Pretrial Officer - OVERNIGHT

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree with major coursework in criminal justice, behavioral sciences, social work, or related field and one year of related experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Must satisfactorily complete local, state and national criminal history and fingerprint checks. Applicants within six months of meeting the education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.

A valid Florida driver license is required, and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7 will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24‑month period, the applicant’s Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at–fault motor vehicle accidents (or a combination of both and/or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.

Must successfully obtain the National Association of Pretrial Services Agencies (NAPSA) Certified Pretrial Services Professional (CPSP) certification for release within one year of employment and maintain certification in accordance with NAPSA standards; recertification is required every three years. Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre‑hire and ongoing are required.

THIS IS AN OVERNIGHT SHIFT POSITION.

This is a responsible professional position in the Court Services Department. An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for the assessment, supervision and management of a case load of criminal defendants. Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, case reviews, reports, and observation of results obtained.

• Exudes a positive customer service focus.
• Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with the County's core values.
• Provides supervision of high, medium or low risk defendants via office, home and work site visits utilizing personal and/or County vehicle.
• Assesses defendants, makes appropriate treatment referrals and coordinates assistance for defendants among various community treatment agencies.
• Provides case management services to defendants.
• Supervises and manages all aspects of a defendant's court‑ordered conditions.
• Maintains detailed defendant records in the information management systems, compiles statistics and prepares reports.
• Assists supervisor in preparing documentation for the program's annual budget submission.
• Interviews criminal defendants at the County Detention Center as needed.
• Assists with writing policies and procedures.
• Assists in the development of new employee training procedures and ensures the completion of same by each new employee.
• Drives a County and/or personal vehicle to perform required duties.
• Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.

NOTE:

These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Thorough knowledge of state and local laws, rules and regulations regarding pretrial release and defendant obligations.
• Thorough knowledge of the operation of the criminal justice system and process.
• Knowledge of professional standards of pretrial release programs.
• Knowledge of basic theory and current practices in the treatment of alcohol abuse, drug abuse and mental illness.
• Ability to effectively interview defendants and assess their physical, mental and legal status.
• Ability to independently investigate defendant's prior behavior and present circumstances, and develop appropriate plan for release or detention.
• Ability to effectively present recommendations/release plans to the judiciary.
• Ability to establish and maintain a good working relationship with clients, their families and other members of the…