JOB
COMPENSATION: $200.00 per session. The amount of time per session varies depending on the number of cases that need to be heard. Pay is per session, not by the hours spent. (Sessions run approximately 2 hours on average but can run longer). This is a part-time contract appointment with no benefits and does not constitute court employment. CLOSING DATE: Open until filled; submissions are reviewed as received; submit resume & application to: Human.Resurces@sc.pima.gov OR fax to 520-724-4253. Application link will be posted after 5/20/24; until then applications can be requested by e-mailing to Human.Resurces@sc.pima.gov.LOCATION: Court Location in Pima County
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
RESUME REQUIRED in addition to APPLICATION that may be requested from HumanResources@sc.pima.gov; OR Call the PIMA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT; 110 W. Congress, 9th floor reception; (520) 724-4217. CONTRACT CONDITIONS/HOURS: Location is in a courtroom near central Tucson in Pima County. This is a part-time on-call assignment and will work an average of less than 20 hours weekly. Hours will be assigned based on the needs of the court and funding. The sessions primarily needed will begin at 7:00 p.m. every evening and, additionally, at 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on weekends, and holidays. Initial Appearance sessions occur 365 days of the year. POSITION OVERVIEW: This is a CONTRACT appointment that works under the direction of the Criminal Presiding Judge, or designee. The Initial Appearance Special Master oversees the Initial Appearance Court, determines release conditions and other procedural matters arising from arrest and detention. The Criminal Presiding Judge directs the work of the Special Master contractor; incumbents will be expected to work with a minimum amount of direction. ESSENTIAL TASKS: (This is not an all-inclusive list of all duties that may be required of a contractor; incumbents may be expected to perform other related duties as needed and designated.) List in order of importance: • Conducts Initial Appearances for individuals who have been arrested in Pima County. • Reviews arrest documentation prepared by local law enforcement agencies. • In applicable cases, reviews the Public Safety Assessment and interfaces with Pretrial Services. • When appropriate, contacts applicable judicial officers for input. • Communicates with Pima County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies in Pima County, the Pima County Attorney’s Office, Public Defense Services and detention center staff. • Determines release conditions after reviewing available information and considering criteria set forth in ARS13-3967. • Sets court dates using established court calendars. • Supervises the preparation and distribution of all Initial Appearance documentation, maintenance, distribution, and online publication of the Court approved mailing lists. • Conducts juvenile detention hearings (when needed - weekends only)
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
RESUME REQUIRED in addition to APPLICATION that may be requested from HumanResources@sc.pima.gov; OR Call the PIMA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT; 110 W. Congress, 9th floor reception; (520) 724-4217.