Bexar County, TX
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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$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 :
#J-18808-Ljbffr