Court Administration: Screening Analyst

Vigo County offers to full-time employees competitive benefit plans. These include Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, paid holidays, Flexible Spending Account Plans, 457 Plans, Life Insurance , and others.

Incumbent serves as Screening Analyst for Court Administration's Pretrial Services Division, responsible for assessing/screening arrested individuals and making determinations and recommendations to the Court.

• Determines eligibility and appropriateness of individuals for pretrial program participation, including interviewing prospective participants, completing risk and needs assessments, conducting background investigations, and collecting other relevant information by researching records and contacting appropriate sources.
• Conducts risk assessments and investigations as needed or as directed by the Court in order to facilitate the release of defendants at the earliest possible time and by the least restrictive procedure.
• As needed, prepares release documents, bail conditions, and orders for revocation of release; explains all documents and conditions of release to defendants and their attorneys.
• Monitors screened individuals for placement in pretrial programs and prepares a written summary for the Court prior to the individuals Initial Hearing before the Court, recommending appropriate type/terms of release, conditions for release, placement in programs, and /or supervision level.
• Supervises pretrial release defendants as directed by the Court.
• Investigates failures to appear and violations of release conditions and recommends appropriate action to the Court.
• Routinely reviews the incarcerated offender population in an effort to reduce the jail population.
• Maintains current computer record of persons screened and maintains appropriate files.
• Compiles relevant data and reports statistics. Assists in the development and implementation of research designed to monitor the effectiveness of the pretrial release program.
• Periodically assists other departments as needed, such as assisting with participant intake and collecting/analyzing statistics.
• Periodically attends training seminars as required or as needed.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Baccalaureate Degree in criminal justice, social service, psychology or related area.
• Knowledge of evidence-based principles and practices.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, required certifications/training within time specified by Court Administration, including but not limited to, offender assessments/testing, verbal de-escalation, and disease control.
• Working knowledge of basic criminal justice process, and pretrial program eligibility criteria and procedures, and ability to appropriately assess/screen prospective participants, maintain accurate records, and compile reports as required.
• Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and ability to create reports.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other County departments, defendants, the Probation Department, Community Corrections personnel, Courts, prospective participants, victims, social service providers, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities, and disabilities.
• Working knowledge of and ability to comply with personnel policies and work rules of the employer/ department, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.
• Ability to work on several tasks at the same time, often under time pressure, and complete assignments effectively amidst frequent distractions and interruptions.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions from supervisor, and appropriately respond to constructive criticism.
• Ability to properly use various department equipment, including computer, printer, typewriter, copier, fax machine, cellular telephone, and pager.
• Ability to deal swiftly, rationally and decisively with potentially violent individuals, and de-escalate volatile situations by means of conversation/negotiation, as situations demand.
• Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of department information/records according to Court and state requirements.
• Ability to work alone with minimum supervision and with others in a team environment, and maintain appropriate, respectful interrelationships with co-workers.
• Ability to work on several tasks at the same time, often under time pressure, and complete…