Pre-Trial Bond Officer III - C

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If you are unfamiliar with these requirements, please seek the advice of legal counsel.**Job Title**Pre-Trial Bond Officer III - C**Pay Rate**United States of America (Hourly)**Time Type**Full time**Summary**Under direct supervision, is responsible for monitoring the status of defendants released on bond with specialized conditions of bond; verifies defendant information and reviews court documents; tracks number of defendants released or denied bond; and performs related duties as required**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 Qualification:*** Bilingual in English and Spanish* 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 public* Must obtain National Criminal Information Center and Texas Criminal Information Center certification within six (6) months of employment* Must have a valid must have a valid driver’s license* Required to successfully complete urinalysis testing training session offered by County contract vendor for certification* Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance* Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test* 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 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**Working With Bexar County**Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee’s spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.*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.

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