Pretrial Intervention Specialist

Work Location

Work Location: Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, Florida 34205

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Expected Starting Hourly Range: $21.92 - $27.40

This classification is responsible for administrative and pre-trial investigative duties for the Probation division. Responsible for assisting the Probation Division by gathering and verifying information.

Typical indoor office environment. Sitting for long periods of time, working on computer. Lifting equipment or supplies up to 25 pounds alone and up to 50 pounds with assistance.

• Performs various administrative duties as requested, e.g., data entry, collect and provide analysis of data; compose and type various correspondence, including letters, memoranda, minutes, notices, statements, reports, etc.; answer phones and provide direction and assistance when needed.
• Assists in gathering information for probation personnel from a variety of sources, including public and private social agencies, law enforcement agencies, courts, employers, etc.; prepares a variety of statistical reports relative to the operation of the Division.
• Assists in verification of social and legal history data pertaining to clients; assists clients in completing questionnaires and other documents requiring written information.
• In accordance with departmental guidelines, conducts interviews with victims and defendants, reviews law enforcement reports, conducts criminal history checks, participates in court activities.
• Assists in establishing or maintaining contact with persons or organizations in the community which may provide necessary resources for clients.
• Be able to manage various programs for the State Attorneys Office and/or County Court. These programs are but not limited to the following:
  Pretrial Diversion, Adult Pre-Arrest Diversion, Certified Batterers Intervention Program, Driver Enhanced Treatment Education Rehabilitation (D.E.T.E.R), Department of Corrections Felony Probation Offender Work Sanction Program, Specialty Courts Sanction Program and Traffic cases that have been approved to convert existing monetary obligations to community service hours.
• Performs other related duties as assigned, including participation in emergency or disaster response activities, as required and consistent with the employee’s qualifications, essential job functions, and applicable federal and Florida law.

• Associate's degree or vocational training in criminology, law enforcement, or related field.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in criminology, law enforcement, corrections, probation, or related field.
• Skill in computer operations and pertinent software applications, e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, etc. required.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
• Bilingual in Spanish highly desired.

• Ability (and willingness) to adapt hours and efforts to demands of divisional caseload, which could include working hours outside normal scheduled workday.
• Knowledge of investigative methods, practices, principles, and procedures applicable to Probation Services.
• Knowledge of social services programs and other community resources related to the area of assignment.
• Ability to gather and compose data, prepare pertinent reports, and maintain records.
• Ability to properly conduct investigations pertaining to program eligibility and compliance.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.
• The ability (and willingness) to obtain and/or monitor probationer urine samples.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and apply good judgment, firmness, and tact in carrying out duties.
• Ability to effectively perform duties under stressful conditions.
• Ability to properly react (physically and mentally) to challenging or dangerous situations.
• Ability to read, understand, analyze, and follow through with oral and written data.
• Ability to interact in a positive/professional manner and gain the confidence and cooperation of clients, families, etc. (requires good powers of observation, perception, and analysis.)
• Ability to efficiently use a personal computer, with ability to quickly learn software programs applicable to area of assignment.