Pretrial Officer, Case Supervision​/Case Management (Charlotte County

Position: Pretrial Officer, Case Supervision/Case Management (Charlotte County)
Description

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS FOR THE 20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT?

* Great working environment

* Growth and Development Opportunities

* Competitive Benefits Package

* Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick)

* Public Service Loan Forgiveness Qualifying Employer

* Tuition Assistance

* Paid Holidays

* Retirement Plan Options

* 457 Deferred Compensation Plans

* This position is eligible for partial remote-work after successful completion of training, six-months of continuous service, and management approval

SUMMARY

The Pretrial Officer performs professional work that ensures effective supervision and monitoring of defendants placed on supervision or diversion and ensures the timely delivery of justice using differentiated case management principles.

Pretrial officers use motivational interviewing techniques to identify risk factors and needs and enforce orders of the court or conditions of the diversion/Supervised Release agreement. The Pretrial Officer in this position performs case supervision and case management functions and must develop strong working relations with other team members from the Judiciary, the offices of the State Attorney and Public Defender, Clerk of Court, probation officers, and treatment providers.

The Pretrial Officer in this position shall exercise independent judgment and initiative within the scope of authority. All Pretrial Officers are cross-trained and act as backup for other Pretrial Officer positions. Duties and assignments may be changed with notice based on department needs.

A Pretrial Officer's primary responsibilities include the following: (1) Case Supervision; (2) Court Functions; (3) Court Case Management; (4) Other duties as assigned.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

* Case Supervision

* Prepare case files and review all associated paperwork for accuracy and completeness

* Orient defendants to the program and requirements and review required paperwork

* Prepare reporting plans and schedule administrative reviews and appointments

* Document case notes into CJIS and databases as applicable

* Conduct on-going supervision of caseload, tracking case from arrest through disposition

* Enforce court orders or agreements and special conditions

* Follow up with treatment providers as necessary

* Provide notification on non-compliance to the court

* Submit warrants, violation reports, extensions and status reports as applicable

* Focus on improving success rates through increased case management contacts

* Implement and further develop reporting procedures

* Conduct and coordinate drug and alcohol screens

2. Court Functions

* Attend designated court events, and staffing, and provide case status updates and future court dates

* Provide case management support to the courts by tracking and providing relevant case and/or program information

* Perform screening for determination of indigence for appointment of counsel as necessary

* Interact with state attorneys, public defenders, court personnel and other outside agencies

* Provide support for weekend Polycom duties as needed

3. Court Case Management

* Monitor case processing goals assisting the court in timely disposition of cases

* Coordinate case scheduling

* Record and maintain case details from specific court events and enter into CJIS/Court Smart database

* Serve as a liaison between agencies and the court

* Track case statistics , referrals and program data

* Analyze age pending reports to identify and facilitate delays

4. Other Duties as Assigned

Typical Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge of:

* Methods, practices, principles, procedures and techniques used in interviewing and investigating as it pertains to the operation of the department

* Basic structure of the criminal justice system

* Local, state and federal guidelines, rules, regulations and statutes as they pertain to the pretrial operation

* Defendant supervision practices

* Identifying risk and need, including signs of mental illness and substance abuse

* Court Case Management practices, court performance measures and operations

Ability to:

* Write, speak audibly, clearly and accurately in the English language in a diverse environment is required

* Work efficiently and effectively in all areas of criminal court case management

* Deal effectively, professionally and confidently with Judges, non-judicial personnel, attorneys, and the general public

* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with…