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Pretrial Officer (Intake & Investigation) On
THE 20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA —Fort Myers, FL
- $22.62 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Outlook
- Addiction Medicine
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
Pretrial Officer (Intake & Investigation) Night Shift
THE 20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA —Punta Gorda, FL
- $47,980.92 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Outlook
- Addiction Medicine
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement

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Pretrial Officer (Intake & Investigation) Night Shift
THE 20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA —Punta Gorda, FL
Valid Florida driver's license with an acceptable driving record (which is required within 10 days of hire). Graduation from an accredited college or university…
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Pretrial Officer (Intake & Investigation) On

THE 20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA
Fort Myers, FL

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Job Details

$22.62 an hour

Benefits

Paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Loan forgiveness
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Computer operation
Report writing in community supervision
Investigative interviewing techniques
Data summary reports
Class E
Data management
Desktop applications
Interviewing
Investigative reports

Full Job Description

Description

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
Growth and Development Opportunities
Competitive Benefits Package
Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Qualifying Employer
Tuition Assistance
Paid Holidays
Retirement Plan Options
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
Two years of specific related experience of pretrial and/or intake operations required.
NCIC/FCIC certification within 30 days of hire and continuous certification throughout employment
Ability to maintain jail security clearance and work in a jail setting
Knowledge of methods, practices, principles, procedures and techniques used in interviewing and investigating as it pertains to the operation of the department
Ability to write, speak audibly, clearly and accurately in both English and in the Spanish language in a diverse environment is preferred.
Ability to work any on-call shift schedule including weekends, holidays and emergency situations, without exception.

SUMMARY

The 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

Examples 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

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
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
Screen defendants and determine indigence for appointment of counsel
Compile a comprehensive pretrial report to the First Appearance judge with appropriate recommendations
Identify defendants with mental health and substance abuse needs and veteran status
Travel to the Core facility and conduct Public Defender screenings during First Appearance

(2) Court Preparation and Presentation

Prepare and submit a quality summary report to the court that follows the criteria outlined in policies and procedures
Identify and report risk and need and make appropriate referrals
Interact with law enforcement, counsel, jail and court personnel as appropriate to make reliable release recommendations
Continuously review non-sentenced incarcerated defendants for potential release from custody or early resolution of the case

(3) Facilitate Pretrial Supervision Releases

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
Conduct holds for Electronic Monitoring until installation of equipment, make appropriate notifications
Prepare warrants and notify the duty judge on all Electronic Monitoring violations

(4) Other Duties as Assigned

Typical Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document 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.

Knowledge of:

Methods, practices, principles, procedures and techniques used in interviewing and investigating as it pertains to the operation of the department
Basic structure of the criminal justice system
Local, state and federal guidelines, rules, regulations and statutes as they pertain to the pretrial operation
Identifying risk and need, including signs of mental illness and substance abuse
Case management practices, court performance measures and operations
Computer applications, including but not limited to: Odyssey, IJIS, JIS, Microsoft Word, and Outlook

Ability to:

Conduct interviews and investigations in a jail setting
Deal effectively and professionally with defendants from various backgrounds, in various stressful conditions, with a highly volatile, potentially violent population
Deal effectively, professionally and confidentially with Judges, non-judicial personnel, attorneys, and the general public
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, superiors and the general public
Efficiently operate a personal computer, utilize Microsoft Office and various other software programs and databases
Follow written and oral instructions and procedures
Exhibit sound judgment
Effectively interpret general policy, criteria and procedures for specific situations
Maintain statistical data and produce reports
Conduct drug testing
Facilitate electronic monitoring and install equipment if necessary
Maintain jail security clearance and the ability to work in a jail setting
Cover other shifts and assignments as required
Work rotating shifts, 8, 10 or 12 hour shifts, holidays, weekends, emergencies, natural disasters, and cover other shifts/assignments as required
Occasionally be exposed to oleoresin capsicum (O.C.) and other chemical agents and/or odors occurring in the jail
Write, speak audibly, clearly and accurately in both English and in the Spanish language, is preferred

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
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
Obtain and maintain NCIC/FCIC computer operator certification within 30 days of hire

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None

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