JOB
- Please be advised this is an on-call position with limited hours and is as needed.
WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS FOR THE 20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT?-
Great working environment
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Growth and Development Opportunities
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Competitive Benefits Package
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Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick)
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness Qualifying Employer
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Tuition Assistance
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Paid Holidays
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Retirement Plan Options
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457 Deferred Compensation Plans
KEY REQUIREMENTS-
Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, public administration or a related field
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Two years of specific related experience of pretrial and/or intake operations required.
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NCIC/FCIC certification within 30 days of hire and continuous certification throughout employment
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Ability to maintain jail security clearance and work in a jail setting
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Knowledge of methods, practices, principles, procedures and techniques used in interviewing and investigating as it pertains to the operation of the department
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Ability to write, speak audibly, clearly and accurately in both English and in the Spanish language in a diverse environment is preferred.
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Ability to work any on-call shift schedule including weekends, holidays and emergency situations, without exception.
SUMMARYThe pretrial officer performs professional investigative work around the clock to provide quality and timely information to the criminal courts, which supports the judicial decision to release or detain the defendant. The pretrial officer conducts a full intake/investigation on defendants as a part of the booking process into the jail. Pretrial officers verify defendants' intake information and produce a quality First Appearance report that is used by the judges as they make their pretrial release decisions. The pretrial officer reports directly to the pretrial supervisor.
The pretrial officer in this position shall exercise independent judgment and initiative within the scope of authority. All Pretrial Officers are cross-trained and act as backup for other pretrial officer positions. Duties, assignments and/or work shifts may be changed with notice based on department needs with limited hours.
A pretrial officer's primary responsibilities include the following: (1) Interviews and Investigations; (2) Court Preparation and Presentation; (3) Facilitate Pretrial Supervision Releases; (4) Other Duties as Assigned EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.
(1) Interviews and Investigations
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Interview all defendants booked into the jail facilities and collect, investigate, verify demographic and criminal history information, including but not limited to pending charges, probation/supervision status, family ties, residence stability, victim information, and employment history by using data systems, contacting personal references, and employment references, etc. to determine authenticity of information
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Perform assessment of risk and need for every booked defendant, conducting immediate safety and flight risk assessments and recommending holds for First Appearance as appropriate
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Screen defendants and determine indigence for appointment of counsel
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Compile a comprehensive pretrial report to the First Appearance judge with appropriate recommendations
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Identify defendants with mental health and substance abuse needs and veteran status
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Travel to the Core facility and conduct Public Defender screenings during First Appearance
(2) Court Preparation and Presentation
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Prepare and submit a quality summary report to the court that follows the criteria outlined in policies and procedures
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Identify and report risk and need and make appropriate referrals
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Interact with law enforcement, counsel, jail and court personnel as appropriate to make reliable release recommendations
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Continuously review non-sentenced incarcerated defendants for potential release from custody or early resolution of the case
(3) Facilitate Pretrial Supervision Releases
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Facilitate pretrial supervision releases by providing orientation and review of the court order for defendants approved for pretrial supervision at the Lee County Jail and Core Facility
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Conduct holds for Electronic Monitoring until installation of equipment, make appropriate notifications
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Prepare warrants and notify the duty judge on all Electronic Monitoring violations
(4) Other Duties as Assigned SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE-
Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, public administration or a related field
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Two years of specific related experience of pretrial and/or intake operations required.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS-
Have and maintain a valid Class "E" Florida Driver's License, with an acceptable driving record, within 10 days of hire
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Obtain and maintain NCIC/FCIC computer operator certification within 30 days of hire
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
