Alternative Sentencing Technician I

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is seeking to fill a vacancy of Alternative Sentencing Specialist.

Help keep alternative sentencing programs running smoothly.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is seeking an Alternative Sentencing Technician I to join our Alternative Sentencing Unit. In this role, you will provide administrative support for court-ordered alternative sentencing programs by monitoring offender compliance, maintaining confidential records, researching court information, scheduling appointments, processing documentation, and serving as a liaison between offenders, the courts, and criminal justice partners. Your attention to detail and organizational skills will help ensure programs operate efficiently while supporting public safety and offender accountability.

The ideal candidate is an organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing multiple priorities. They communicate effectively with diverse populations, provide exceptional customer service, and take pride in maintaining accurate records and confidential information. The successful candidate exercises sound judgment, works well both independently and as part of a team, and is committed to supporting the day-to-day operations of the Alternative Sentencing Unit with professionalism and integrity.

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting programs that provide alternatives to incarceration while promoting offender accountability and public safety. If you enjoy working in a collaborative environment where your organizational skills directly support the criminal justice system, we encourage you to apply. The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office offers opportunities for professional growth, career development, and a comprehensive benefits package.

This position is scheduled Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm.

The background investigation process may take up to 6 weeks depending upon the complexity of the applicant's background and position for which they've applied.

Under the direction of a supervisor, members in this position perform administrative duties of a routine to moderately complex nature. This position requires entering and maintaining information into databases, updating files, processing forms, researching information, managing records, scheduling appointments, providing information to callers and/or walk-in citizens, and maintaining knowledge of the agency’s policies and procedures. Work is reviewed through observation, review of work products, and results obtained.

SUPERVISES OTHERS:
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• Provides comprehensive administrative support including responding to public inquiries, screening calls, acting as a liaison between citizens, staff, and supervisors
• Monitors and reviews files to ensure S/ROR defendants are remaining in compliance with court orders and court attendance, to include weekly offender check-ins via telephone, email or in person
• Researches court cases to determine if there has been a disposition or modification of conditions of release; notifies the appropriate individuals as necessary
• Makes appropriate notification of reporting offenders
• Completes and appropriately documents weekly check-ins via in person, email and telephone
• Coordinates sentenced offender fingerprints
• Answers telephones and gives information to callers, takes messages, or transfers calls to appropriate individuals
• Reviews and verifies source materials to determine accuracy and completeness of information
  Schedules drug testing appointments
• Performs criminal history search inquiries utilizing databases
• Monitors or maintains electronic filing/scanning systems and recording of information
• Composes, types, and distributes meeting notes, routine correspondence, or reports, such as presentations or expense or monthly reports
• Greets visitors, members and offenders and addresses their inquiries or directs them to the appropriate individuals according to their needs
• Operates office equipment, fax machines, scanners, copiers, and may arrange for repairs when equipment malfunctions
• Conducts minor research, collecting information on non-technical, operational, or administrative issues and…