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Midland County

Pretrial Supervision Officer

Midland County, Midland, Texas, United States, 79709

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Please ensure that you fill out this

DPS criminal background check permission form

(you must open this in Internet Explorer to digitally sign). All that is needed is your name, signature, and the date. You will need to attach this to your application. CRIMINAL CHECKS CANNOT BE RUN WITHOUT THIS FORM AND YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE. Engages in activities related to the supervision of adult offenders and is responsible for enforcing the conditions of supervision imposed by the Court. Maintains complete records, prepares assessment plans, and supervises offenders as determined by the matrix. Refers offenders to various departmental and community resources. Make recommendations to the Court concerning Pretrial supervision upon a bond inquiry. Record and document all significant actions, decisions, services rendered, and periodic evaluations in the offender’s record. This documentation shall include, but is not limited to, the offender’s compliance with the conditions, progress, responses to intervention, and adjustment to pretrial supervision. Close files in a timely manner. Meet with offenders in individual sessions as dictated by the needs of the offender or as ordered by the Court. Address violations of conditions with the client and with the Manager as needed, to determine appropriate actions. Prepare court-related documents and be present in court for sentencing, revocations, and as required by the Court or directed by the Manager. Ensure caseload compliance with department policies and memorandums. Enforce individual conditions for all offenders as ordered by the Court. Ensure offenders understand conditions of release as ordered by the Court. Proper case documentation is required. Monitor and assist in supervising the collection of court-ordered fees. Complete curfew checks and home visits on a random basis as ordered by the court. Follow the Pretrial Services Department's policies. Refer to and seek assistance from Article 17.01 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedures regarding bonding questions and procedures. Coordinate and maintain contact with prosecuting attorneys, defense attorneys, district and county clerks, all other local criminal justice agencies, and the community at large. Maintain County-issued vehicle and equipment in a clean and good working condition. Willingness to work weekends and holidays on a rotating schedule is required. Clean monitors, GPS, and SCRAM units. Help cover tasks that the non-driving PSO is unable to cover. Attend court as scheduled. Regular and timely attendance is required. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and at least six months of full-time experience in case work counseling or a related field. KNOWLEDGE OF/SKILLS OR ABILITY TO Possess working knowledge of the English language, spelling, and good interpersonal skills in dealing with offenders, the public, co-workers, court personnel, city/county personnel, law enforcement agencies, and must function as a team player with local/state resource agencies. Knowledge of computers and their programs, with the ability to type 50 WPM. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and adhere to office policies and procedures. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Must be able to obtain and maintain insurance through the agency’s insurance carrier and be a Notary Public of the State of Texas. Must have a valid, clean driving record, provide proof of vehicle insurance, and have adequate transportation.

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