Pretrial Release Officer

COURT SERVICES - Pre-Trial Release Officer 
paygrade 13 - $22.38hr./$46,550 annually   Non Exempt

Employee Benefits

• Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• FRS Retirement
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Education Incentives
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Wellness Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Employee Gym
• Free Employee Health Clinic

MAJOR FUNCTION
The Pretrial Release Officer assures that all clients released into the Pretrial Supervised Release Program are in complete compliance with court-ordered special conditions of release. Court-ordered special conditions of release may include, but are not limited to, instructions related to House Arrest/Global Positioning System (GPS)supervision, mental health, drug abuse and/or alcohol abuse evaluations and treatment, court-imposed curfew, third-party custodies, educational and/or employment conditions, medical conditions.

• Knowledge of penal rules and regulations and all jail book-in procedures.
• Knowledge of court procedures and court appearance scheduling as related to first appearance, preliminary hearings, arraignments, and trials.
• Knowledge of laws and procedures relating to maintenance of confidential court records.
• Knowledge of skillful interviewing techniques.
• Ability to become familiar with Criminal Justice Agencies and applicable community resources.
• Ability to use good judgment and make independent decisions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Possess the physical, mental and emotional abilities to perform any and all essential job duties as identified and required by the Program Manager and any other applicable authority.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in criminology, psychology, sociology or a related field.  A minimum of two (2) years’ probation, related case management or criminal justice experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to secure a valid Florida driver’s license at the time of employment.
• A comparable amount of related training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

• Because Court Services Division and BoCC have a high degree of public accountability, regular attendance, punctuality, and integrity are essential requirements of this position.
• Must have own daily transportation and telephone as employee is subject to call.
• Applicant/employee shall be fingerprinted and subject to personal background investigations procedures to ascertain an evaluation and determination of moral character.
• Must successfully clear pre-employment psychological evaluations.
• Must undergo a Level 2 (FDLE) screening submitted electronically before commencing work. This certification must be maintained as a condition of employment.

This position shall be required to report for work when a declaration of emergency has been declared in Polk County.