Pre-Trial Bond Officer II - C

You may choose to display a cookie banner on the external site. You must specify the message in the cookie banner and may add a link to a relevant policy. If you are unfamiliar with these requirements, please seek the advice of legal counsel.**Job Title**Pre-Trial Bond Officer II - C**Pay Rate**United States of America (Hourly)**Time Type**Full time**Summary****Job Description Summary**Under general supervision, is responsible for identifying, interviewing and processing individuals in the Bexar County Adult Detention Center eligible for legal counsel, financial review and/or release on Personal Recognizance (PR) Bond; submits bond applications and substantiating information to County and District Courts for approval/denial; instructs inmates on bond requirements; coordinates the release of inmates approved for PR Bond; and performs related duties as required.**Duties and Responsibilities**:* Compiles interview list from daily bookings of inmates eligible to apply for release on Personal Recognizance (PR) Bond, inmates requiring legal counsel, and/or a Financial Data Report(FDR)* Interviews inmates to obtain all pertinent personal, employment, financial and social data required for various eligibility reports* Verifies defendant personal and employment information by contacting references provided (friends, family, employers, social workers and relevant internal and external agencies)* Conducts background investigation on applicants utilizing computer to access Federal, State and local criminal information databases* Submits bond interviews and supporting information to appropriate judge or magistrate for review and provides affidavits for appointment of counsel and FDR affidavits to their respective court* Provides criminal courts with additional information or clarification and follows through as necessary* Compiles inmate release list data of applicants approved by the court and distributes to Intake Shift Supervisors and jail staff* Instructs defendants approved for PR bond regarding release, reporting and supervision requirements* Completes and notarizes all contractual documents related to PR Bond release* Assists in collection and reporting of bond fees applicable from individuals released on personal bond* Performs related duties as required**Minimum Qualifications:*** Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement or a closely related field, and one (1) year criminal justice system experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience* Knowledge of criminal justice system; knowledge of the Criminal Justice Information System, National Criminal Information Center and Texas Criminal Information Center databases* Skill in interpreting regulatory legislation regarding detention and release guidelines; skill 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, attorneys, court officials, law enforcement agencies and the general public* Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance* Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test* Preferred bilingual in English and Spanish* Must obtain National Criminal Information Center, Texas Criminal Information Center certification within one (1) year of employment* Must obtain a Notary Public certification within one (1) year of employment* Must have a valid driver's license* Must have motor vehicle liability insurance, personal injury insurance and a personal vehicle* Required to work shifts* May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek**Work Environment and Physical Demands:*** Working conditions are primarily indoors* Required to work in jail environment with frequent exposure to hostile people and infectious diseases* 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**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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