Director of Pretrial and Investigative Services

Position Overview

This position description sets out the essential duties and responsibilities of the position, details the knowledge, abilities, skills, licenses, certifications, education, and experience necessary to be successful in the role, and lists the equipment normally operated by, scope of supervision, and usual physical demands on the incumbent.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Pretrial & Investigative Services oversees the operation of the Pretrial & Investigative Services Departments and reports to the Court Administrator.

The Director of Pretrial & Investigative Services is responsible for leading, planning, organizing, developing, coordinating, and directing all aspects of the Pretrial & Investigative Services Departments.

Summary of

Job Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential duties and responsibilities of the position are as follows:

* Directs the operation of the Pretrial & Investigative Services Department including the Pretrial Screening Section, Pretrial Supervision Section, Electronic Monitoring Section, and Investigative Services Section.

* Collaborates with the Probation, Pretrial & Investigative Services Committee and the Court Administrator in setting the strategic direction, goals, and initiatives for the department.

* Oversees the HIV program, jail time credit, sealing of records, and certificates of qualified employment program.

* Supervises Law Enforcement Automated Data System (LEADS) system operation, coordinates training and staff recertification, and maintains responsibility for audit compliance.

* Evaluates department effectiveness by setting benchmarks for measuring success of department projects and programs.

* Oversees the process of selecting, evaluating, promoting, and disciplining department personnel, promotes professional competency within the department, and ensures quality of training for department staff.

* Ensures that department staff comply with court policies, procedures, requirements, and standards.

* Maintains responsibility for approving all department purchases and expenditures within established procedures and budgetary appropriations.

* Oversees all grants awarded to the department from federal, state, county, and non-profit resources, and coordinates with the court's financial resources staff to monitor expenditures and other requirements to ensure compliance with annual audits.

* Obtain and maintain Practitioner Certification through the Law Enforcement Automated Data System (LEADS).

* Participates in training opportunities, court activities, projects, and committees as requested or required.

* Completes other duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND

SKILLS:

* Knowledge of: case and client management services operations and processes; management principles; budget management; strategic planning; court system procedures and processes;
Ohio Revised Code as it pertains to pretrial and investigation reports.

* Ability to: make and implement decisions based on data analysis and oversee the execution of these decisions; establish a collaborative working relationship with outside agencies; consistently display a positive attitude; lead by example; treat others with respect; motivate/encourage/mentor others.

* Skill in: effective communicating, both verbally and in written form, with staff, judges, elected officials, general public, outside agencies; computer operation and job software applications; upper level management decisions.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS OF ALL COURT EMPLOYEES:

All court employees are expected to stay current in their areas of technical expertise; maintain attention to detail; exhibit good organizational skills; work effectively on own initiative and by cooperating with others; engage in active listening; speak and write clearly and concisely; demonstrate good manners, friendly demeanor, and professional behavior; uphold the policies, procedures, and practices of the court; maintain the confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information;

and represent the court with honesty and integrity.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

QUALIFICATIONS:

The position requires an appropriate combination of formal education, additional training and courses, and work experience. There is not an exact level or mixture of these elements to indicate one will necessarily be successful in, or qualify for, the position.

For example purposes only, an acceptable combination of qualifications for the position would be a law degree or master's degree in public administration or related field and seven years of experience working in a court environment with five of those in a managerial role or a bachelor's degree in public administration or related field and ten years of experience working in a court environment with five of those in a managerial role.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

A valid state of Ohio motor vehicle operator's license is preferred in order to carry out job-related essential…