Probation​/Pretrial Officer II

Job Title

The mission of the Leon County's Office of Intervention and Detention Alternatives is to provide information to the courts, which support judicial custody release decisions, and provide alternatives to incarceration to persons accused of crimes and offenders, which hold them accountable, improve their ability to live lawfully and productively in the community, enhance the overall administration of justice, and support community safety and well-being.

This position requires shift work including weekend and holidays to support services provided by OIDA to the Leon County Criminal Justice System including interviews, assessments, and releases at the Leon County Detention Facility, case management, and attending court hearings.

Essential duties include supervising pre- and post-sentenced individuals for compliance with all court ordered conditions, conducting interviews and risk assessments of arrestees booked into the Leon County Detention Facility to determine eligibility for release, providing complete and accurate criminal history record information to assist the courts in release decisions, and timely submission of court documents to notify of non-compliance or completion of court ordered conditions.

Other important duties include assisting pre- and post-sentence offenders with referrals to community partners for essential human services, responding and resolving electronic monitoring violations, providing assistance to Probation/Pretrial Officer I staff, and serving as back-up to Probation/Pretrial Officers in the absence of assigned partner.

Duties are performed under general supervision and are reviewed upon completion for effectiveness in meeting division objectives. Work also requires the ability to exercise discretion while working with a diverse clientele. Independent judgment is needed for in-depth analysis of client's ability to comply with court ordered obligations. Duties require balancing numerous deadlines and reshuffling of priorities on a daily basis and dealing with sensitive issues continuously.

Employee has contact with Public Defender, State Attorney, Judiciary, and other governmental agencies and public for purpose of providing, exchanging, and receiving information. Contact with the general and diverse public made to explain and provide information within the guidelines of polices and procedures, while adhering to confidentiality requirements.

Equipment and tools used include personal computer, word processing software, spreadsheet software, database software, specialized software such as Probation Case Management, Pretrial Case Management, Drug and Alcohol Testing Module, FCIC/NCIC, CCIS), fax machine, adding machine, and telephone.

Most work is performed indoors at a desk, usually seated in a chair. Physical effort such as standing, walking, sitting, pushing, reaching, and hearing over the phone is exerted.

Knowledge of Florida criminal justice system, including Florida Statutes, reading and interpreting criminal court dockets and judicial orders. Ability to interview arrestees in a detention facility setting. Experience with case management procedures. Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, diplomatically in writing and verbally. Ability to initiate and follow through on assignments with attention to detail and minimal direct supervision. Ability to complete tasks in basic computer software (Word, Excel, Smartsheet, etc.).

Minimum qualifications require a minimum of an Associate's degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or related degree. Three years experience is required, five years experience is preferred.