Midland County, TX
Salary :
$40,176.66 Annually Location :
Midland, TX Job Type:
Full-Time Job Number:
2019-00495 Department:
Pretrial Services Opening Date:
02/21/2025
Summary
Please ensure that you fill out this (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 CAN NOT BE RUN WITHOUT THIS FORM AND YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE.
Engages in activities related to the supervision of adult offenders, and responsible for the enforcement of 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. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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 outs files in a timely manner. Meet with offenders in individual session as dictated by the needs of the offender, or as ordered by the Court. Address violations of the conditions with the client and with the Manager as needed, to determine appropriate actions. Prepare court related documents; 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 offender understands conditions of release as ordered by the Court. Proper case documentation 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 Departments Policies. Refer to and seek assistance from Article 17.01 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedures in reference to Bonding questions and procedures. Coordinate and maintain contact with the 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. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays on a rotating schedule. Clean monitors, GPS, and Scram units Help cover tasks that the non-driving PSO is unable to cover. Attend court per schedule Regular and timely attendance is required
Qualifications, Education, and/or experience
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 related field. Knowledge, Skills and/or ability
KNOWLEDGE OF/SKILL OR ABILITY TO Must possess working knowledge of the English language, spelling. Possess good interpersonal skills in dealing with offenders, public, and co-workers court personnel, city/county personnel, law enforcement agencies and must function as a team player with local/state resource agencies. Knowledge of computer and their programs and be able to type 50 wpm. Applicant must have the ability to follow verbal and written instructions, and follow office policies and procedures. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Must be able to obtain and maintain insurance by agency insurance carrier and Notary Public of the State of Texas. Must have valid, clean driving record, provide proof of vehicle insurance, and have adequate transportation. HEALTH / DENTAL INSURANCE- Regular full-time employees are provided general medical, hospitalization, and dental insurance coverage. This is free to the employee if they take a yearly HRA and have negative Cotinine test yearly. Employees may obtain coverage under the group plan for family members at their own expense. All benefits have a waiting period of the first of the month following 30 days of hire. Prices for other insurance are listed
LONG TERM DISABILITY- Regular full-time employees working over 30 hours per week are eligible for long-term disability benefits. This benefit becomes effective on the 1st day of the month following six months of continuous employment with the county
CAFETERIA PLAN -
All regular full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the supplemental insurance portion of the county cafeteria plan on the 91st day of employment, or annually during an enrollment period for the following plan year of January 1 through December 31. They will not be eligible for enrollment in the Flexible Spending Accounts for medical reimbursement and/or dependent care until the first annual enrollment for the plan year beginning after 1 full year of employment.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS -
Midland County offers five deferred compensation plans. Enrollment in one of these plans can be done at any time after the 91st day of employment.
RETIREMENT PLAN -
The county is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS). Regular employees are required to become members of TCDRS and are eligible for this benefit immediately upon employment. Employees automatically deposit 7% of their salary. Temporary employees are not eligible to become members of TCDRS. The county matches employee deposits by 200% and interest at retirement. An employee is vested after 8 years of service. An employee may retire with full benefits after 8 years of service and attainment of age 60, or after 30 years of service, or at the time the employee qualifies under the "Rule of 75". The "Rule of 75" is defined as when the employee's age combined with years of service (rounded down to whole years) equal to 75 or more.
DEATH BENEFIT PLANS -
There are two (2) types of death benefit plans provided by Midland County to all employees who participate in the Texas County and District Retirement System.
SUPPLEMENTAL DEATH BENEFITS FUND-If an employee dies, his or her beneficiary will receive a lump sum payment equal to one year's compensation, based on the employee's most recent regular rate of pay for the employee's regular position. SURVIVOR ANNUITY DEATH BENEFIT -To be eligible for this death benefit, the employee must be a participant in T.C.D.R.S. and must have completed at least four (4) years of service with Midland County SOCIAL SECURITY -
All employees of the county are covered by social security. The county also contributes to the social security system on behalf of each employee.
WORKERS' COMPENSATION - All employees of the county are covered by the workers' compensation insurance program, and the county pays the premium. This coverage provides medical and salary continuation payments to employees who receive bona fide, on-the-job, work-related injuries.
LEAVE TIME -
Regular full-time county employees are eligible for holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, and other types of released time under certain circumstances.
FREE WELLNESS CLINIC- for anyone over the age 3 covered by Midland County's insurance.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
LONGEVITY PAY
YEARLY-Upon completion of one (1) year of service, each employee receives longevity pay. Longevity pay is paid at a rate of sixty dollars ($60.00) per year of service to the county. This longevity pay is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis. TELADOC SERVICES-as of 1/1/19 This service gives you access to a medical professional via the internet at no charge to the employee. To use this service you must be covered under the County medical plan and register with Teladoc.
$40,176.66 Annually Location :
Midland, TX Job Type:
Full-Time Job Number:
2019-00495 Department:
Pretrial Services Opening Date:
02/21/2025
Summary
Please ensure that you fill out this (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 CAN NOT BE RUN WITHOUT THIS FORM AND YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE.
Engages in activities related to the supervision of adult offenders, and responsible for the enforcement of 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. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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 outs files in a timely manner. Meet with offenders in individual session as dictated by the needs of the offender, or as ordered by the Court. Address violations of the conditions with the client and with the Manager as needed, to determine appropriate actions. Prepare court related documents; 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 offender understands conditions of release as ordered by the Court. Proper case documentation 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 Departments Policies. Refer to and seek assistance from Article 17.01 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedures in reference to Bonding questions and procedures. Coordinate and maintain contact with the 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. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays on a rotating schedule. Clean monitors, GPS, and Scram units Help cover tasks that the non-driving PSO is unable to cover. Attend court per schedule Regular and timely attendance is required
Qualifications, Education, and/or experience
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 related field. Knowledge, Skills and/or ability
KNOWLEDGE OF/SKILL OR ABILITY TO Must possess working knowledge of the English language, spelling. Possess good interpersonal skills in dealing with offenders, public, and co-workers court personnel, city/county personnel, law enforcement agencies and must function as a team player with local/state resource agencies. Knowledge of computer and their programs and be able to type 50 wpm. Applicant must have the ability to follow verbal and written instructions, and follow office policies and procedures. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Must be able to obtain and maintain insurance by agency insurance carrier and Notary Public of the State of Texas. Must have valid, clean driving record, provide proof of vehicle insurance, and have adequate transportation. HEALTH / DENTAL INSURANCE- Regular full-time employees are provided general medical, hospitalization, and dental insurance coverage. This is free to the employee if they take a yearly HRA and have negative Cotinine test yearly. Employees may obtain coverage under the group plan for family members at their own expense. All benefits have a waiting period of the first of the month following 30 days of hire. Prices for other insurance are listed
LONG TERM DISABILITY- Regular full-time employees working over 30 hours per week are eligible for long-term disability benefits. This benefit becomes effective on the 1st day of the month following six months of continuous employment with the county
CAFETERIA PLAN -
All regular full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the supplemental insurance portion of the county cafeteria plan on the 91st day of employment, or annually during an enrollment period for the following plan year of January 1 through December 31. They will not be eligible for enrollment in the Flexible Spending Accounts for medical reimbursement and/or dependent care until the first annual enrollment for the plan year beginning after 1 full year of employment.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS -
Midland County offers five deferred compensation plans. Enrollment in one of these plans can be done at any time after the 91st day of employment.
RETIREMENT PLAN -
The county is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS). Regular employees are required to become members of TCDRS and are eligible for this benefit immediately upon employment. Employees automatically deposit 7% of their salary. Temporary employees are not eligible to become members of TCDRS. The county matches employee deposits by 200% and interest at retirement. An employee is vested after 8 years of service. An employee may retire with full benefits after 8 years of service and attainment of age 60, or after 30 years of service, or at the time the employee qualifies under the "Rule of 75". The "Rule of 75" is defined as when the employee's age combined with years of service (rounded down to whole years) equal to 75 or more.
DEATH BENEFIT PLANS -
There are two (2) types of death benefit plans provided by Midland County to all employees who participate in the Texas County and District Retirement System.
SUPPLEMENTAL DEATH BENEFITS FUND-If an employee dies, his or her beneficiary will receive a lump sum payment equal to one year's compensation, based on the employee's most recent regular rate of pay for the employee's regular position. SURVIVOR ANNUITY DEATH BENEFIT -To be eligible for this death benefit, the employee must be a participant in T.C.D.R.S. and must have completed at least four (4) years of service with Midland County SOCIAL SECURITY -
All employees of the county are covered by social security. The county also contributes to the social security system on behalf of each employee.
WORKERS' COMPENSATION - All employees of the county are covered by the workers' compensation insurance program, and the county pays the premium. This coverage provides medical and salary continuation payments to employees who receive bona fide, on-the-job, work-related injuries.
LEAVE TIME -
Regular full-time county employees are eligible for holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, and other types of released time under certain circumstances.
FREE WELLNESS CLINIC- for anyone over the age 3 covered by Midland County's insurance.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
LONGEVITY PAY
YEARLY-Upon completion of one (1) year of service, each employee receives longevity pay. Longevity pay is paid at a rate of sixty dollars ($60.00) per year of service to the county. This longevity pay is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis. TELADOC SERVICES-as of 1/1/19 This service gives you access to a medical professional via the internet at no charge to the employee. To use this service you must be covered under the County medical plan and register with Teladoc.