Pre-Trial Specialist

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DEPARTMENT: JUSTICE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

DATE POSTED: JULY 18, 2023

CLOSING DATE: JULY 25, 2023

HIRING RANGE: $50,219.00 - $67,765.00

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this job is to perform responsible professional work identifying incarcerated individuals that are eligible for pre-trial release services and supervising released defendants; performs related work as required. This position works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages a caseload that is comprised of weekly office visits from defendants concerning court date reminders;
• Monitors client compliance while assigned to electronic monitoring devices;
• Prepares comprehensive criminal history reports for each defendant scheduled for first appearance;
• Creates an offender assessment report for each defendant scheduled for first appearance and for all referred cases;
• Interviews jail detainees to obtain information for release eligibility;
• Conducts local and national criminal records checks to ensure all outstanding warrants are served;
• Ensures that clients have adequate living conditions;
• Screens clients for referral to other services provided by Justice Services Department and its partners;
• Counsels clients on the importance of being present for all court dates;
• Contacts persons who may be willing to assist clients with making their bonds;
• Communicates information to judges, public defenders, and other court staff regarding client’s status in the community;
• Enters required case information into the computer system to document defendant progress and compliance;
• Conducts urine screenings, home visits, and other follow-up such as school attendance or other special compliance as needed;
• Works on rotational coverage of electronic monitoring on-call after hours;
• Performs related work as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

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• Knowledge of criminal justice system, criminal statutes, court etiquette, and jail procedures;
• Knowledge of the various systems that hold criminal record information;
• Skilled in obtaining information quickly and reviewing files for pertinent information;
• Skilled in interviewing effectively using investigative and motivational interviewing techniques;
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals;
• Ability to work independently;
• Ability to work in an adverse environment;
• Ability to form relationships and build trust.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a human services field and six months of social work and/or case management experience in a public agency or school which provides experience in the techniques of casework, group work or community organization.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

• Ability to obtain Certified Pretrial Services Professional status through the National Association of Pretrial Services Agencies within one year of hire.

Durham County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.