Pre-Trial Release Officer, Senior na Forsyth County, GA

About the Department

The purpose of this classification is to monitor defendants placed on pre-trial release or diversion by Courts or Prosecutor and to ensure compliance with bond conditions or pre-trial diversion program conditions.

Also assists with preparation of cases for court; retrieves, secures, and transports evidence for presentation in court; initiates and executes search warrants; serves court papers; prepares exhibits for court; makes duplicate copies of audio/video tapes.

Position Duties

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.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

Monitors defendants placed on pre-trial bond or diversion; advises defendants’ conditions of compliance; conducts visual observations of defendants; collects urine/saliva samples for drug/alcohol testing; administers drug/alcohol testing and interprets test results; reviews and interprets criminal histories of defendants.

Manages case files; establishes and updates case files; enters case information into computerized case management system; researches and updates records as needed.

Monitors status of cases throughout the court process or throughout the pre-trial diversion program as applicable.

Attends court sessions; testifies at court hearings regarding violations, policies, procedures, or other issues.

Compiles statistical data pertaining to caseloads, defendants, and related issues; performs research; makes applicable calculations; analyzes data and identifies trends; prepares and distributes reports.

Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, bond release and pre-trial diversion reports, or other documents.

Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, status reports, court calendars, court lists, jail rosters, valuation guides, newspapers, law books, periodicals, policies, procedures, guidelines, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.

Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, database, case management, e-mail, Internet, or other computer programs.

Conducts research of laws, regulations, computer records, Internet sites, hardcopy materials, or other sources as needed.

Maintains file system of reports, documentation, and records.

Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, Judges, court personnel, attorneys, law enforcement personnel, defendants, family members, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Maintains confidentiality of departmental documentation/information.

Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/guidelines; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.

Assists with managerial supervisory and administrative duties as needed.

Assists manager with on call duties related to electronic monitoring of high profile defendants.

Reports pre-trial diversion program violations or cases of compliance/noncompliance with pre-trial diversion agreement conditions by pre-trial diversion program participants to the Prosecutor.

Prepares pre-trial diversion program reports.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with course work emphasis in Criminal Justice.

Must receive POST Certification within 12 months of employment and maintain certification.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Operates a motor vehicle to conduct work activities.

This classification is designated as a safety sensitive position which is subject to random drug and alcohol testing and any other drug testing methods as stated in policies adopted by Forsyth County concerning drug and alcohol.

Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, typing documents, sending/receiving faxes, making copies, filing documentation, processing incoming/outgoing mail.

Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university with course work emphasis in Criminal Justice; supplemented by five (5) years previous experience and/or training involving law enforcement, probation, the criminal justice system, court procedures, case management, and personal computer operations; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain valid Drug/Alcohol Testing certification. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.