Department: Justice Services, Closing Date: 7/7/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
*Please be advised this position may close on or after 06/26/2024,
without advance notice, should we receive asufficient number of qualified
applications.
This position has an anticipated work schedule of Tuesday through Friday
1:00 PM to 9:30 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AMto 4:30 PM. Some holidays
will be required, subject to change. Under FLSA guidelines, this position
is non-exempt.
Provides assistance related to the pretrial services program. Identifies,
screens, interviews, investigates, and recommendsdefendants for Personal
Recognizance (PR) Bond consideration.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
-Identifies, screens, interviews, investigates, and recommends defendants for
PR Bond consideration.
-Completes criminal history checks and follow-up investigations to verify
information provided during the Assessmentprocess.
-Utilizes the CO Pretrial Assessment Tool and other evidence based/informed
tools to identify appropriate bondrecommendations.
-Writes accurate Appearance Bonds based on court approved bond and conditions.
-Completes assessments when requested by the court; provides updates to court
for bond reconsideration.
-Determines victim impact and notification; notifies victims of potential PR
bond as required by statute.
-Processes release documents.
-Responds to inquiries from defendants and/or the court.
-Maintains accurate documentation and files.
-Interacts and coordinates with internal and external staff involved with the
Pretrial Services Program.
-Attends workshops and/or meetings as needed.
-Collects statistics and information to assist with compilation of
monthly/annual reports.
-Assists with case management of defendants as needed.
-Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
-Must be honest, trustworthy and possess a high degree of personal integrity.
-Knowledge of court procedures, criminal justice system, and Colorado state
statutes pertaining to pretrial releasehighly desired.
-Knowledge and understanding of victim rights notification and related
statutes
highly desired.
-Ability to evaluate individuals, collect and analyze data, assess risk and
stability factors, and formulate reports highlydesired.
-Ability to preserve departmental, court, law enforcement, victim, and
defendant confidentiality.
-Ability to act in a diplomatic and courteous manner to deescalate potentially
rude or hostile defendants.
-Ability to use a computer, basic office equipment, databases, and Microsoft
Office programs such as Word, Excel, andOutlook.
-Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
-Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
-Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-
workers and the public.
-Must possess strong telephone, public interaction, written, and verbal
communication skills.
-Ability to work within a secured environment, follow and understand strict
security guidelines as set by the El PasoCounty Sheriff.
-Maintain regular and punctual attendance.