1 PRE-TRIAL SERVICES BOND OFFICER Job in St. Louis, MO
22nd Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri is Hiring a PRE-TRIAL SERVICES BOND OFFICER Near St. Louis, MO
Pre-Trial Specialist: Community and Court Support
Position begins on July 1, 2024
The 22nd Judicial Circuit Court seeks applicants for a Pre-Trial Services Bond Officer,
responsible for interviewing defendants, making recommendations, developing and maintaining
relationships with Court’s vendors, departments, and partners and any pre-trial defendants as
assigned. This position requires work on the 8:30 am-5:00pm shift with occasional coverage of
shifts from 4pm-12am or 12am-8am required. Applicants must have degree in law, criminal
justice, social work or related area. Salary range is $52,604 - $81,689. Applicants must be at
least 21 years of age. Please email resumes to stlca.resumes@courts.mo.gov See
www.stlcitycircuitcourt.com for complete job description. EOE
Posting closing date: 5/20/2024.
TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF MISSOURI
JOB DESCRIPTION
DEPARTMENT: Court Administrator's Office (311)
CLASS TITLE: Pre-Trial Services Bond Officer
SALARY RANGE: $52,604 - $81,689
REPORTS TO: Bond Office Supervisor
CLASS DEFINITION: Under the general supervision of the Bond Officer Supervisor, the
incumbent of this position conducts interviews to compile information for judges making
bond recommendations for arrested persons charged with state felony and
misdemeanor offenses. Additionally, the incumbent of this position will be responsible for
developing and maintaining relationships with Court’s vendors, departments, and
partners and any pre-trial defendants as assigned. This position requires work on the
8:30am-5:00pm shift with occasional coverage of shifts from 4pm-12am or 12am-8am
required.
JOB DUTIES:
- Assists the Pre-Trial Services Coordinator in identifying areas for the
improvement of pre-trial services, the development and implementation of
projects and initiatives in pre-trial services, and with other support as Pre-Trial
adapts to fit the needs of the pre-trial population.
- Manages a caseload of pre-trial defendants for weekly reporting and court
case management system.
- Assists pre-trial defendants in locating services in the community such as
- Attends court as assigned, including bond hearings, associate, and circuit
attorneys, and defendants regarding available pre-trial and community-based
services and the performance of defendants on bond.
- Reviews and follow ups with Court vendors and pre-trial defendants, and
- Completes data entry and court reminder entry into pre-trial case management
- Performs other work as required. As a newer initiative of the Pre-Trial Release
Office, Pre-Trial Services is a dynamic program that both investigates and
responds to the pre-trial needs of judges, attorneys, and especially defendants.
As such, the duties and responsibilities of staff change as we understand these
needs better and incorporate the growing body of evidence on what works in pre-
trial release.
BOND OFFICER
- Conducts interviews, which include: meeting with arrested persons, verifying
information with family members or other community contacts, and creating a
REJIS criminal history record on newly processed prisoners at The St. Louis City
Justice Center. Bond officers should provide each person with the opportunity to
complete a Missouri State Public Defender application and ensure accuracy and
completion of the application.
- Through the interview process, secures information concerning matters related to
the accused that are pertinent to setting the conditions of release including:
family ties, employment, financial resources, character, mental condition, length
of residence in the community, record of convictions, record of appearance at
court proceedings or flight to avoid prosecutions or failure to appear at court
proceedings. Based on this information the officer will make recommendations
regarding bond and conditions of release.
- Additional duties may include preparing and signing recognizance, bondsman,
- Investigates the qualifications of prospective sureties for property bonds.
- Instructs individuals released on recognizance of their obligation and
- Advises the public, attorneys, and others of the conditions of release.
- Collects monies received on 10% and on full cash bonds.
- May act on behalf of the Pre-Trial Release Bond Officer Supervisor during their
absence on limited, routine matters. Contacts Bond Officer Supervisor regarding
unusual or difficult issues.
- Maintains supplies and equipment for Pre-Trial use at the Justice Center.
- Works first, second, or third shift and occasional holidays and weekends if
needed. Provides PTO coverage for other full-time bond officers.
- Performs other related work as required.
- Considerable skill in communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Considerable knowledge of the laws relating to recognizance release and bond
- An understanding of and commitment to evidence-based strategies to support
participants to their successful completion of the pre-trial phase of a criminal
case.
- Working knowledge of community-based services in the St. Louis Metro area.
- Ability to work on any shift as well as occasional holidays and weekends if
- Strong ability to work with technology resources including data and data
management and case processing systems.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination
of training, education or experience which demonstrates the potential ability to perform the
duties of the position which must include a BA or BS Degree in Criminal Justice, social work, or
closely related social services field. Two to three years of experience in a criminal justice or
social services agency preferred. EOE.
OTHER SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be at least 21 years old. Required to pass background check for addition to the Court’s
bond insurance.
April 19, 2024
Job Summary
Full Time
$39k-50k (estimate)
06/15/2023
06/22/2024
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