Full Time Corrections Agent

Provide supervision of pretrial and sentenced adults and juveniles including case management services to enhance public safety and facilitate offender change through evidence based and restorative practices. Directly responsible to the Community Corrections Director or Supervisor which are administrative positions directly responsible to the Fifth Judicial District Court and Brown County Administration.Investigation

• Conduct bail evaluations, pre-sentence/pre-disposition investigations, and electronic sentencing worksheets for the Court ensuring the Court has the necessary information needed to make knowledgeable case disposition or release conditions.
• Conduct in-depth interviews with clients.
• Conduct other collateral information-gathering interviews.
• Obtain and read criminal history data. 
• Prepare and submit written or verbal reports to the Court, including recommendations for sanctions, evaluations, treatment, and/or education to assist in the issuance of appropriate evidence-based dispositions.
• Conduct diversion interviews with clients and formulate diversion contracts.
• Attend court when necessary.

Supervision: 

• Carry an assigned caseload in the investigation and supervision of adult or juvenile clients under the jurisdiction of Brown County or Department of Corrections.
• Evaluate client’s risk and needs utilizing objective assessments and other screening instruments; interpret and assess the information to develop and adjust supervision and/or case plans; and make referrals based on client risks and needs for treatment or
  programming.
• Rely on research-supported practices, including motivational interviewing to increase intrinsic motivation to change, and promote skill building by utilizing Evidence-Based Practices.
• Provide tools to help clients build a support system that positively impacts the client’s well-being and promotes success with supervision.
• Monitor and verify client compliance with probation/supervised release conditions through collateral contacts, including treatment providers, family, schools, and law enforcement.
• Investigate clients’ activities to ensure compliance. 
• Provide transfer investigations for clients moving to the area or supervised release referrals from Hearings Release Unit.
• Implement a plan with specific, practical, and attainable goals that will foster adjustment.
• Coordinate and encourage client involvement in treatment by utilizing available community resources.
• Provide resources and/or refer clients for supplemental evaluation and/or appropriate education, counseling, and treatment programs.
• Provide crisis management, which includes identifying, assessing, and determining the appropriate course of action in urgent situations.
• Participate in client staffing to coordinate services to enhance client’s success
• Transfer, re-structure, violate and close client’s files when appropriate
• Administer alcohol/drug testing and collect DNA samples pursuant to statute.
• Develop and implement case plans with clients using motivational interviewing.
• Reassess client’s risk/criminogenic needs and level of supervision utilizing a current risk/needs assessment.
• Provide the Court or DOC HRU Unit with written and verbal reports as necessary.
• Provide on-call coverage during the week and on weekends per rotation schedule.
• Refer clients to appropriate programs.
• Conduct mental health screens and make appropriate referrals.
• Maintain on-going victim contact to assure victim safety.
• Testify in court/ HRU when required.
• Conduct home, school, or client placement contacts.
• Conduct search and siezure and proper evidence processing.

Public / Professional Relations: 

• Serve as a representative of the Court.
• Maintain knowledge of local resources and services.
• Maintain professional working relationships with and act as a liaison between the Bench, county departments, local/state/federal agencies, treatment providers, schools, victims, the public, and clients/support persons. 
• Collaborate with law enforcement and criminal justice partners regarding client’s involvement in criminal activity to promote public safety.
• Assist in developing and facilitating department programs.
• Assist in training interns/student observers.

Administrative:

• Maintain required certifications and attend core training in Evidence Based Practices and other applicable training.
• Maintain accurate documentation of a wide variety of case activities, including, but not limited to contacts with clients, victims, concerned parties and treatment agencies.
• Demonstrate an ability to use CSTS, DOC Portal, DVS, POR, BCA systems, and any other websites as required.
• Participate in facilitating programs.
• Complete any other duties assigned by Supervisor/Director or as apparent.

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• Other duties as assigned or apparent.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Attending meetings and required training, as needed.

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree in Corrections or Criminal Justice or related field. 

Other Requirements

• Pass a criminal history check.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

• Working knowledge of and demonstrated ability to utilize Evidence Based Practices.
• Working knowledge of local/state/federal laws, court rules, and professional standards in the field of corrections.
• Working knowledge of community resources available to facilitate offender change.
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
• Ability to problem solve, make decisions, and use available resources. 
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of clients.
• Knowledge of data practices.
• Participate in yearly safety training, which may include the use of handcuffs, taser, mace, take down measures, search and seizure, and first aid training.

Position is MAPE 14G with an entry hourly wage range of $26.12 to $30.76, DOQ. May be hired at the Senior, Career or Master Corrections level, DOQ.
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Salary : $26 - $31