Position Details: Pre-Trial Supervision Officer & Court Clerk - JP2

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Position Details: Pre-Trial Supervision Officer & Court Clerk - JP2

Location: Rockport, TX Openings: 1 Salary Range: $18.67 - $19.62 per hour

Description

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Summary Of Position

Engages in activities related to the supervision of adult offenders, and responsible for the enforcement of the conditions of supervision imposed by the Court. Maintains complete records, prepares assessment plans, and supervises offenders as determined by the matrix. Refers offenders to various departmental and community resources. Performs clerical and basic bookkeeping functions for Justice of the Peace Precinct 2

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to: JP 2 Judge
• Directs: This is a non-supervisory position.
• Other: Has frequent contact with County officials, department heads, County employees, state officials, and the general public
  
  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: EXAMPLES OF WORK

• Make recommendations to the Court concerning Pretrial supervision upon a bond inquiry.
• Record and document all significant actions, decisions, services rendered, and periodic evaluations in the offender’s record. This documentation shall include, but is not limited to, the offender’s compliance with the conditions, progress, responses to intervention, and adjustment to pretrial supervision.
• Close outs files in a timely manner.
• Meet with offenders in individual session as dictated by the needs of the offender, or as ordered by the Court.
• Address violations of the conditions with the client and with the Manager as needed, to determine appropriate actions.
• Prepare court related documents; be present in court for sentencing, revocations, and as required by the Court or directed by the Manager.
• Ensure caseload compliance with department policies and memorandums. Enforce individual conditions for all offenders as ordered by the Court.
• Ensure offender understands conditions of release as ordered by the Court. Proper case documentation required.
• Monitor and assist in supervising the collection of court ordered fees.
• Complete curfew checks and home visits on a random basis as ordered by the court.
• Follow the Pretrial Services Departments Policies.
• Refer to and seek assistance from Article 17.01 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedures in reference to Bonding questions and procedures.
• Coordinate and maintain contact with the prosecuting attorneys, defense attorneys, district and county clerks, all other local criminal justice agencies, and the community at large.
• Maintain County issued vehicle and equipment in a clean and good working condition.
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays on a rotating schedule.
• Attend court per schedule
• Preparing and processing and/or reissuing a variety of legal documents, such as warrants, subpoenas, protective orders, and temporary restraining orders; workload focuses primarily on civil processes (i.e. writs of possession, writs of execution, writs of garnishments and writs of sequestration) and citations (i.e. suits, small claims, justice suits; and criminal investigations);
• Prepare legal notices of citations and legal actions by arranging for posting in public places and/or publication in media;
• Mail out cards notifying citizens of pending criminal, civil or small claims actions/paperwork;
• Log in and submit money received from paid bonds to bookkeepers; coordinate with bond companies and various courts to verify incarceration of violator;
• Perform receptionist duties by receiving calls from members of the public, responding to inquiries, providing information within scope of responsibility, and referring calls to other co-workers as appropriate;
• Perform general office work, including routine filing, copying and data processing
• Perform additional duties as requested by the Judge.
  
  

Skill/Ability To

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Must possess working knowledge of the English language, spelling. Possess good interpersonal skills in dealing with offenders, public, and co-workers court personnel, city/county personnel, law enforcement agencies and must function as a team player with local/state resource agencies. Knowledge of computer and their programs and be able to type 50 wpm. Applicant must have the ability to follow verbal and written instructions, and follow office policies and procedures.

Acceptable Experience And Training

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and at least six months of full time experience in case work counseling, or related field.