Criminal Justice Coordination - Assessment & Intake Officer, Intermediate

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or a related field, and two (2) years of full-time experience in either casework or counseling with good interviewing skills;

Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Must have or obtain by date of hire a valid driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, with a driving record acceptable to the County of El Paso.

In order to access the County’s network and systems, a personal mobile smart device is required by the hire start date.

• Works 24/7 rotating shifts as scheduled, including days, swings, and graves; conducts pre-release interviews, criminal histories, risk assessments, and indigence eligibility assessments for qualified defendants; works holidays and weekends as assigned;
• Interviews individuals and collects information from collateral sources to determine eligibility; completes interview forms and documents; enters information into the county databases; evaluates client eligibility for services; makes appropriate referrals; completes all necessary paperwork, interviews, and forwards them for consideration and implementation; notifies appropriate stakeholders of status;
• Analyzes records; completes missing data; updates reports; completes detailed criminal history information and summarizes information for reports.
• Conducts technical document analysis under strict time frames and completes accurate and thorough reports for the courts and relevant attorneys.
• Performs complex research with attention to detail in order analyze and provide solutions for problems;
• Writes, types, or enters information into computers to prepare compilations of data, reports correspondence, or other documents;
• Types, scans, enters records, proofreads, and processes a variety of documents including general correspondence, reports, memos and statistical charts from rough draft, or verbal instruction, may compose routine correspondence;
• Maintains case files and records, ensures that they are current, accurate and complete prior to a scheduled date;
• Serves as a department representative to coordinate or confer with government officials or community groups on behalf of the client;
• Performs various clerical duties on a computer which may include data entry and processing; enters data regarding information on the eligibility status of clients;
• Verifies data collected from individuals as a part of determining eligibility and recommendations;
• Reviews daily jail population report to determine inmates who may qualify for release on personal bond;
• Identifies, screens, interviews, and verifies information provided by defendants and processes defendants for release; prepares bond release forms for approval by the courts;
• Analyzes the jail population, conducting daily reports, data entry and other related duties as assigned;
• Conducts other data entry and analysis as assigned;
• Coordinates with other departments or agencies to assure that assessment is successfully completed and any documentation properly managed;
• Works closely with Mexican Consulate in releasing Mexican nationals from the Detention Facility;
• Assists in the development and improvement of department procedures;
• Substitutes, if assigned, for immediate supervisor or coworkers during temporary absences by performing delegated duties sufficient to maintain continuity of normal operations;
• Attends and participates in meetings, trainings, orientations, and information sessions;
• Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field;
• Maintains a positive team atmosphere and works well with others; participates in team building exercises and nurtures positive…