Caseworker II, Supervision Unit

Department:
Court Administration Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here. Join the Twelfth Judicial Circuit as a Pretrial Services Caseworker and play an important role in supporting the criminal justice process in Sarasota County. If you're a motivated professional who enjoys working with people, solving problems, and making a positive impact in your community, this could be the opportunity. This full-time position offers a starting pay of $22.94 per hour and the chance to build a rewarding career in public service.

Continue reading to learn more about the position, schedule, and qualifications.

• Supervise individuals on pretrial release, monitoring compliance with court-ordered conditions, including court appearances, testing requirements, electronic monitoring, curfews, travel restrictions, and no-contact orders.
• Maintain regular contact with clients through in-person meetings, phone calls, and remote check-ins to support successful supervision.
• Connect clients with community resources and support services while collaborating with law enforcement, courts, treatment providers, and other partner agencies.
• Prepare and process supervision-related documentation, including case notes, reports, release agreements, and revocation requests when needed.
• Maintain accurate case files and records, ensuring timely data entry and compliance with departmental and legal recordkeeping requirements.
• Assist with client drug screening, investigation reports, statistical reporting, and other case management activities as assigned.
• Attend court hearings, provide case information to the court, and testify regarding client compliance when required.
• Support departmental operations by assisting with staff training, mentoring new employees, and participating in special projects or assignments as needed.

Work Hours:

Full-time, 40 hours per week. Must be available 12 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sunday - Saturday. May be required to work weekends and holidays. Your schedule would be shift work for a 24/7 operation. As a reminder, all county employees are considered essential and must be prepared to protect and support the community and its citizens. Each employee, without exception, will have a duty assignment and be required to work during a disaster or declared emergency.

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, counseling, social work, psychology, sociology, behavioral science, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Progressively responsible related experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required college degree.
• Must obtain certification by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) as a Florida Crime Information Center/National Crime Information Center (FCIC/NCIC) operator within six (6) months of appointment.
• Valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire.
• The ideal candidate has the following knowledge, skills, and/or abilities:
  Please note that these are not requirements but bonuses for your consideration.
• Conduct interviews, gather information, and assess client situations using sound judgment and effective investigative techniques.
• Maintain accurate case records and prepare clear, concise reports, documentation, and correspondence.
• Communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, courts, partner agencies, and team members.
• Build positive working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds while handling sensitive or challenging situations with professionalism.
• Stay organized, prioritize multiple responsibilities, and respond appropriately in fast-paced, emergency, or crisis situations while maintaining high ethical and professional standards.

Subject to Passing Substance Screening:
This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment for a period of 5 years.

Physical Demands:
Employees in this role must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs.

CJIS Clearance:
The successful candidate will be subject to an extensive background check(s) as part of the hiring process.

Starting Pay: $22.94/hour. Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).