requests for a Court Appointed Attorney and update information.
• Interviews defendants for Bond application; checks criminal histories; and verifies information provided by calling references to make sure that defendants have a place to live.
• Ensures the presiding judge has required documentation to process defendants.
• Write Bonds and enters information into computer system for defendants that qualify for pretrial bonds.
• Collects Bond fees.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by six (6) months of general office experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Physical Demands:

• Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:

• none

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

Bell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Additional Qualifications:

Proposed Compensation:

Additional Recruiting Instruction:

1. Candidate must successfully pass a Criminal Background check to be eligible for employment.

2. This position works rotating weekend and Holidays.

Bell County reserves the right to close or extend any job posting at any time, regardless of the job posting closing date listed.

Bell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy located at the Historic Courthouse, 3rd Floor, in downtown Belton.