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Bexar County, TX

Pretrial Bond Officer III

Bexar County, TX, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208

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Salary :

$4,117.00 Monthly

Location :

Pretrial Services - 222 South Comal San Antonio, TX

Job Type :

Full-time Regular

Job Number :

2025-02155

Department :

Office of Criminal Justice Policy, Planning & Programs

Division :

Pretrial Services

Opening Date :

08 / 15 / 2025

Closing Date :

Continuous

Summary Under general supervision identifies, interviews and researches defendants eligible for release on Electronic Monitoring (ELM) / Global Positioning System (GPS), Substance Abuse treatment, and / or Mental Health utilizing Criminal Justice Information System, National Criminal Information System and Texas Criminal Information System

Duties and Responsibilities

Identifies, interviews and researches defendants eligible for release on Electronic Monitoring (ELM) / Global Positioning System (GPS), Substance Abuse treatment, and / or Mental Health utilizing Criminal Justice Information System, National Criminal Information System and Texas Criminal Information System

Coordinates and conducts drug and alcohol testing as required by court

Coordinates the release of inmates approved for ELM, Substance Abuse or Mental health treatment supervision and transports defendants home or to treatment centers upon release

Apprises defendants of conditions of bond such as treatment, ELM and drug / alcohol testing schedule

Enforces and verifies compliance with conditions of bond and / or proper operation of ELM equipment on a 24-7 basis, by conducting scheduled and unscheduled field work to defendant's home, reference homes, place of employment, treatment center, judge's location, magistrate court and / or the adult detention center

Assembles, installs, programs, and troubleshoots electronic monitoring equipment

Schedules and participates in defendant conferences and counseling sessions to address program compliance or violations

Maintains detailed supervision files on defendants on ELM, in residential and outpatient treatment programs

Verifies defendant's appointments and hours of employment in order to allow defendant to leave range of ELM equipment

Testifies in court regarding defendants' compliance or non-compliance while on Pretrial Services Office supervision

Calculates, collects and reports fees

Prepares reports of program statistics such as releases, re-arrests bond forfeitures, and closed files

Performs related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice or a closely related field, and two (2) years' experience criminal justice system; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications

Good knowledge of the criminal justice system; knowledge of the Criminal Justice Information System, National Criminal Information Center and Texas Criminal Information Center databases; knowledge of available substance abuse programs and facilities and Pretrial Case Management System (CMS)

Skill in interpreting regulatory legislation regarding detention and release guidelines; considerable skill in effective and efficient case management

Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations; ability to communicate effectively with hostile, abusive or irrational individuals; ability to operate personal computer and basic office equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees, outside organizations, law enforcement agencies and the general public

Must obtain National Criminal Information Center and Texas Criminal Information Center certification within 6 months of employment

Must have a valid driver's license

Required to successfully complete urinalysis testing training session offered by County contract vendor for certification

Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test

Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance

Required to work weekends, holidays and rotating shifts

Required to be on call 24-hours a day

May be required to work at more than one location during a work shift

May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek

Working Environment and Physical Demands

Working conditions are primarily indoors with frequent visits to defendant's homes

Required to work in jail environment with frequent exposure to blood, body fluids or other potentially infectious material; exposure to hostile, abusive or irrational individuals

Occasionally moves items weighing up to 10-15 pounds

Occasionally moves about the office

Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information

Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery

Positions self to perform essential functions

Must be able to remain in a stationary position

Supplemental Information Workstations with internet access are available, if needed, to view job postings and apply online at 211 S Flores, San Antonio, TX 78204, 8am - 5pm, Monday through Friday. Phone : 210-335-2545.

NOTE : Part-Time and Temporary positions are not eligible for Bexar County Benefits.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by Bexar County :

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